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IBPS AFO/SO (Agriculture Field Officer & Specialist Officer) Full Detail

IBPS AFO/SO (Agriculture Field Officer & Specialist Officer) Full Detail Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Prepare for your exam with the latest official syllabus, detailed topic-wise breakdown, and mark distribution.

The IBPS Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) and Specialist Officer (SO) examination is a national-level competitive recruitment process conducted for selecting eligible candidates into public sector banks for specialist roles. Among these, the Agriculture Field Officer post is highly sought after by graduates in Agriculture and allied disciplines. The examination evaluates candidates on reasoning ability, quantitative aptitude, English language, general awareness with special reference to banking, and in-depth professional knowledge related to agriculture. The selection process generally consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. While the prelims test basic aptitude skills, the mains exam focuses heavily on professional knowledge. A thorough understanding of core agricultural subjects such as Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Genetics, and Agricultural Economics is essential to qualify.

Exam Overview

Conducting Body Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Level National
Post Name Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) & Specialist Officer
Mode of Exam Online (Computer Based Test)
Stages Prelims, Mains, Interview
Eligibility Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Allied Discipline

Exam Pattern

Prelims
Mains
Section Questions Marks
Reasoning Ability 50 50
Quantitative Aptitude 50 50
English Language 50 50
Total 150 150
Section Questions Marks
Professional Knowledge 60 60
Total 60 60

Subject-wise Syllabus

Prelims
Mains
English Language +
  • • Reading Comprehension 8-10 Qs
  • • Error Spotting 5 Qs
  • • Cloze Test 5 Qs
  • • Para Jumbles 5 Qs
  • • Fill in the Blanks 5 Qs
Reasoning Ability +
  • • Puzzles & Seating Arrangement 15-20 Qs
  • • Syllogism 5 Qs
  • • Coding-Decoding 5 Qs
  • • Inequality 5 Qs
  • • Blood Relation 5 Qs
Quantitative Aptitude +
  • • Simplification 10 Qs
  • • Number Series 5 Qs
  • • Data Interpretation 15 Qs
  • • Profit & Loss 5 Qs
  • • Time & Work 5 Qs
Professional Knowledge +
  • • Agronomy 5-6 Qs
  • • Soil Science 5-6 Qs
  • • Plant Breeding & Genetics 5-6 Qs
  • • Horticulture 5-6 Qs
  • • Plant Pathology 5-6 Qs
  • • Entomology 5-6 Qs
  • • Agricultural Economics 4-5 Qs
  • • Extension Education 4-5 Qs
  • • Animal Husbandry 4-5 Qs
  • • Current Developments in Agriculture 4-5 Qs

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Recommended Books

Book NameAuthor/PublisherImportance
Objective Agriculture S.R. Kantwa High
General Agriculture Raghurami Reddy High
IBPS AFO Guide Arihant Experts High
Quantitative Aptitude R.S. Aggarwal Medium
English Language Wren & Martin Medium

Frequently Asked Questions

Is negative marking applicable? +

Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.

Is interview compulsory? +

Yes, candidates qualifying mains must appear for interview.

Can final year students apply? +

Yes, if they produce proof of qualification at joining time.

What is the major scoring area? +

Professional Knowledge in Mains exam.

Is sectional cutoff applicable? +

Yes, both sectional and overall cutoffs apply.

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