IBPS-AFO Exam Details 2024 | Notification

IBPS-AFO Exam: Everything You Need to Know

Are you interested in an agricultural career? Do you want to work for the government in the agriculture sector? The IBPS-AFO Exam could be perfect for you! This exam is held every year to recruit Agriculture Field Officers for various public sector banks. These officers promote banking services in rural areas, provide credit and other facilities to farmers, and boost the agricultural production of the country.

 

Table of Contents

 

• Introduction to the IBPS-AFO Exam
• Who Can Apply?
• How to Apply?
• Exam Pattern and Topics
• Tips for Preparation
• Admit Card and Test Centers
• Results and Cut-Off
• Salary and Job Profile
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Introduction to the IBPS-AFO Exam

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) Exam every year. It’s a great opportunity for those who want to work in the agriculture sector.

Who Can Apply?

To apply for the IBPS-AFO Exam, you must be an Indian citizen and aged between 20 and 30 years. You should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or allied subjects like Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, etc.

How to Apply?

You can apply for the IBPS-AFO Exam online on the official website of www.ibps.in. The application fee is Rs. 850 for General category candidates and Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

Exam Pattern and Topics

The IBPS-AFO Exam is held in two stages:
Preliminary and Mains.
The Preliminary Exam has three sections:

1. English Language. (50 Questions/25 Marks)
2. Reasoning. (50 Questions/50 Marks)
3. Quantitative Aptitude. (50 Questions/ 50 Marks)

The Mains Exam has only one section: Professional Knowledge (Agriculture)
Major Subjects for the mains exam: Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Entomology & Plant Pathology
Minor Subjects Included: Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries, Forestry, Sericulture, Apiculture, Aquaculture

Tips for Preparation

To do well in the IBPS-AFO Exam, you should:

• Understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly.
• Print the previous year’s question papers and practice it
• Note down the important topic where the question is asked
• Focus on major subject
• Stay updated with current affairs
• Read newspaper daily
• Practice Daily Quant & Reasoning Questions

Admit Card and Test Centers

• The examination notification came in the month of October and one week before the PRE exam the Admit Card Releases
• Pre-Exam Conducted in the month of December every year and exactly one month after the Mains Exam Happen
• You can download the admit card for the IBPS-AFO Exam from the official website of IBPS. The exam centers are located in various cities across India.

Results and Cut-Off

The results of the IBPS-AFO Exam are declared online. The cut-off marks for the exam depend on factors like the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of vacancies available.

Salary and Job Profile

As an IBPS-AFO, you can earn between Rs. 29,000 to Rs. 44,000 per month, depending on the bank and the location of the posting. Your job will involve providing credit and other facilities to farmers, promoting banking services in rural areas, and enhancing the agricultural production of the country.