The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the notification for the IBPS Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) Recruitment 2025, inviting online applications for 310 posts. This recruitment drive presents a great opportunity for candidates with agriculture-related qualifications to secure a prestigious job in public sector banks across India.
Candidates holding B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, BVSc, BFSc, or other agriculture-related degrees are eligible to apply. The online application process has already started from 1st July 2025, and the last date to apply is 21st July 2025.
Summary of IBPS AFO Recruitment 2025
The IBPS Agricultural Field Officer Recruitment 2025 falls under the Specialist Officers (SO) Scale-I cadre, offering a stable career with attractive pay and allowances. Below is a summary of the recruitment drive:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 310 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date to Apply | 1st July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21st July 2025 |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Eligibility Criteria for IBPS AFO 2025
Before applying, candidates must check the detailed eligibility conditions such as educational qualification, age limit, and nationality.
Educational Qualification:
Candidates should hold a 4-year degree (Graduation) in any of the following fields:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Science
- Dairy Science
- Fishery Science
- Pisciculture
- Agriculture Marketing & Cooperation
- Co-operation & Banking
- Agro-Forestry/Forestry
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- B.Tech Biotechnology
- Food Science/Food Technology
- Dairy Technology
- Agricultural Engineering
- Sericulture
- Fisheries Engineering
Age Limit (As on 1st July 2025):
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General Category | 20 – 30 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government Rules |
(Candidates must have been born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005, both dates inclusive.)
Important Dates for IBPS Agricultural Field Officer Recruitment 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30th June 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 1st July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21st July 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Admit Card Release | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Online Examination | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Result Announcement | September 2025 |
| Mains Admit Card Release | September/October 2025 |
| Mains Examination | November 2025 |
| Mains Result Declaration | November 2025 |
| Interview Process | December 2025 / January 2026 |
| Final Provisional Allotment | January/February 2026 |
IBPS AFO Salary Structure 2025
The Agricultural Field Officers (Scale-I) will be placed under the following pay scale:
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
- Perks & Allowances: HRA, DA, Special Allowance, City Compensation, etc., as per bank rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount (Including GST) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
| General / OBC / Others | ₹850 |
The fee payment is to be made online during the application process.
IBPS Agricultural Field Officer Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview
Final selection will depend on the combined performance in the Main Examination and Interview.
IBPS AFO Exam Pattern 2025
Preliminary Exam (Common for All SO posts):
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes |
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Mains Exam (Professional Knowledge – Agriculture Related):
- Total Marks: 60
- Total Questions: 60
- Time Duration: 45 minutes
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How to Apply Online for IBPS AFO Recruitment 2025?
Follow these simple steps:
- Visit ibps.in
- Click on “CRP Specialist Officers”
- Select “Apply Online for CRP SPL-XV (Agricultural Field Officer)”
- Complete registration and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit and print the final application.
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