The IBPS Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced along with the IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI) notification. Candidates aspiring to become agriculture field officers in participating public sector banks should start their preparation according to the latest schedule. Knowing the exam dates well in advance helps candidates create an effective study plan and complete the syllabus on time.
IBPS AFO Exam Date 2026 Out
As per the official IBPS Exam Calendar, the IBPS AFO Prelims Exam will be conducted on 29th August 2026, while the IBPS AFO Mains Exam is scheduled for 1st November 2026. The online application process is active from 1st July to 21st July 2026. Candidates shortlisted in the mains examination will later appear for the interview round.
Are the IBPS AFO preliminary and mains exam dates 2026 officially announced?
Yes, the IBPS AFO Exam Dates 2026 have been officially announced through the IBPS CRP SPL-XVI notification. Candidates can now plan their preparation according to the confirmed schedule. Since the examination dates are officially released, aspirants should focus on completing the syllabus, revising regularly, and practicing mock tests before the examination.
Check IBPS AFO Notification 2026 PDF
IBPS AFO Exam Date 2026 Overview
The IBPS AFO recruitment is conducted under the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI) for Specialist Officers. Candidates are selected through three stages—Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The table below highlights the important dates and details related to the recruitment process.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Exam Name | IBPS Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Agriculture Field Officer (Scale I) |
| Recruitment | CRP SPL-XVI (Specialist Officer) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Online Registration | 1st July 2026 – 21st July 2026 |
| IBPS AFO Prelims Exam Date | 29th August 2026 |
| IBPS AFO Mains Exam Date | 1st November 2026 |
| Interview | November/December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
When will the IBPS AFO 2026 mains exam be held?
Candidates who qualify the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the IBPS AFO mains examination. According to the official schedule, the IBPS AFO mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 1st November 2026. The mains examination plays the most important role in the final selection process, as it evaluates candidates' professional knowledge and other required aptitude areas.
IBPS AFO Exam Pattern 2026
IBPS has revised the Specialist Officer examination pattern from 2026 onwards. The Agriculture Field Officer examination now consists of four sections in the preliminary examination and four sections in the main examination. Candidates must qualify the preliminary examination to become eligible for the mains, while the final merit is prepared based on the professional knowledge score in the mains and interview.
Check the revised IBPS AFO Exam Pattern
IBPS AFO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The preliminary examination is conducted online and consists of four sections. Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in each test as decided by IBPS.
- The exam is conducted online.
- Professional Knowledge carries the highest weightage in Prelims.
- Candidates need to qualify each section separately.
- Shortlisting for the Mains is based on IBPS cut-offs
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 125 | 80 Minutes |
IBPS AFO Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The mains examination is considerably more comprehensive than previous years. While candidates have to attempt all sections, the merit list is prepared primarily on the basis of the professional knowledge test.
- English, reasoning, and quantitative aptitude are qualifying in nature.
- Merit is prepared based on professional knowledge scores.
- Candidates qualifying the Mains are shortlisted for the interview.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 Minutes |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 40 Minutes |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 125 Minutes |
Check the IBPS AFO Syllabus
IBPS AFO Interview 2026
Candidates who qualify the mains examination will be invited for the interview round. The interview will be conducted by participating banks in coordination with IBPS. The total marks allotted for the interview are 100, and the final merit list is prepared by giving 80% weightage to the mains examination and 20% weightage to the interview. The interview schedule, venue, and call letter will be released separately on the official IBPS website after the declaration of the mains examination result.
