The IBPS Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) Notification 2027 is awaited from the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Candidates interested in the Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) post can check the upcoming notification for vacancies, registration dates, eligibility criteria, application fee, exam pattern, and selection process. Until the 2027 notification is released, candidates can refer to the previous recruitment cycle, CRP SPL-XVI, which was announced on 1st July 2026 for 190 indicative AFO vacancies for the 2027–28 financial year. The 2026 recruitment details provided below will help candidates understand the application and selection process.
Note: IBPS AFO recruitment is now conducted as part of the Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers, CRP SPL-XVI, which also covers the posts of IT Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. This article focuses on the Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) post within CRP SPL-XVI.
When will the IBPS AFO 2027 notification be released?
The IBPS AFO Notification 2027 release date has not been announced yet. IBPS will publish the notification on its official website with details of vacancies, application dates, eligibility requirements, and the examination schedule. Candidates can refer to the 2026 notification, released on 1st July 2026, as a reference for the upcoming recruitment cycle.
- 2026 Notification Release: 1st July 2026
- 2026 Registration Period: 1st July to 21st July 2026
- 2026 Indicative AFO Vacancies: 190
- 2027 Notification: Awaited
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IBPS AFO Recruitment 2027 Overview
The IBPS AFO Recruitment 2027 will be conducted under the Specialist Officer recruitment process. The official notification will confirm the vacancies, application schedule, eligibility conditions, and selection stages. The table below provides the expected recruitment details alongside the previous cycle's information for reference.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Exam Name | IBPS Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) 2027 |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Process | CRP Specialist Officers |
| Post Name | Agricultural Field Officer (AFO), Scale I |
| Vacancies | To be announced |
| 2026 Vacancies | 190 (Indicative) |
| Official Notification | To be announced |
| 2026 Notification Release | 1st July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | To be announced |
| 2026 Registration Dates | 1st July to 21st July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | To be announced |
| 2026 Prelims Exam | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Mains Exam | To be announced |
| 2026 Mains Exam | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Educational Qualification | To be confirmed in the 2027 notification |
| 2026 Qualification | 4-year degree in Agriculture or allied fields |
| Age Limit | To be announced |
| 2026 Age Limit | 20 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026 |
| Selection Process | To be confirmed in the 2027 notification |
| 2026 Selection Process | Prelims, Mains and Interview |
| Basic Pay | To be announced |
| 2026 Basic Pay | ₹48,480 plus applicable allowances |
| Official Website | https://ibps.in |
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How many vacancies are in IBPS AFO 2027?
The IBPS AFO Vacancy 2027 details have not been released yet. The number of vacancies will be announced through the official notification and may vary depending on the requirements of participating banks. In the previous recruitment cycle, IBPS announced 190 indicative vacancies under CRP SPL-XVI. Candidates can refer to the following bank-wise vacancy distribution for 2026.
| Sr. No. | Bank | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | HI | OC | VI | ID |
|---|
| 1 | Bank of Baroda | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Bank of India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Bank of Maharashtra | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 38 | 90 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Canara Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Central Bank of India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Indian Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 7 | Indian Overseas Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Punjab & Sind Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Punjab National Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | UCO Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 11 | Union Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| | Total | 28 | 13 | 51 | 19 | 79 | 190 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
NR = Vacancy Not Reported. Vacancies are indicative and subject to change based on actual requirements reported by the Participating Banks.
IBPS AFO Apply Online 2027 Link
The IBPS AFO Apply Online 2027 link will be activated on the official IBPS website after the notification is released. Candidates will need to complete registration, fill in their details, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee to submit the form. The previous cycle's application link was available from 1st July to 21st July 2026.
- IBPS AFO Apply Online 2027: Link to be activated
- 2026 Application Period: 1st July to 21st July 2026
How to Apply Online for IBPS AFO 2027?
The IBPS AFO application process is conducted online through the official IBPS website. Candidates can follow the steps below when the 2027 application window opens.
- Visit the official website: Go to www.ibps.in and open the "CRP SPL" link, then click "CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP-SPECIALIST OFFICERS (CRP SPL-XVI)".
- Register: Click on "New Registration" and provide your basic details like name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number to generate your Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Log In: Use your Provisional Registration Number and Password to log in and continue your application.
- Complete the Form: Fill in all required personal details, academic qualifications, and address information.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and SSC/SSLC/10th standard (or equivalent) certificate, ensuring they meet the specified dimensions and format.
- Review: Carefully preview your entire application form and make any necessary corrections before final submission, since no changes are allowed after clicking "Complete Registration" (barring the short Edit Window).
- Pay the Fee: Pay the application fee/intimation charges online.
- Final Submission & Print: Take a printout of the e-receipt and the completed application for your records.
What is the IBPS AFO Application Fee 2027?
The IBPS AFO Application Fee 2027 has not been announced yet. The category-wise application charges and payment instructions will be mentioned in the official notification. Candidates can refer to the 2026 fee structure below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | Rs. 850/- (inclusive of GST) |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) |
When is the IBPS AFO Prelims Exam scheduled 2027?
The IBPS AFO Prelims Exam Date 2027 has not been announced yet. IBPS will release the examination schedule along with the recruitment notification. In the 2026 cycle, the Preliminary Examination was tentatively scheduled for August 2026, followed by the Mains Examination in November 2026.
What is the eligibility for IBPS AFO 2027?
The IBPS AFO Eligibility Criteria 2027 will be confirmed in the upcoming notification. Candidates should check the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, nationality requirements, and applicable age relaxations before applying. The following sections provide the eligibility conditions specified for the 2026 recruitment cycle as a reference.
IBPS AFO Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a 4-year Graduation (Degree) in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/ Co-operation & Banking/ Agro-Forestry/ Forestry/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ B.Tech Biotechnology/ Food Science/ Agriculture Business Management/ Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/ Sericulture/ Fisheries Engineering, from a University/Institution/Board recognised by the Government of India.
What is the age limit for IBPS AFO 2027?
The IBPS AFO age limit for 2027 has not been announced yet. The age limit for the IBPS AFO (Agricultural Field Officer) exam is 20 to 30 years, as on 01.07.2026. For the 2026 exam, candidates should be born between 2nd July 1996 and 1st July 2006 (both dates inclusive).
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
IBPS AFO Age Relaxation
The maximum age is admissible to relaxations for reserved categories, as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) (Non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Persons With Benchmark Disability | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) with at least 5 years military service | 5 years |
Note: Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) is available cumulatively with only one of the remaining categories listed above, as per Government guidelines.
IBPS AFO Nationality
For IBPS AFO, candidates must be either:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam, with the intention of permanently settling in India.
(Candidates falling under the last four categories must hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.)
What is the selection process for IBPS AFO 2027?
The IBPS AFO Selection Process 2027 will be confirmed in the official notification. In the 2026 recruitment cycle, selection involved three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview.
- Prelims Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview
IBPS AFO Exam Pattern 2027
The IBPS AFO Exam Pattern 2027 will be announced through the official notification. Candidates can refer to the 2026 examination structure below to understand the previous cycle's sections, marks, and duration. Any changes to the pattern will be confirmed by IBPS for the upcoming recruitment.
IBPS AFO Prelims Exam Pattern
The preliminary examination is designed to assess candidates' aptitude, reasoning ability, English language skills, and professional knowledge related to agriculture. The exam consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying a total of 125 marks. Each section has a separate time limit, making effective time management essential.
| Subject | Number of 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 |
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IBPS AFO Mains Exam Pattern
Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination are shortlisted for the main examination. The mains consist of both objective and descriptive papers. The objective section evaluates English, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and professional knowledge, while the descriptive paper tests candidates' English writing skills through essay and letter writing. The complete exam carries 225 marks and has a total duration of 155 minutes.
| Subject | Number of 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 |
| Sub Total | 150 | 200 | 125 minutes |
| Descriptive Paper (English) | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Grand Total | 152 | 225 | 155 minutes |
What is the salary of IBPS AFO in 2027?
As per the CRP SPL-XVI notification, an Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) is placed on a basic pay of Rs. 48,480 per month, along with allowances and perquisites as applicable in the participating bank. Check the IBPS AFO Salary below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹48,480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 |
| Allowances | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), Provident Fund (PF), Medical Benefits, Pension, Other Allowances |
