The IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer Notification 2026 has been released under the CRP RRBs-XV recruitment process. The Agriculture Officer post is offered under Officer Scale-II Specialist Cadre in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). IBPS has announced 38 indicative vacancies for Agriculture Officer this year. The online application process started on 1 September 2026 and candidates can apply online till 21 September 2026. Candidates applying for IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer 2026 must have a relevant Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks and two years of experience in the relevant field. The selection process includes a Single Online Examination followed by a Common Interview.
IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer Notification 2026 Out
The 2026 recruitment includes 38 indicative Agriculture Officer vacancies. The vacancies are distributed among Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank, Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank, Odisha Grameen Bank and Tamil Nadu Grama Bank. Since the vacancies are indicative, the final allotment depends on the actual vacancies reported by participating RRBs.
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IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer Exam 2026 Overview
The important details of the IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer 2026 recruitment are given below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP RRBs-XV |
| Post | Officer Scale-II – Agriculture Officer |
| Cadre | Specialist Officer |
| Total Agriculture Officer Vacancies | 38 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Single Online Exam + Interview |
| Exam Date | 20 December 2026 |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Total Questions | 240 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Negative Marking | 1/4th of marks assigned to the question |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer 2026 Important Dates
The important dates for the IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer 2026 recruitment are given below:
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Release | 31 August 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Printing Application | 6 October 2026 |
| Pre-Exam Training | November 2026 |
| Single Examination | 20 December 2026 |
IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer Vacancy 2026
IBPS has announced 38 indicative vacancies for the Agriculture Officer post under Officer Scale-II Specialist Cadre. The vacancies are available in four Regional Rural Banks.
| Regional Rural Bank | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | General | Total |
|---|
| Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Odisha Grameen Bank | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| Tamil Nadu Grama Bank | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| Total | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 38 |
IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification, age limit and experience requirements before applying for the Agriculture Officer post. The key eligibility requirements are given below.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering or Pisciculture |
| Minimum Marks | 50% marks in aggregate |
| Experience | 2 years of experience in the relevant field |
| Age Limit | Above 21 years and below 32 years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 1 September 2026 |
IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer Age Limit 2026
For Officer Scale-II posts, candidates must be above 21 years and below 32 years of age as on 1 September 2026. Candidates must have been born between 2 September 1994 and 1 September 2005, both dates inclusive.
IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer Age Relaxations
Age relaxations are also provided to the candidates based on their category. Given below are the different categories and their age relaxations:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 3 years |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) Subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years |
| Widows, Divorced women, and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | 9 years |
IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer Selection Process 2026
The selection process for IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer consists of two stages: Single Online Examination → Common Interview
IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer Syllabus 2026
The IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer syllabus consists of important topics like Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Hindi Language, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, and Financial Awareness. Given below are the important topics from these subjects:
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|
| Logical Reasoning | Odd Man Out, Analogy, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Alphabet Test, Series Test, Ranking & Time, Causes & Effects, Direction Test, Sitting Arrangements, Decision Making, Statement & Assumption, Figure Series, Assertion & Reason, Statement & Conclusion, Word Formation, Statements & Action Courses, Inequalities, Puzzles |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number System, HCF & LCM, Profit & Loss, Decimal Fractions, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Average, Age Problems, Simplification, Partnership, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Data Interpretation, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Quadratic Equations |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Rearrangement of Sentences, Cloze Test, Jumbled Words, Idioms, One Word Substitution, Phrase Substitution, Antonyms, Synonyms |
| Hindi Language | व्याकरण (Grammar), Error Spotting, Paragraphs, Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Antonyms & Synonyms |
| Computer Knowledge | Computer Fundamentals, Computer Abbreviations, Software & Hardware Fundamentals, Shortcut Keys, Networking, Internet Basics, MS Office, Database, History of Computers, Security Tools, Number System & Conversions, Computer Languages, Input & Output Devices |
| General Awareness | India & International Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Countries & Currencies, National Parks & Sanctuaries, Banking Terms & Abbreviations, Banking History, RBI, Sports, Finance, Books & Authors, Agriculture, Fiscal Policies, Budget, Government Schemes & Policies |
| Financial Awareness | Latest Financial News (Monetary Policy), Budget & Economic Survey, Banking Reforms in India, Bank Accounts & Special Individuals, Deposits & Credit, Loans, NPAs, Asset Reconstruction Companies, Loan Restructuring, Bad Loans, Risk Management, BASEL I, II, III Accords |
IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer Exam Pattern 2026
The Agriculture Officer is part of the Officer Scale-II Specialist Cadre. Therefore, candidates appear for a Single Online Examination instead of a Prelims and Mains exam. The paper contains 240 questions for 200 marks and is conducted for 150 minutes. Candidates can choose either English Language or Hindi Language for the language section. A penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question is applicable for every incorrect answer. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English Language or Hindi Language | 40 | 20 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 240 | 200 | 150 minutes |
IBPS RRB Agriculture Officer Salary 2026
The Agriculture Officer is recruited as an Officer Scale-II Specialist. The Scale-II basic pay starts at around ₹64,820 per month, with applicable allowances and benefits provided as per the rules of the concerned RRB.
