IBPS AFO Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 310 Posts
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for the recruitment of Agricultural Field Officers (AFO) – Scale I with a total of 310 vacancies. Online applications are open from 1 July to 21 July 2025.
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 30 June 2025
- Online Application Starts: 1 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 21 July 2025
- Prelims Exam: 30 August 2025
- Mains Exam: 9 November 2025
- Interview: December 2025 – January 2026
📋 Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: 310 (Scale I)
- Participating Banks include Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, etc.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: 4-year degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Veterinary Science/Dairy Science/Fisheries/Agricultural Engineering and allied fields [oai_citation:0‡freejobalert.com](https://www.freejobalert.com/articles/ibps-afo-recruitment-2025-apply-online-for-310-posts-apply-now-3014554?utm_source=chatgpt.com) [oai_citation:1‡testbook.com](https://testbook.com/ibps-afo?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- Age Limit: 20–30 years (born between 2 July 1995 and 1 July 2005). Age relaxation applies ()
- Nationality: Indian citizens only
💰 Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 (inclusive of GST)
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 (inclusive of GST) ()
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- Stage 1: Preliminary Exam – 150 questions for 125 marks (2 hours); sections: English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude ()
- Stage 2: Main Exam – Professional Knowledge section (60 marks, 45 minutes) ()
- Stage 3: Interview – 100 marks (minimum qualifying 40% for UR, 35% for others) ()
📚 Syllabus Highlights
- English Language: Reading Comprehension, Grammar
- Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude
- Professional Knowledge related to Agriculture Field topics such as Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science, etc.
📄 How to Apply
- Visit IBPS official website
- Go to “CRP Specialist Officers – Apply Online” section
- Register with valid email and mobile number
- Fill in application form and upload documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and download confirmation
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