🌱 IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) Recruitment 2026 – 190+ Vacancies
Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI) – Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) Recruitment 2026
💰 ₹48,480 – 85,920 | 🎓 4-year Agriculture Degree | 📅 Apply: 1–21 July 2026 | 📍 Across India
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📋 Post Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | IBPS CRP SPL-XVI (Specialist Officers) |
| Post Name | Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) |
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Total Vacancies (All Posts) | 745 (Indicative) [Vacancy Details] |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – 62,480 – 2,340/2 – 67,160 – 2,680/7 – 85,920 + Allowances & Perquisites as per bank rules |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
📅 Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Born between: 02.07.1996 and 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs: 5 Years
🎓 Educational Qualification (As on 21.07.2026)
Essential:
- 4-year Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any of the following disciplines:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Science
- Dairy Science
- Fishery Science / Pisciculture
- Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation / Co-operation & Banking
- Agro-Forestry / Forestry
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Food Science
- Agriculture Business Management
- Food Technology / Dairy Technology
- Agricultural Engineering
- Sericulture / Fisheries Engineering
Note: Candidates should have Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Computer Operations / Language OR should have studied Computer / Information Technology as one of the subjects in High School/College/Institute.
📆 Nationality / Citizenship
- Citizen of India
- OR Subject of Nepal / Bhutan
- OR Tibetan Refugee (settled before 01.01.1962)
- OR Person of Indian Origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, etc.
📈 Indicative Vacancies – Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
| S. No. | Participating Bank | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bank of Baroda | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 |
| 2 | Bank of India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Bank of Maharashtra | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 |
| 4 | Canara Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Central Bank of India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Indian Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 7 | Indian Overseas Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Punjab & Sind Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Punjab National Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | UCO Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 11 | Union Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| TOTAL (Reported) | 16 | 10 | 33 | 12 | 45 | 116 | |
Note: NR = Vacancy Not Reported. Vacancies are indicative and subject to change based on actual requirements of Participating Banks. Check official notification for updates.
📚 Exam Pattern – Agricultural Field Officer
Preliminary Examination (Objective – 80 Minutes)
| Sr. No. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 25 | 25 | English | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 25 | 25 | English & Hindi | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | English & Hindi | 20 minutes |
| 4 | Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | English & Hindi | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 125 | 80 minutes | ||
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive – 155 Minutes)
| Sr. No. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | English | 25 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | English & Hindi | 35 minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | English & Hindi | 25 minutes |
| 4 | Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | English & Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 5 | Descriptive Paper (English) | 2 | 25 | English | 30 minutes |
| Total | 152 | 225 | 155 minutes | ||
Note: All tests except Professional Knowledge will be qualifying in nature. Final merit will be based on Professional Knowledge score in Main Examination + Interview (Ratio: 80:20).
📅 Important Dates
| Activity | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 01 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Payment of Application Fees | 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 |
| Edit Window for Application Correction | 2 days after closing of registration (to be notified) |
| Download of Call Letter – Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Result | September/October 2026 |
| Download of Call Letter – Main Exam | October 2026 |
| Main Examination | November 2026 |
| Main Exam Result | November 2026 |
| Interview | November/December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
📝 How to Apply
📧 Application Fees
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/- (inclusive of GST)
- All Others (General/OBC/EWS): ₹850/- (inclusive of GST)
- Mode: Online Payment only (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
📝 Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in
- Click on "CRP SPL" and then "CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- SPECIALIST OFFICERS (CRP SPL-XVI)"
- Click on "CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION" and fill in basic details
- Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password
- Upload Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Hand Written Declaration, and SSC/10th Certificate as per specifications [see below]
- Fill in the online application form carefully and verify all details
- Pay the application fees through Online mode
- Submit the application and take a printout of the system-generated form
📅 Last Date: 21 July 2026
📷 Document Upload Specifications
| Document | Dimensions | File Size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 200 x 230 pixels (4.5cm x 3.5cm) | 20 KB – 50 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | 140 x 60 pixels | 10 KB – 20 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Left Thumb Impression | 240 x 240 pixels (3cm x 3cm) | 20 KB – 50 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Hand Written Declaration | 800 x 400 pixels (10cm x 5cm) | 50 KB – 100 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| SSC/10th Certificate | A4 Page | Up to 500 KB |
Note: Hand Written Declaration text: "I, __________ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required."
🏆 Selection Process
📚 Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
Online Objective Test (80 minutes). Candidates must qualify in each of the four tests by securing minimum cut-off marks.
📚 Stage 2: Main Examination
Online Objective + Descriptive Test (155 minutes). All tests except Professional Knowledge are qualifying in nature.
💬 Stage 3: Interview
Common Interview (100 marks). Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
📈 Stage 4: Provisional Allotment
Final merit based on Main Examination + Interview (Ratio: 80:20). Candidates provisionally allotted to Participating Banks.
🏦 Participating Banks
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India