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🌱 IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) Recruitment 2026 – 190+ Vacancies

🏦 Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

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

ParameterDetails
Recruitment NameIBPS CRP SPL-XVI (Specialist Officers)
Post NameAgricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
OrganizationInstitute 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 ModeOnline Only
Official Websitewww.ibps.in
📢 Sponsored

🎓 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.
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📈 Indicative Vacancies – Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)

S. No.Participating BankSCSTOBCEWSURTotal
1Bank of Baroda157271041100
2Bank of India000000
3Bank of Maharashtra1362416
4Canara Bank000000
5Central Bank of India000000
6Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
7Indian Overseas Bank000000
8Punjab & Sind Bank000000
9Punjab National Bank000000
10UCO BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
11Union Bank of IndiaNRNRNRNRNRNR
TOTAL (Reported)1610331245116

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 TestNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksMediumDuration
1English Language2525English20 minutes
2Reasoning2525English & Hindi20 minutes
3Quantitative Aptitude2525English & Hindi20 minutes
4Professional Knowledge2550English & Hindi20 minutes
Total10012580 minutes

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive – 155 Minutes)

Sr. No.Name of TestNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksMediumDuration
1English Language3030English25 minutes
2Reasoning4040English & Hindi35 minutes
3Quantitative Aptitude3030English & Hindi25 minutes
4Professional Knowledge (Objective)50100English & Hindi40 minutes
5Descriptive Paper (English)225English30 minutes
Total152225155 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

ActivityTentative Schedule
Online Registration Start01 July 2026
Online Registration Last Date21 July 2026
Payment of Application Fees01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026
Edit Window for Application Correction2 days after closing of registration (to be notified)
Download of Call Letter – Preliminary ExamAugust 2026
Preliminary ExaminationAugust 2026
Preliminary Exam ResultSeptember/October 2026
Download of Call Letter – Main ExamOctober 2026
Main ExaminationNovember 2026
Main Exam ResultNovember 2026
InterviewNovember/December 2026
Provisional AllotmentJanuary 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

  1. Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in
  2. Click on "CRP SPL" and then "CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- SPECIALIST OFFICERS (CRP SPL-XVI)"
  3. Click on "CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION" and fill in basic details
  4. Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password
  5. Upload Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Hand Written Declaration, and SSC/10th Certificate as per specifications [see below]
  6. Fill in the online application form carefully and verify all details
  7. Pay the application fees through Online mode
  8. Submit the application and take a printout of the system-generated form

📅 Last Date: 21 July 2026

📷 Document Upload Specifications

DocumentDimensionsFile SizeFormat
Photograph200 x 230 pixels (4.5cm x 3.5cm)20 KB – 50 KBJPG/JPEG
Signature140 x 60 pixels10 KB – 20 KBJPG/JPEG
Left Thumb Impression240 x 240 pixels (3cm x 3cm)20 KB – 50 KBJPG/JPEG
Hand Written Declaration800 x 400 pixels (10cm x 5cm)50 KB – 100 KBJPG/JPEG
SSC/10th CertificateA4 PageUp to 500 KBPDF

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for IBPS Agricultural Field Officer 2026?
The last date for online application is 21 July 2026.
What is the salary of IBPS Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)?
The pay scale is ₹48,480 – 85,920 plus allowances and perquisites as per Participating Bank rules.
What are the educational qualifications for Agricultural Field Officer?
4-year Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing, Agro-Forestry, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Science, Agriculture Business Management, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or Sericulture.
What is the age limit for IBPS Agricultural Field Officer?
20 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026 (born between 02.07.1996 and 01.07.2006). Relaxation applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), Ex-Servicemen (5 years).
What is the application fee for IBPS AFO 2026?
₹175/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850/- for all others (inclusive of GST).
When will the IBPS Agricultural Field Officer Preliminary Exam be held?
The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for August 2026.
How many vacancies are there for Agricultural Field Officer?
Indicative vacancies for Agricultural Field Officer are 190+ across participating banks for the financial year 2027-28.

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📍 Source: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) – Official CRP SPL-XVI Notification dated 01.07.2026  |  Posted on KrishiSuvidha.in