The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has announced the extension of application deadline till 28th August, 2024. The IBPS AFO Notification 2024 was released earlier through an official notification. The application process began from 1st August, 2024 with the last date to apply on 21st August, 2024 earlier. However, the candidates who are aspiring to be IBPS AFO can now apply last till 28th August, 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a graduation degree in the concerned streams. There are a total of 346 vacancies announced for the post of Agriculture Field Officers. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, and an Interview. The IBPS AFO Notification 2024 has been released. This is the short notice.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) recruits candidates as Agriculture Field Officers. This is an IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) post. Candidates with graduation in the related streams are eligible for this post. The age limit for this post is 20 to 30 years. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages. For more details, keep reading the article.
| IBPS AFO Recruitment Overview 2024 | |
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Post | Agriculture Field Officer |
| Vacancies | 346 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 1st August, 2024 |
| Application Last Date | 28th August, 2024 |
| Exam Date | Prelims (November 2024) and Mains (December 2024) |
| Official Website | Click here to visit the official website. |
IBPS AFO Vacancies 2024
The announcement for IBPS AFO vacancies in 2024 has been made public after the detailed notification was released. There are a total of 346 vacancies announced for the post of IBPS AFO positions. The candidates are advised to stay updated with official notifications and the IBPS website for vacancy details and the application process. Refer to the table below for bank wise and category wise vacancy details:
| S. No. | Bank | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | HI | OC | VI | ID |
| 1 | Bank of Baroda | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 2 | Bank of India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Bank of Maharashtra | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 4 | Canara Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Central Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 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 | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 9 | Punjab National Bank | 46 | 23 | 83 | 31 | 127 | 310 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 10 | UCO Bank | 6 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Union Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Total | 52 | 26 | 92 | 34 | 142 | 346 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
IBPS AFO Application Steps 2024
The candidates who wish to apply for the IBPS Agriculture Field Officer recruitment must submit their applications and the required documents online. Candidates can refer to the steps mentioned below for the application process.
- Go to the official website to apply for the IBPS. Under ‘Recent Updates’ click the link for IBPS SO/ AFO Recruitment. Click on ‘New Registration’. Enter the required details and register yourself.
- Login with the credentials provided during registration. Carefully fill out the IBPS Agriculture Field Officer Application Form. Verify the entered details and proceed.
- Upload your documents in the required format.
- Pay the application fee as per your category. Submit the application form and take a print of the same for reference.
IBPS AFO Application Fee
The candidates who will be submitting the application forms must also pay an application fee to complete the application process. The category-wise application fee details for IBPS AFO are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC | INR 850/- |
| SC/ST/PwD | INR 175/- |
IBPS AFO Eligibility 2024
Candidates applying for the recruitment must ensure that they fulfill the IBPS AFO Eligibility requirements based on their age, qualification, etc. Key points to note are:
IBPS AFO Age Limit
The IBPS AFO age limit is 20 – 30 years. Age relaxation is normally provided for reserved categories such as SC/ST, OBC, and other qualifying groups under government guidelines. Candidates may refer to the official recruitment notification or the IBPS website for the most up-to-date and accurate information on the age limit for the IBPS AFO post.
IBPS AFO Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed a 4 year Degree (graduation) in Agriculture/ Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/ Co-operation & Banking/ Agro-Forestry/Forestry/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Food Science/ Agriculture Business Management/ Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/ Sericulture
IBPS AFO Selection Process 2024
There will be a selection process the candidates will have to undergo under the IBPS SO AFO Exam 2024. The stage-wise selection process is given below.
Stage-I
Preliminary Examination: The preliminary exam is a qualifying exam and the marks scored by the candidates are not counted in the final merit list preparation.
Stage-II
Mains Examination: The candidates who are qualified in the prelims examination are eligible to appear for the Mains Examination. The mains examination is conducted for 60 marks.
Stage-III
Interview: The candidates who are qualified in the mains examination are eligible to attend the interview. The interview will be conducted for a total of 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview will not be less than 40% for UR and 35% for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD candidates.
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