Where can I check the IBPS AFO Exam pattern?

The IBPS AFO exam pattern is available within the official notification published on the official website of IBPS.

Do I need to get a printout of the IBPS AFO syllabus and exam pattern?

Printing the IBPS SO AFO syllabus PDF and exam pattern is not mandatory for the candidates. You can use the softcopy or hard copy, as comfortable.

What is the total marks of the IBPS AFO Prelims Exam?

The Prelims Exam is conducted for a total of 125 marks.

What is the IBPS AFO Mains Syllabus 2025?

The Mains exam includes topics from professional knowledge i.e., topics from Agricultural domain.

Is there any negative marking for the IBPS AFO Exam?

Yes. One fourth of the marks assigned to each question is deducted for every incorrect answer.

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Candidates appearing for the IBPS AFO examination must be well-aware of the Syllabus & Exam Pattern. Before starting any kind of preparation, the candidate must know the detailed IBPS AFO Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025. The syllabus mentions all the topics you have to study for the stand exam pattern and mentions all the necessary details related to the exam. Candidates can check out the IBPS AFO exam pattern and syllabus below in the article.

Interested candidates must download the syllabus of IBPS SO AFO to know all the topics and subtopics to be covered in both Prelims and Mains from the article below.
Candidates must refer to the IBPS AFO exam pattern to know the details such as the number of questions, weightage for each section, and negative marking as applicable.
The selection process is conducted in three steps: Prelims, Mains & interview round.

Applicants looking for in-depth details regarding the IBPS AFO Syllabus PDF download along with the examination pattern can refer to all the information mentioned below in this article.

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IBPS AFO Exam Pattern 2025

After having a detailed understanding of the IBPS AFO exam syllabus, let us go through the exam pattern. The IBPS AFO Exam Pattern 2025 for both Prelims and Mains round is provided below which will be very helpful for candidates appearing for examination.

IBPS AFO Preliminary Exam Pattern

Below is the detailed exam pattern for the preliminary examination of the IBPS AFO Recruitment Exam.

The examination is conducted for 125 marks.
A total number of 150 questions are asked.
The duration of the examination is 2 hours.
Marks deducted for every wrong answer are one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question.

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Exam Duration	Medium of Exam
Reasoning	50	50	40 mins	Online
English Language	50	25	40 mins
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	40 mins
Total	150	125	2 Hours

IBPS AFO Mains Exam Pattern

Below is the detailed exam pattern for the IBPS AFO main exam.

A total number of 60 questions are asked.
The mains exam is conducted for 60 marks.
The duration of the exam is 45 minutes
Negative marking is applicable; i.e., one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted in case of wrong answers.

Subject	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration	Medium of Exam
Professional Knowledge	60	60	45 Mins	Online

Interview

The candidates who qualify for the mains exam will be called up for the personal interview round which will be conducted for a total of 100 marks.

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IBPS AFO Prelims Syllabus 2025

The Syllabus for IBPS AFO Exam for Prelims and Mains is given separately in this space below. Refer to the syllabus and be aware of all the topics to be covered in the upcoming exam and start your preparation accordingly.

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IBPS AFO Reasoning Syllabus

Topics	Syllabus
Reasoning	Puzzles Seating Arrangement Inequalities Blood Relations Syllogism Order and Ranking Input-Output Alphanumeric Series Data Sufficiency Coding-Decoding Distance and Direction Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning

IBPS AFO English Syllabus

Topics	Syllabus
English Language	Cloze Test Reading Comprehension Improving Sentences and paragraphs Completion of paragraphs Para jumbling Detection of Errors Fill in the blanks Parts of speech Prepositions Modes of narration Voice Change

IBPS AFO Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Topics	Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude	Number Series Data Interpretation Simplification Quadratic Equations Data Sufficiency Ratio and Proportion Discounts Averages Mixtures Percentages Profit and Loss Time Work and Distance Rate of Interest Probability Permutation and Combination

IBPS AFO General Knowledge Syllabus

Topics	Syllabus
General Knowledge	Current Affairs Static G.K. International and National Awareness Banking Awareness Countries, Currencies, and Capitals Books & Authors Awards Prime Minister Schemes Government Policies Important Dates and Events Headquarters

IBPS AFO Mains Syllabus 2025

IBPS AFO Mains Exam Syllabus includes topics of professional knowledge as provided below:

IBPS AFO Agriculture Syllabus

Topics	Syllabus
Agriculture in India	Agriculture in India Types of Cultivation Major Crops of India Irrigation in India Agriculture based Research Institutes in India Animal Husbandry in India Genetically Modified Crops, etc.
Agricultural Practices	Soil preparation Sowing Manuring Irrigation Weeding Harvesting Storage
Horticulture	Amateur horticulture Commercial horticulture Horticulture fruits and vegetables
Agriculture Finance	Short-term Loans Medium/Long-terms Loan Crop Loan and Kisan Credit Card Agricultural Term Loan Land Development Minor Irrigation Farm Mechanisation Finance to Horticulture Land Purchase Lead Bank Scheme Agriculture Advances Advance Against Warehouse, Receipts Produce Marketing Scheme Crop Insurance Scheme Rashtriya Krishi Bima Yojana Financing of combine harvesters Financing of Tractors and Old Tractors Advance against Gold/Silver ornaments River Lift Irrigation Schemes Forums for Coordination Service Area Approach State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC), Preparation of Credit Plan
Cultivation and Harvesting	Cultivation Techniques and Practices Harvesting Techniques and Practices Post-Harvest Technology
Soil Science	Tillage, Nutrient deficiencies, Fertilizer and fertilizer consumption Soil Types and Characteristics Indian soil Type of facts soil-related fact Green manure
Agriculture Economics	Basics of Agriculture Economics Agriculture cost and scheme
Irrigation Methods	Lift Irrigation Drip Irrigation Sprinkler Irrigation

IBPS AFO Government Scheme Syllabus

Topics	Syllabus
Self Help Groups	Introduction Need Structure and Functions of Self Help Group Self-Help Groups and SGSY Scheme
Government Schemes	Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) Million Wells Scheme (MWS) Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana Urban Self Employment Programme (USEP) Urban Women Self-Help Programme (Revolving Fund) Skill training For Employment Promotion Amongst Urban Poor (STEP-UP) Urban Wage Employment Programme (UWEP) Urban Community Development Network (UCDN) Community Structures Urban Programme for Poverty Reduction amongst SCs and STs (UPPS) Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) Prime Minister’s Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) Scheme of Liberation and Rehabilitation of Scavengers (SLRS) Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS)

IBPS AFO Agriculture Tech Syllabus

Topics	Syllabus
Seed Technology	Basics of Seed Science Different Seed Tests
Miscellaneous	Plant Pathology Entomology Rearing of animals Agricultural Machinery Dairy Science Important points regarding plants, fruits vegetables Different Diseases Agriculture Current Affairs Different Insurance Schemes Regarding Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Technology.

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Latest Agricultural Field Officer - Scale I Updates

-> The IBPS AFO 2025 Exam Dates have been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for all the aspirants planning to appear for Agriculture Field Officer.

-> The Prelims & Mains tentative exam dates have been released through the IBPS AFO official calendar.

-> The selection of candidates for the IBPS Agriculture Field Officer post is based on their performance in the Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

-> The applicants must have completed graduation in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Animal Husbandry or related subjects.

-> Refer to the IBPS Agricultural Field Officer Previous Year Papers for preparation.

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