IBPS AFO Exam Date 2026
IBPS AFO Exam Date 2026 — New
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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) invites applications for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI) for Specialist Officers' Cadre posts for vacancies of 2027-28. A total of 745 posts are available across various participating banks, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, and HR/Personnel Officer. The online application window is scheduled from July 01, 2026, to July 21, 2026.
🇮🇳 IBPS ने 2026 में 745 पदों के लिए भर्ती अधिसूचना जारी की है।
IBPS AFO Exam Date 2026 — Short Details
| Post Name | Agriculture Field Officer (Scale-I) |
| Apply Start | 1 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Result Date | Not yet announced |
Important Dates
महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
Application Fee
आवेदन शुल्क
• Online registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates :
01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026
• Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges (Online) :
01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026
• Edit window for Modification of Application by Candidates :
For 2 days after closing of Registration. (will be notified on Official IBPS website)
• Download of call letters for Online examination – Preliminary :
August, 2026
• Online Examination – Preliminary :
August, 2026
• Result of Online examination – Preliminary :
September/October, 2026
• Download of Call letter for Online examination – Main :
October, 2026
• Online Examination – Main :
November, 2026
• Declaration of Result – Main Examination :
November, 2026
• Conduct of Interview :
November/ December, 2026
• Provisional Allotment :
January, 2027
• SC/ST/PwBD candidates : Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST)
• All others : Rs. 850 /- (inclusive of GST)
• Payment Mode : Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets/ UPI)
Age Limit
आयु सीमा
• Minimum Age : 20 years
• Maximum Age : 30 years
• Age relaxation as per Govt rules: Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe +5 years, Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) +3 years, Persons With Benchmark Disability +10 years, Ex-Servicemen +5 years.
Total Post
745 Posts
Post Wise Vacancy (Scale-I)
| Post Name | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | TOTAL | HI | OC | VI | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Field Officer | 28 | 13 | 51 | 19 | 79 | 190 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 8 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 28 | 60 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| IT Officer | 46 | 23 | 82 | 28 | 122 | 301 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Law Officer | 14 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 49 | 105 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Marketing Officer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 11 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 43 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 107 | 51 | 195 | 71 | 381 | 745 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Note: NR = VACANCY NOT REPORTED. Marketing Officer has 0 vacancies reported. |
Total Posts: 745
Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria
आयु सीमा एवं पात्रता
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 20 years
- Maximum Age : 30 years
- Age relaxation as per Govt rules: Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe +5 years, Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) +3 years, Persons With Benchmark Disability +10 years, Ex-Servicemen +5 years.
| Post Name | Eligibility / Qualification |
|---|---|
| All Posts | • All educational qualifications mentioned should be from a University/ Institution/ Board recognised by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies and the final result should have been declared on or before 21.07.2026. |
| IT Officer (Scale I) | • 4 year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation OR Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/Electronics & Tele Communication/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Applications OR Graduate having passed DOEACC ‘B' level. |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | • 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/ B.Tech Biotechnology/ Food Science/ Agriculture Business Management/ Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/ Sericulture / Fisheries Engineering. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | • Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level OR Post graduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level. |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | • A Bachelor Degree in Law (LL.B) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council. |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | • Graduate and Two Years Full time Post Graduate degree or Two Years Full time Post Graduate diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ HR / HRD/ Social Work / Labour Law. |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | • Graduate and Two Years Full time MMS (Marketing)/ Two Years Full time MBA (Marketing)/ Two Years Full time PGDBA / PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with specialization in Marketing. |
| For posts other than IT Officer Scale I | • Candidates should have Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/ Language/ should have studied Computer / Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High School/ College/ Institute. |
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IBPS AFO Exam Date 2026 — Selection Process & Exam Pattern
चयन प्रक्रिया एवं परीक्षा पैटर्न
Selection Process
1 Online Preliminary Examination
2 Online Main Examination
3 Common Interview
4 Provisional Allotment
Preliminary Examination Pattern
For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Medium of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes | English |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Total | 100 | 125 | 80 minutes | |
| Note: Candidates have to qualify in each of the four tests by securing minimum cut-off marks to be decided by IBPS. |
For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Medium of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes | English |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes | English and Hindi |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Total | 100 | 125 | 80 minutes | |
| Note: Candidates have to qualify in each of the four tests by securing minimum cut-off marks to be decided by IBPS. |
Main Examination Pattern
For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Medium of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes | English |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 40 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Descriptive Paper (English) | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes | English |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 125 minutes | |
| Note: In the Main examination, all tests except Professional Knowledge will be qualifying in nature and merit listing will be done on the basis of candidates' scores in test of Professional Knowledge. |
For Rajbhasha Adhikari:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Medium of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes | English |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes | English and Hindi |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 45 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive Paper) | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 125 minutes | |
| Note: In the Main examination, all tests except Professional Knowledge will be qualifying in nature and merit listing will be done on the basis of candidates' scores in test of Professional Knowledge. |
For Law Officer:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Medium of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes | English |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes | English and Hindi |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 45 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Descriptive Paper (English) | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes | English |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 125 minutes | |
| Note: In the Main examination, all tests except Professional Knowledge will be qualifying in nature and merit listing will be done on the basis of candidates' scores in test of Professional Knowledge. |
Negative Marking: For each wrong answer, one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
How To Apply Online
आवेदन कैसे करें
1 Visit the official IBPS website, www.ibps.in.
2 Click on the "CRP Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI)" link on the homepage.
3 Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate provisional registration details.
4 Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, and category details.
5 Upload the required documents (photograph, signature, and other specified certificates) in the prescribed format.
6 Pay the application fee online through the available payment modes.
7 Submit the application form before the last date.
8 Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
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| Official Notification | आधिकारिक अधिसूचना | Click Here ↗ |
| Apply Online | ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें | Click Here ↗ |
| Download Admit Card | प्रवेश पत्र | Link Available Soon |
| Download Answer Key | उत्तर कुंजी | Link Available Soon |
| Check Result | परिणाम देखें | Expected: September/October, 2026 |
| Syllabus & Exam Pattern | पाठ्यक्रम | Link Available Soon |
| Official Website | आधिकारिक वेबसाइट | Click Here ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Q What is the IBPS AFO Prelims Exam Date 2026?
A The IBPS AFO Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 29 August 2026.
Q What is the IBPS AFO Mains Exam Date 2026?
A The IBPS AFO Main Examination is scheduled for 1 November 2026.
Q When will the IBPS AFO Admit Card 2026 be released?
A As of this writing, the admit card has not been officially released. It is widely expected in the third week of August 2026, closer to the Prelims exam date, but this is not yet officially confirmed.
Q What is the application fee for IBPS AFO 2026?
A The application fee is ₹850 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and ₹175 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
Q What is the official website for IBPS AFO 2026?
A The official website for IBPS AFO 2026 is www.ibps.in.
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