byIn this article, we will explore the IBPS AFO Syllabus(Agriculture Field Officer) 2023 and exam pattern, which consists of three phases: the preliminary exam, the main exam, and the Interview. Are you aspiring to become an Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) through the IBPS? Then it’s important to understand the syllabus for the exam to ensure you are well-prepared. This article will also include tentative exam dates to help candidates plan and organize their preparation effectively.
Qualification |
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| You have a requirement for the Agricultural Field Officer to have a 4-year Degree (graduation) in | |
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IBPS AFO 2024-25 Vacancy Details |
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| Categories | Central Bank of India | PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK |
| SC | 60 | 15 |
| ST | 30 | 07 |
| OBC | 108 | 27 |
| EWS | 40 | 10 |
| UR | 162 | 41 |
| Total | 400 | 100 |
| Total Vacancy – 500 | ||
Pre-Exam AFO Syllabus Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
Reasoning:
Section-Ⅰ ( General Mental Ability Series Completion )
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Section-Ⅱ ( Logical Deduction)
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English Language:
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Quantitative Aptitude:
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Mains Exam AFO Syllabus and Pattern for 2024-25:
Candidates who qualify for the preliminary examination move on to the main examination, which is based on the subject concerned, i.e., agriculture.
| Subject | Question | Marks | Duration |
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| Professional Agriculture knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 1. | Agriculture current affairs |
| 2. | Crop, Horticulture (Vegetables, Fruits):- Spacing time of sowing seed rate Varieties important only Herbicides Pesticide Important points regarding plants fruits vegetables Preservation of fruits and vegetables Types of cropping systems Different Diseases |
| 3. | Seed technology – Seed Science, Seed Test, Different government schemes |
| 4. | Agriculture Economics – Basic Agriculture Economics, Agriculture cost, and schemes |
| 5. | Various types of agricultural practices |
| 6. | Soil Resources:- Indian soil Types of facts (Like human contents, CN ratio, etc.) Green manures Tillage Soil Type Fertilizer and Fertilizer Consumption |
| 7. | Animal husbandry and technology, Different varieties of animals:- Agriculture small industries ( Honey, dairy, fisheries) Various diseases and their causes |
| 8. | Rural welfare activities in India:- After & Before independence Different insurance schemes regarding agriculture Women and child development schemes |
Interview
Finally, candidates who clear the main examination are called for the interview round, where their overall personality, communication skills, and subject knowledge are evaluated.
A tentative schedule of the AFO 2024-25 Exam |
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| Events | Tentative Dates |
| On-line registration including Edit of Application by candidates |
01.08.2023- 21.08.2023 |
| Payment of Application Fees (Online) | 01.08.2023- 21.08.2023 |
| Download of call letters– Preliminary | December 2023 |
| Online Examination – Preliminary | 30.12.2023/ 31.12.2023 |
| Result of Preliminary | January 2024 |
| Download of Call letter for Main | January 2024 |
| Online Examination – Main | 28.01.2024 |
| Result of Online Main Examination | February 2024 |
| Download of call letters for interview | February 2024 |
| Conduct of interview | February/March 2024 |
| Provisional Allotment | April 2024 |
Important Links:
Frequently Asked Questions
- How to apply for IBPS AFO exam?
To apply for the IBPS AFO exam, candidates must visit the official website of IBPS (https://www.ibps.in/)
- What are the eligibility criteria for IBPS AFO?
the candidate must hold a degree in Agriculture or its allied subjects from a recognized university.
- What is the selection process for IBPS AFO?
The selection process for agriculture field officer-
Preliminary exam
Main exam
Interview - What is the job location for Agriculture field officer?
The job location for Agriculture field officer is usually in a rural or semi-urban area.
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