IBPS AFO Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: Detailed Topic-wise Guide

Gaining a deep understanding of the official syllabus and exam structure is essential for maximizing your preparation efficiency and achieving a competitive edge. 

IBPS AFO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

The IBPS SO 2026 selection process for Agriculture Field Officers comprises three stages: the Preliminary exam, the Main examination, and a final personal interview. Familiarizing yourself with the complete syllabus and exam pattern is a proven strategy to boost your success rate. Below, we provide an in-depth breakdown of the IBPS AFO 2026 syllabus and testing format to streamline your studies.

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IBPS AFO Prelims Syllabus 2026

To excel, candidates must have a comprehensive grasp of the IBPS AFO Prelims Syllabus 2026. Review the table below for a structured breakdown of subject-wise topics required for the preliminary stage. 

Subjects	Topics
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
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
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 Mains Syllabus 2026

Preparing for the IBPS AFO Mains 2026 requires a focused approach based on the specific exam syllabus. The table provided below outlines the essential, topic-wise syllabus you need to master for the Main examination. 

Topics	Sub-Topics
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 characters 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
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)
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

IBPS AFO Mains Topic Wise Priority 

Not all topics in the AFO Mains carry the same weight. Based on an analysis of previous IBPS AFO question papers, we have identified these high-yield topic clusters to help you prioritize your study time effectively:

Topics	Priority
Agricultural Finance	Very High
Government Schemes	High
Crop Production & Agronomy	High
Soil Science	Medium High
Irrigation Methods	Medium
Horticulture	Medium
Animal Husbandry & Dairy	Low-Medium
Seed Technology	Low-Medium
Self Help Groups	Low

IBPS AFO Interview 2026

Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying score in the IBPS AFO Mains to secure an interview invite. Interviews are conducted by participating banks, coordinated through the Nodal Bank, and carry a maximum of 100 marks. The final merit is calculated using a 80:20 weightage ratio between the Online Main Examination and the interview performance.

Interview Qualifying Standards 

• General category- 40%
• SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates- 35%

Note: Candidates applying for age relaxation must present original certificates and relevant photocopies during the document verification stage of the interview.

IBPS AFO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

• All questions are objective-type.
• Total duration is 2 hours (120 minutes), with separate 40-minute sectional limits.
• Negative marking: ¼ mark deducted for every incorrect answer.
• Exam mode is fully online.

IBPS AFO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
Sections	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning	50	50	40 minutes
English Language	50	25	40 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	40 minutes
Total	150	125	120 minutes

IBPS AFO Main Exam Pattern 2026

The Main examination is a critical component of the IBPS AFO selection process. To pass, you must understand the exam pattern thoroughly. Explore the important details and examination format guidelines for the IBPS AFO Main Exam 2026 below.

• There are 60 questions in the IBPS AFO Prelims exam, which will be objective-type questions to test Professional Knowledge of candidates.
• The total duration of the exam will be 45 minutes.
• Negative marking is used, which means that if you answer a question incorrectly, one-fourth of the marks will be deducted.
• The medium of the IBPS AFO Preliminary exam will be online.