📢 IBPS AFO Notification 2026 PDF Out — Official Dates, 190 Vacancies, Eligibility & Pattern
IBPS AFO 2026 official notification PDF is out. Check 190 indicative vacancies, apply from 1 July to 21 July 2026, revised prelims and mains pattern, eligibility, fees, and key student mistakes.
IBPS AFO Notification 2026 PDF — Official Update
The official IBPS CRP-SPL-XVI notification is live. For AFO students, this is not just a date PDF. It changes how you should prepare:
- vacancies are lower than many expected
- Professional Knowledge has moved into prelims
- mains is much longer than before
- interview still counts in the final combined score
Official download
Quick Snapshot
| Parameter | Official Position |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 1 July 2026 |
| Post | Agriculture Field Officer (Scale I) |
| Indicative vacancies | 190 |
| Registration window | 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 |
| Prelims date | 29 August 2026 |
| Mains date | 1 November 2026 |
| Age cutoff date | 1 July 2026 |
| Education result cutoff date | 21 July 2026 |
What Changed For AFO Students
This notification matters because it changes the working reality of preparation:
1. Vacancies
The official Annexure I lists 190 indicative AFO vacancies.
That is the number serious aspirants should use, not inflated coaching headlines.
2. Prelims pattern
Prelims is now:
- English Language: 25 questions, 25 marks
- Reasoning: 25 questions, 25 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions, 25 marks
- Professional Knowledge: 25 questions, 50 marks
- Total: 100 questions, 125 marks, 80 minutes
3. Mains pattern
Mains is now:
- English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks
- Reasoning: 40 questions, 40 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions, 30 marks
- Professional Knowledge (Objective): 50 questions, 100 marks
- Descriptive Paper (English): 2 questions, 25 marks
- Total: 152 questions, 225 marks, 155 minutes
4. Final combined score
The official interview section keeps:
- main exam : interview = 80 : 20
- candidates must qualify both stages
So students should not make either of these mistakes:
- "interview no longer matters"
- "prelims is still the old 150-question format"
Eligibility Highlights
Age
As on 1 July 2026:
- minimum: 20 years
- maximum: 30 years
Education
You need a notified 4-year degree in Agriculture or listed allied disciplines.
Most important practical rule:
- your final result must be declared on or before 21 July 2026
Computer requirement
For AFO and other non-IT posts, IBPS also expects:
- certificate/diploma/degree in computer operations or language, or
- Computer / IT as a subject in school or college
Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹850 |
Student Mistakes This Notification Exposes
Mistake 1
Preparing aptitude first and agriculture later.
That is no longer safe because Professional Knowledge is now in prelims.
Mistake 2
Assuming final-year students can always apply.
They cannot if the final result is not declared by 21 July 2026.
Mistake 3
Ignoring interview because mains is bigger now.
Interview still counts in the 80:20 combined final score.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IBPS AFO 2026 official notification PDF out?
Yes. The official CRP-SPL-XVI notification was released on 1 July 2026.
How many IBPS AFO vacancies are there in 2026?
The official Annexure I lists 190 indicative Agriculture Field Officer vacancies.
What are the application dates for IBPS AFO 2026?
Online registration and fee payment run from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
Has the IBPS AFO exam pattern changed for 2026?
Yes. Prelims now has four sections including Professional Knowledge, and mains is now a 152-question, 225-mark paper including descriptive English.
Is the final result based only on mains?
No. The official notification says the relative weightage of online main examination and interview is 80:20, and the combined final score is based on both.