Agricultural Officer Recruitment 2026: Exam Dates, Syllabus & Eligibility

Complete Guide to IBPS AFO and State PSC Agricultural Officer Exams

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Agricultural Officer (AO) Recruitment 2026

Primary Exam: IBPS AFO (Prelims: Aug 29, 2026)

1. Top Recruitment Gateways

Agricultural graduates can target three main types of government roles in 2026:

Banking (IBPS AFO):

Public sector banks. Mains: Nov 1, 2026.

State Govt (OPSC/PSC):

Block/Assistant AO roles. Often includes regional language tests.

Development (NABARD):

Focuses on rural policy and credit. Highly competitive Grade A roles.

2. Eligibility & Age Criteria

Education4-year B.Sc in Agriculture / Horticulture / Allied Sciences.
Age Limit20 – 30 years (IBPS) | 21 – 38+ years (State PSCs).
NationalityIndian Citizen (Nepal/Bhutan citizens also eligible for IBPS).
NoteNEET is NOT required for this career path.
Source: IBPS Official Specialist Officer Portal

3. Exam Pattern (IBPS AFO Model)

The selection process is usually a 3-tier system: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

Prelims: English (25m), Reasoning (50m), Quants (50m). [Total: 125 Marks]
Mains: 60 Questions on "Professional Knowledge" (Agriculture). [Total: 60 Marks]
Interview: Personality & Subject depth. [Total: 100 Marks]

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.

4. High-Weightage Syllabus Topics

  • Agronomy: Crop production, irrigation, and weed management.
  • Soil Science: Soil fertility, fertilizers, and nutrient deficiency symptoms.
  • Animal Husbandry: Cattle management, dairy technology, and common diseases.
  • Current Affairs: PM-Kisan, Soil Health Card, and NABARD's latest circulars.
  • Horticulture: Sowing time, spacing, and varieties of fruits/vegetables.
Source: OPSC AAO Official Notification 2026
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