IBPS AFO Pre Exam Date 2026 OUT
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS, Mumbai) has announced the official examination schedule for Agriculture Field Officer (AFO - Scale I) posts under the Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI). The Online Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be conducted on 29 August 2026 (Saturday), and the Online Main Examination will be held on 01 November 2026 across various participating public sector banks. Candidates who registered between 01 and 21 July 2026 can check the exam timetable and download their online Prelims Call Letter through ibps.in.
Important Dates
| Online Application Period | 01 to 21 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Prelims Admit Card Release | 20 August 2026 (Out) |
| Online Prelims Exam Date | 29 August 2026 (Saturday) |
| Prelims Result Declaration | September / October 2026 |
| Online Mains Exam Date | 01 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Interview Schedule | January / February 2027 |
IBPS AFO 2026: Online Preliminary Exam Pattern Breakdown
| Name of Test | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allocated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | English | 50 | 25 | 40 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | English & Hindi | 50 | 50 | 40 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | English & Hindi | 50 | 50 | 40 Minutes |
| Total Preliminary Exam Structure | 150 Questions | 125 Marks | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) | |
| *Negative Marking: 0.25 (1/4th) mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Sectional timing applicable. | ||||
How to Download IBPS AFO Prelims Admit Card & Check Exam Details
- Visit the official portal of IBPS - www.ibps.in.
- Click on “CRP Specialist Officers” on the left navigation bar.
- Click on “Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers XVI”.
- Click on “Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for CRP SPL-XVI (Agriculture Field Officer)”.
- Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY).
- Enter the security Captcha Code and click “Login”.
- Your IBPS AFO Prelims Admit Card 2026 will appear on screen.
- Check your reporting time, shift timings, roll number, and allotted test centre address.
- Download and print at least 2 copies of the hall ticket along with an original Photo ID proof to carry for the exam on 29 August 2026.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.