The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the exam schedule for Agriculture Field Officer (AFO), Scale-I recruitment under CRP SPL-XVI. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 29 August 2026, and the Main Examination is scheduled for 1 November 2026. Candidates who cleared the online application process between 1 and 21 July 2026 are eligible to appear.
IBPS AFO Exam Date 2026 - Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post | Agriculture Field Officer (Scale-I) |
| Recruitment Cycle | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Exam Level | National |
| Application Dates | 1 July to 21 July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS AFO Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Late June / 1 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 1 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 21 July 2026 |
| Application Edit/Correction Window | 29 to 30 July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 29 August 2026 (Saturday) |
| Prelims Result | Not yet announced |
| Mains Exam Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Interview | Tentatively November/December 2026; exact schedule not yet announced |
| Provisional Allotment | Tentatively January 2027 |
How to Apply for IBPS AFO 2026
- Visit the official IBPS website, www.ibps.in.
- Click on the "CRP Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI)" link on the homepage.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate provisional registration details.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, and category details.
- Upload the required documents (photograph, signature, and other specified certificates) in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online through the available payment modes.
- Submit the application form before the last date.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Also Read: IBPS SO Admit Card 2026
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Refer only to the official notification PDF on www.ibps.in for legally binding details — vacancy numbers, fee, and eligibility can be revised through official addenda.
- Keep scanned copies of photograph, signature, and category/education certificates ready in the specified format and size before starting the application.
- Regularly check the official website for admit card release, any correction window activity, and exam city intimation slips.
- Do not rely on unofficial vacancy or date updates circulating on social media; cross-check with www.ibps.in.
