IBPS SO - Agriculture Field Officer Practice Exam

IBPS SO - Agriculture Field Officer Practice Exam

The IBPS SO – Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) role is a Specialist Officer position in public-sector banks aimed at supporting agriculture-based lending and rural banking. Through the IBPS SO exam, qualified candidates are entrusted with responsibilities like processing agricultural loans, educating farmers about financial products, and promoting rural financing.

You’ll visit rural areas, assist with loan procedures, assess crop-related risks, and guide farmers on schemes—playing a key role in promoting financial inclusion and strengthening farmer communities.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• Graduates in agriculture, horticulture, veterinary science, dairy science, agri-management, forestry, etc.
• Candidates targeting the IBPS Specialist Officer – Agriculture Field Officer role

Skills Required

• Knowledge of agriculture systems, policies, and rural practices
• Engage with rural communities and communicate agri-based loan schemes
• Assess agricultural loan viability and risks

Knowledge Gained

• Crop science, soil management, agronomy, animal husbandry, irrigation, and more
• Rural development schemes, agricultural economics, and allied sectors
• Managing agricultural lending and advising on farm finance

Course Outline

The IBPS SO - Agriculture Field Officer Exam covers the following topics -

1. Prelims (to qualify for Mains):

• Reasoning Ability
• English Language
• Quantitative Aptitude

2. Mains – Professional Knowledge:

• General Agriculture & Current Affairs
• Crop Science & Horticulture
• Soil Science & Agronomy
• Plant Protection & Weed Science
• Seed Technology & Plant Breeding
• Agricultural Economics & Extension
• Animal Husbandry & Dairy
• Agricultural Engineering
• Fisheries & Sericulture
• Agricultural Schemes & Rural Development