IBPS AFO Exam Pattern 2025 is one of the most searched topics by aspirants preparing for the Agriculture Field Officer exam. This article gives a complete breakdown of the prelims and mains exam structure, question types, time duration, and marking scheme.
| IBPS AFO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes |
| IBPS AFO Mains Exam Pattern 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Professional Knowledge (Agriculture) | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in both prelims and mains exams.
Quick Summary – IBPS AFO Exam Pattern
- Prelims: 150 Questions – 125 Marks – 120 Minutes
- Mains: 60 Questions – 60 Marks – 45 Minutes
- Negative Marking: Yes (0.25)
- Selection: Prelims (qualifying) → Mains → Interview
Exam Mode & Language – IBPS AFO 2025
- Prelims and mains both are conducted in online mode (CBT).
- Questions available in English and Hindi (English section only in English).
Sectional Cut-off: Candidates must qualify in each section and also clear the overall cutoff in prelims to be eligible for mains.
Final Score Calculation
- Prelims: Only qualifying (marks not considered for final selection)
- Final merit = 80% Mains + 20% Interview
Difficulty Level: Prelims is moderate; mains requires deep knowledge of agricultural concepts, government schemes, and field applications.
🔗 Also read: IBPS AFO Syllabus 2025
📘 For official details, visit the IBPS website.
