The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Specialist Officer (SO) CRP-XV Notification 2025, inviting applications for 1,402 Specialist Officer posts including Agriculture Field Officer (AFO), IT Officer, HR, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, and Marketing Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for agriculture graduates and other domain specialists looking to secure public sector bank jobs.
Detailed Overview
Notification Overview
Feature | Details |
Recruitment Body | IBPS |
Exam Name | CRP SO XV (Specialist Officers) |
Post Name | Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) and others |
Total Vacancies | 1,402 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Official Website |
Post-Wise Vacancies
Post | Vacancies |
IT Officer (Scale-I) | 350 |
Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) | 310 |
Rajbhasha Adhikari | 60 |
Law Officer | 75 |
HR/Personnel Officer | 90 |
Marketing Officer | 517 |
Total | 1,402 |
Important Dates
Event | Date |
Online Registration | 01 July – 21 July 2025 |
Prelims Exam | 30 August 2025 |
Mains Exam | 09 November 2025 |
Interview | December 2025 – January 2026 |
Final Result | April 2026 (Tentative) |
IBPS SO XV 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Post Code | Name of the Post | Educational Qualification (from Govt. recognized University/Institution) |
01 | IT Officer (Scale I) | Any one of the following: a) 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in: - Computer Science - Computer Applications - Information Technology - Electronics - Electronics & Telecommunications - Electronics & Communication - Electronics & Instrumentation b) Postgraduate Degree in: - Electronics - Electronics & Telecommunication - Electronics & Communication - Electronics & Instrumentation - Computer Science - IT - Computer Applications c) Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ Level Certification |
02 | Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | 4-year Bachelor's Degree in: - Agriculture / Horticulture / Animal Husbandry / Veterinary Science / Dairy Science / Fishery Science / Pisciculture / Agri Marketing & Cooperation / Co-operation & Banking / Agro-Forestry / Forestry / Agricultural Biotechnology / B.Tech Biotechnology / Food Science / Agriculture Business Management / Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Agricultural Engineering / Sericulture / Fisheries Engineering |
03 | Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | Either: - Postgraduate in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation level OR - Postgraduate in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at graduation level |
04 | Law Officer (Scale I) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) and enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council |
05 | HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Graduate + Two-year Full-time: - Postgraduate Degree OR - Postgraduate Diploma in: Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Human Resources / HRD / Social Work / Labour Law |
06 | Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Graduate + Two-year Full-time: - MMS (Marketing) - MBA (Marketing) - PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM with specialization in Marketing |
Age Limit: 20 – 30 years (as of 01 July 2025) Age Relaxation: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwD – 10 years
IBPS SO Application Fee
Category | Application Fee |
General/OBC/EWS | ₹850 |
SC/ST/PwD | ₹175 |
Payment to be made online at the time of application.
Selection Process
Preliminary Examination (qualifying)
Mains Examination (Professional Knowledge)
Interview
Document Verification & Provisional Allotment
Final merit will be based on Mains + Interview performance.
AFO Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Prelims Exam (Qualifying):
English Language: 50 Qs – 25 Marks
Reasoning: 50 Qs – 50 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Qs – 50 Marks
Total: 150 Qs – 125 Marks | 2 Hours
Mains Exam (AFO Only):
Professional Knowledge (Agriculture) – 60 Qs – 60 Marks – 45 mins
Interview: 100 marks; minimum qualifying marks required.
Trending Update – Bilingual Exams & AI-Proctoring
Prelims and Mains available in English and Hindi.
IBPS has introduced AI-based proctoring for enhanced exam monitoring.
Prelims are now being held in more regional languages across India.
Preparation Tips for AFO
Focus on agriculture-specific domains: crop science, soil, animal husbandry, irrigation techniques.
Revise IBPS previous year question papers.
Practice online mock tests weekly.
Stay updated with government agricultural schemes and policies.
FAQs
Q1. Can a final-year student apply for IBPS AFO?
No, you must have completed the degree by 21 July 2025.
Q2. Is experience required for AFO post?
No, fresh graduates are eligible if they meet the educational criteria.
Q3. Is there any interview for AFO?
Yes, after the mains exam, shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
Q4. What is the job role of an Agriculture Field Officer?
AFOs work with farmers, promote agricultural loans, inspect fields, and coordinate with rural banking teams.
Conclusion
The IBPS AFO 2025 under CRP SO XV offers a prestigious entry into India’s public sector banking for agriculture professionals. With 310 vacancies in AFO alone, this is a significant opportunity. Start your application process early, prepare strategically, and stay consistent.
📌 Don’t miss the last date: 21 July 2025
