IBPS AFO Selection Process 2025, Prelims, Mains, And Interview

IBPS AFO Selection Process 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS AFO exam every year and attracts a large number of banking aspirants looking for prestigious job opportunities. The selection process for IBPS AFO consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview, followed by Document Verification.

 The IBPS has released the exam dates. The IBPS AFO Prelims is scheduled for 22nd and 23rd November 2025, and the IBPS AFO Mains Exam is to be held on 4th January 2026. The comprehensive details of the IBPS AFO 2025 Selection Process are provided here.

IBPS AFO Selection Process 2025

First of all the candidates must be aware of the IBPS AFO selection process before applying for the examination, AFO that preparation can be initiated with a well-defined strategy. Here we have provided a brief of the selection process.

1. Prelims: The first stage of the selection process is the Prelims.  Achieving the minimum cut-off marks in each section is very important to qualify for the mains exam. Please note that preliminary exam results are not considered for final selection but are required for online access.

For IT Officers, Agriculture Field Officers, HR/Personnel Officers, and Marketing Officers, the prelims exam consists of English Language (50 questions, 25 marks), Reasoning Ability (50 questions, 50 marks), and Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions, 50 marks), totaling 150 questions and 125 marks, and lasting 120 minutes (40 minutes per section).

2. Mains:  Those who have passed the previous exam can access the network. The IBSP AFO Mains Exam is also online and consists of professional knowledge in agriculture. The marks in the main exam play an important role in determining the final merit list. As in the preliminary exam, candidates must score a minimum marks in each section and reach the overall cut-off to pass. The main exam comprises of 60 questions for 60 marks, with a duration of 45 minutes.

3. Interview: The interview assesses candidates' professional knowledge, communication skills, and suitability for the specialist officer role. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 40% for general candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.

3. Document Verification: After the main exam, candidates who perform well will be called for the document verification stage. At this stage, applicants must submit the necessary documents, certificates, and evidence to prove their eligibility and identity. It is very important to ensure that all the necessary documents are readily available and to avoid possible complications at this stage.

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Also, check: IBPS AFO Preperation Strategy

IBPS AFO Exam Pattern 2025

IBPS AFO 2025 Exam will be conducted in the following two phases: Preliminary Exam and Mains Exam. It is mandatory for every applicant to clear all levels of examination to get selected to the post of AFO in multiple Public Sector Banks participating in IBPS AFO 2025.

• IBPS added a separate section time for each section in the prelims. The total duration of IBPS AFO Prelims is 120 minutes, with 40 minutes for each section.

• The candidate must first appear for the preliminary examination, and the students selected after the preliminary examination are allowed to take the main examination.

• Pre-examination marks are not considered for final selection, it is entirely based on the mains exam and interview.

The IBPS AFO mains exam contains questions only on professional knowledge topics.

Check: IBPS AFO Syllabus

IBPS AFO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

For the AFO(Agriculture Field Office), the prelims IBPS AFO exam pattern is as follows-

IBPS AFO Mains Exam Pattern

For the Posts of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer

 IBPS AFO Interview 2025

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the final stage of the recruitment, i.e., IBPS AFO Interview, which assesses the technical knowledge, banking awareness, communication skills, and personality traits relevant to the AFO. The interview carries 100 marks, it carries 20% weightage combined with the mains exam (80:20 ratio). Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% for general candidates, 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories. The duration of the Interview typically lasts for 15-20 minutes.

IBPS AFO Document Verification

As part of the IBPS officer selection process, a document verification arrangement is strictly followed to ensure the authenticity of the credentials of the candidates. Here is the prescribed order of document verification:

• Interview Call Letter: Valid printout issued by IBPS for the interview.

• Online Application Form: System-generated printout submitted during registration.

• Birth Certificate: Birth certificate issued by a competent authority or SSC/Class 10 certificate showing DOB.

• Photo Identity Proof: Government-issued ID such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, or other valid photo ID as specified by IBPS.

• Educational Qualification Certificates: Mark sheets and certificates for all educational qualifications from recognized boards/universities confirming result declaration.

• Caste Certificate (if applicable): For SC/ST/OBC candidates, a valid caste certificate in the prescribed format issued by competent authority. OBC candidates from the creamy layer or whose caste is not listed in the Central List must apply as the General category.

• EWS Certificate (if applicable): Income and Asset Certificate issued by a notified authority for Economically Weaker Section candidates.

• Disability Certificate (if applicable): For persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), a certificate issued by the District Medical Board.

• Scribe Certificate (if applicable): Candidates with writing limitations who used a scribe must provide a medical certificate stating the need.

• Ex-Servicemen Documents (if applicable): Service or Discharge Book, pension payment order, and proof of last rank; or release certificate if still in service.

• No Objection Certificate (NOC): For candidates employed in government offices, PSUs, or nationalized banks, an original NOC from the employer is mandatory.

• Experience Certificates (if applicable): For candidates with prior work experience, original or digitally signed experience certificates.

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