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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the recruitment of Agriculture Field Officers (AFO) for 2024, with a total of 346 vacancies available across various banks. With the official notification now released, interested candidates must ensure that they meet the specified eligibility criteria before applying. It is crucial to thoroughly review these criteria to ensure that you are eligible for the role.
The eligibility requirements for the IBPS AFO position include factors such as age limit, educational qualifications, and experience. For a detailed understanding of these requirements and to ensure your eligibility, please refer to the official notification and the information provided below.
IBPS AFO Eligibility Criteria 2024
The eligibility criteria for the IBPS Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) recruitment cover three key aspects: nationality, age, and educational qualifications. Candidates must be Indian citizens or meet the nationality requirements specified in the official notification. The age limit is set between 20 and 30 years, with relaxations available for candidates from reserved categories and other special groups as per government norms. Additionally, applicants are required to hold a relevant degree in agriculture or a related field, ensuring they have the necessary educational background for the role.
Let’s learn each aspect in detail:
Age Limit (As of August 1, 2024)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Candidates must be born between August 2, 1994, and August 1, 2004 (both dates inclusive).
Relaxation of Upper Age Limit
Age relaxation is available for specific categories:
- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (OBC) (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”): 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs) and Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs): 5 years, subject to government guidelines
- Persons affected by the 1984 riots: 5 years
Educational Qualification
To be eligible for the IBPS AFO position, candidates must have a 4-year degree in one of the following fields:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Science
- Dairy Science
- Fishery Science
- Pisciculture
- Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation
- Cooperation & Banking
- Agro-Forestry
- Forestry
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- B.Tech Biotechnology
- Food Science
- Agriculture Business Management
- Food Technology
- Dairy Technology
- Agricultural Engineering
- Sericulture
- Fisheries Engineering
Nationality / Citizenship
Candidates must be one of the following:
- Citizen of India
- Subject of Nepal
- Subject of Bhutan
- Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, to settle permanently.
- Person of Indian Origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) to permanently settle in India.
Extra Points
The eligibility criteria for the IBPS Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) recruitment are crucial for determining candidates’ suitability for the role. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the key aspects:
Experience Criteria
The IBPS AFO Recruitment Notification for 2024 does not mention any specific work experience requirements. This means that candidates who meet the educational qualifications are eligible to apply, regardless of whether they have prior experience in the field. As a result, freshers can also apply for the role, and the absence of work experience will not impact the selection process. This makes the IBPS AFO position accessible to candidates at various stages of their careers, offering an excellent opportunity for both experienced professionals and newcomers to the field of agriculture.
Number of Attempts
According to the IBPS SO AFO Notification for 2024, there is no restriction on the number of attempts a candidate can make. As long as candidates meet the age limit criteria and possess the necessary qualifications, they can apply for the exam as many times as they wish. However, candidates from the General category who are over 30 years old will not be eligible to apply, as they exceed the maximum age limit for the IBPS AFO exam. Age relaxations are available for candidates from reserved categories as per government norms.
Important Points to Remember
- Age Relaxations: Candidates from various categories should be aware of the age relaxations provided under government rules. Understanding how these relaxations apply is crucial for determining eligibility.
- Certificates: SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates must submit a Caste/Category Certificate from the appropriate authority in the specified format to avail of age relaxations.
- No Objection Certificate: Applicants currently employed in any organization must provide a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their employer during the document verification stage.
- Single Application: Candidates are allowed to apply for only one position. Submitting multiple applications will result in rejection.
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