IBPS Agriculture Field Officer 2020 – Apply Online

Working in the fields to make the world feed is something great beyond the imagination. It is one of the most divine activities one can have in life. As we all know that there is no need for a particular course or an entrance for being a farmer. But for supporting a farmer in their life there needs a particular course and an entrance. The Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) is such a specialist job that is recruited by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the participating banks in order to serve and support the agriculture sector and farmers of the country.

What is an Agriculture Field Officer?

Agriculture Field Officer is a specialist job in the banking sector. It is recruited by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) in the Specialist Officer (SO) Category. Agriculture Field Officer is one of the posts that is recruited among the Specialist Officer (SO) Common Recruitment Process (CRP). The main duty of an AFO is to provide financial assistance to the agriculture sector by providing loans, aids and other financial packages to the famers for enhancing their agriculture sector. The Agriculture Field Officer provides rural financial upgradation to the primary sector.

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How to Apply for an Agriculture Field Officer exam?

The agriculture Field Officer is recruited by the IBPS under Specialist Officer (SO) category through its Common Recruitment Process (CRP). The application of the respective examination should be made on the official site of the IBPS.

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 The tentative schedule of the event is as follows:

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Pre-Requisites for Applying Online 

Before applying online, candidates should—

(i) scan their: 

– photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm) 

– signature 

– left thumb impression (If a candidate is not having a left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb. If both thumbs are missing, the impression of one of the fingers of the left hand starting from the forefinger should be taken. If there are no fingers on the left hand, the impression of one of the fingers of the right hand starting from the forefinger should be taken.  If no fingers are available, the impression of the left toe may be taken.  In all such cases where left thumb impression is not uploaded, the candidate should specify in the uploaded document the name of finger and the specification of left/right hand or toe).

– a hand written declaration (text given below) (In case of candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration typed and put their left-hand thumb impression below the typed declaration and upload the document as per specifications).

(ii) Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.

(iii) The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged

(iv) The text for the hand written declaration is as follows – “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”  

(v) The above mentioned hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s handwriting and in English only. If it is written by anybody else or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid.

(vi) Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make Online Payment of the requisite application fee/ intimation charges

(vii) have a valid personal email ID, which should be kept active till the declaration of results of this round of CRP. IBPS may send intimation to download call letters for the Examination etc. through the registered e-mail ID. Under no circumstances, a candidate should share with/mention e-mail ID to / of any other person. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID before applying on-line and must maintain that email account. 

Procedure for Applying Online

(1) Candidates are first required to go to the IBPS’s authorized website www.ibps.in and click on the Home Page to open the link “CRP Specialist Officers” and then click on the option “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- Specialist Officers (CRP-SPL-IX)” to open the On-Line Application Form.  

(2) Candidates will have to click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” to register their application by entering their basic information in the online application form. After that a provisional registration number and password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidates should note down the Provisional registration number and password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent. They can reopen the saved data using Provisional registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed. 

(3) Candidates are required to upload their – Photograph – Signature – Left Thumb Impression – A hand written declaration   as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of documents.

(4) Candidates are advised to carefully fill in the online application form themselves as no change in any of the data filled in the online application form will be possible/ entertained. Prior to submission of the online application candidates are advised to use the “SAVE AND NEXT” facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. No change is permitted after clicking on FINAL SUBMIT Button. Visually Impaired candidates are responsible for carefully verifying/ getting the details filled in, in the online application form properly verified and ensuring that the same are correct prior to submission as no change is possible after submission.

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Conclusion

The IBPS SO Officer is the gateway towards the Agriculture Field Officer which is not only a prominent job in the society but also a great social service and helping hand towards the agriculture sector and the farmers in our country. Prepare for the exam with Entri mentoring through Banking 2.0. Keep studying and keep winning.