IBPS RRB SO Agriculture Officer Syllabus 2025 – Topic-wise Pattern & PDF

1. Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
2. Stage 2: Main Examination
3. Stage 3: Interview

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS RRB) has released the official syllabus and exam pattern for the SO Agriculture Officer recruitment exam. Candidates aiming for this exam must thoroughly review the syllabus and exam structure to plan their preparation effectively.

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• Reasoning Ability: Odd One Out, Direction Test, Causes and Effects, Sitting Arrangements, Analogies, Statement and Assumption, Word Formation, Coding-Decoding, Series Test, Decision Making, Inequalities, Ranking and Time, Alphabet Test, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Statement and Conclusion, Puzzles, Figure Series, Statements and Action Courses, Assertion and Reason.
• Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation: Simplification, Partnership, Averages, Time and Work, Quadratic Equations, Probability, Profit and Loss, Decimal Fractions, Age Problems, Simple Interest, Number System, Permutation and Combination, LCM, Compound Interest, Time and Distance, Percentages, Data Interpretation, Ratio and Proportion.
• Financial Awareness: Latest Topics in the Financial World, Monetary Policy, Budget and Economic Survey, Overview of Banking and Reforms in India, Bank Accounts and Special Individuals, Organizational Deposits, Credit & Loans, Advanced Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), Asset Reconstruction Companies, Loan Restructuring, Bad Loans, Risk Management, BASEL I & II, ACCORDS.
• English Language: Phrase Substitution, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms, Jumbled Words, Error Detection, Sentence Rearrangement, Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms, Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension.
• Hindi Language: Vyakaran (Grammar), Error Spotting, Paragraphs, Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Antonyms and Synonyms.
• Computer Knowledge: Networking, Input and Output Devices, Computer Abbreviations, Number System and Conversions, Security Tools, Computer Languages, Basic Internet Knowledge, Database, MS Office, Internet, Software and Hardware Fundamentals, Computer Fundamentals, Shortcut Keys, History of Computers.
• Professional Knowledge (Agriculture): Introduction to Agriculture, Agronomy, Agroforestry & Agroecology, Soil Concepts, Horticulture, Seed Science, Plant Physiology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Pathology, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering, Fishery Sciences.

Each wrong answer will lead to a deduction of 0.25 marks from the total score in both the Preliminary and Main examinations.

• "A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning" by R.S. Aggarwal
• "Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations" by R.S. Aggarwal
• NCERT Books for Agriculture and Related Subjects
• "Objective English" by S.P. Bakshi
• General Awareness and Financial Awareness by Arihant Publications
• Computer Awareness by Kiran Publications

• Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus thoroughly to plan your study effectively.
• Create a detailed study schedule covering both general and professional knowledge subjects.
• Use recommended study materials and solve previous years' papers for practice.
• Focus on conceptual clarity rather than rote learning.
• Practice regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
• Stay updated with current financial and agricultural news.
• Maintain a balanced lifestyle with proper rest and nutrition.
• Regularly revise topics to strengthen retention.
• Stay motivated and confident throughout your preparation journey.

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