Best Books and Notes for IBPS SO AFO Mains Exam (Agriculture Knowledge)

 

Best Books & Recommended Study Material for IBPS SO AFO Mains Exam (Agriculture Knowledge)

The IBPS SO AFO Mains is a 60-mark Professional Knowledge paper focused entirely on Agriculture & Allied subjects. The right books are essential for conceptual clarity, objective practice, and high scoring.

Here is the most recommended and authentic list trusted by toppers and coaching experts:

Standard Recommended Books

1. Advance Agriculture (Vol. I & II) – Ashok Malwa
2. Objective Agriculture – S. R. Kantwa & J. P. Yadav
3. Principles of Agronomy – T. Yellamanda Reddy & G. H. Sankara Reddy
4. Introductory Soil Science – D. K. Das
5. Basic Horticulture – Jitendra Singh
6. Seed Technology – P. K. Agrawal
7. Handbook of Animal Husbandry – ICAR Publication
8. A Textbook of Fishery Science and Indian Fisheries – C. B. L. Srivastava
9. Elements of Agricultural Engineering – J. Sahay
10. Agricultural Economics – S. S. Acharya & N. L. Agarwal

Expert Recommended Authentic References

(Suggested by R.S. Maitry – 15+ Years Teaching Experience)

• Brief Book of Agriculture – R.S. Maitry
• Handbook of Agriculture – ICAR
• Textbook of Field Crop Production (Vol. 1 & 2) – Dr. Rajendra Prasad
• Basic Horticulture – Jitendra Singh
• Principles of Agronomy – T. Yellamanda Reddy & G. H. Sankara Reddy
• Introductory Soil Science – D. K. Das

Important Digital & Reference Sources

• Latest Annual Report – ICAR
• Latest Annual Report – Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
• NABARD Official Documents & Reports
• TNAU Agri Portal (tnau.ac.in)
• e-agri.org Portal
• APEDA Website

Pro Tip for Notes

Make your own short one-liner notes and revision charts from these books, especially for Government Schemes, latest data, definitions, and high-weightage topics. These self-made notes are extremely helpful in the final 15–20 days.

Latest Update (as of 31 May 2026):

IBPS SO 2026 notification expected in June 2026 | Tentative Mains Date: 1 November 2026

These resources cover the complete syllabus. Combine them with previous year IBPS AFO Mains papers and daily MCQ practice for best results.

All the best, future Agriculture Field Officers! 🌾

Note: Always refer to the official IBPS website (www.ibps.in) for the final notification and exact details.