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IBPS AFO Mains Descriptive Paper 2026: Essay & Letter Writing Practice

Practise the real 30-minute paper and get marks out of 25 with clear feedback.

निबंध + पत्र/रिपोर्ट · 30 मिनट · 25 अंक

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Example result
Marks out of 25Well done: likely to qualifyEssay 10/15 · Letter 6.5/10
  • 1Give one real example, like a scheme name.
  • 2Write “Yours faithfully” after “Sir/Madam”.
  • 3Check “farmer don't” → “farmers don't”.
IBPS AFO Mains on 1 Nov 2026 · 9 days left (tentative, IBPS calendar)
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The descriptive paper is test 5 of the same online Main examination (225 marks, 155 minutes in total). Dates and pattern from IBPS: IBPS AFO key facts.

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The paper at a glance

What the Descriptive paper looks like

One short paper at the end of IBPS AFO Mains. It is compulsory and qualifying: merit is decided by Professional Knowledge, but you must qualify this paper too.

2
Questions
1 essay + 1 letter or report
25
Marks
Essay 15 + Letter/Report 10 Expected
30
Minutes
One timer for both answers
Online
Typed on a computer
About 250 + 150 words Expected

2 questions, 25 marks and 30 minutes are from the IBPS CRP SPL-XVI notification. IBPS does not publish the marks split or word limits, so those are marked “Expected”. Full pattern: IBPS AFO Mains exam pattern 2026.

What to expect

Essay and letter/report topics

Topics are usually about farming, rural life and banking: the work an Agriculture Field Officer does.

Essay themes

Write about 250 words with an introduction, 2–3 points and a conclusion.

Agri socio-economic issuesRural bankingTechnology in farmingGovernment schemes

Letter and report types

Write about 150 words in the right format: address, date, subject, salutation and closing.

Formal letterInformal letterProfessional / officialReportRural banking & agri issues

Sample topics from our practice bank

  1. EssaySmall and marginal farmers: the backbone of Indian agriculture and its biggest challenge
  2. EssayAgricultural credit: from moneylenders to Kisan Credit Cards
  3. EssayDrones in Indian agriculture: promise and practicality
  4. Formal letterLetter to DAO: crop insurance awareness camp
  5. Informal letterTo a friend: how an FPO changed your village
  6. Reporthailstorm crop damage and relief steps
How AgriPrep helps

Practise exactly like the exam, learn from every answer

Everything is in simple English, made for AFO aspirants.

Real exam practice

30-minute timer and a live word count, just like the computer-based test.

No copy-paste

You type every word yourself, as in the real exam.

Marks out of 25

A clear rubric: content, structure, grammar, vocabulary and format.

What a top answer includes

See the points and facts a high-scoring answer would cover.

Corrections on your text

Mistakes are marked in your own answer, with the right version.

Model answers

Simple-English model answers with labelled parts and useful phrases.

Progress tracking

See your marks for every attempt and how you improve.

Teacher check

Answers that are flagged are checked again by a teacher.

How marking works

From your answer to your marks in about a minute

An AI examiner marks your answer with a fixed rubric. It usually takes under a minute.

  1. 1

    Choose a paper or a question

    A full 30-minute paper, or one essay or letter to practise.

  2. 2

    Type your answer

    The timer and word count help you plan. Your work saves by itself.

  3. 3

    Your answer is marked

    Content, structure, grammar, vocabulary and format are each given a band.

  4. 4

    Read your feedback

    Marks out of 25, the top 3 things to fix, corrections and a model answer.

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Tips to score well

6 simple habits that earn marks

Small habits make a big difference in a 30-minute paper.

Plan for 2–3 minutes

Before typing, note your 3 main points. A short plan saves time later.

Use a clear structure

Introduction, 2–3 short paragraphs, conclusion. One idea per paragraph.

Check the letter format

From, date, to, subject, salutation, body, closing, signature. “Sir/Madam” goes with “Yours faithfully”.

Stay near the word limit

Aim for about 250 words for the essay and 150 for the letter. Much shorter or longer can cost marks.

Use real facts

Name a scheme like PM-KISAN, PMFBY or the Kisan Credit Card. One real fact beats three general lines.

Keep 2 minutes to revise

Read once for spelling, “a/an/the” and singular/plural mistakes.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the IBPS AFO Mains Descriptive paper?

It is the English writing test in the IBPS AFO (Agriculture Field Officer) Main Examination. It has 2 questions for 25 marks in 30 minutes. You write an essay and a letter or report, typed on a computer.

Is the Descriptive paper compulsory?

Yes. Every Mains candidate must write it. It is a qualifying paper: final merit is based on Professional Knowledge, but you still have to qualify the Descriptive paper as per IBPS rules.

How are marks given in the Descriptive paper?

IBPS does not publish its marking scheme. Examiners usually look at content, structure, grammar, vocabulary and, for letters and reports, the correct format. On AgriPrep we expect 15 marks for the essay and 10 for the letter/report and mark on these points, but this split is not official.

How does AgriPrep check my answers?

Your answer is marked by an AI examiner using a fixed rubric (content, structure, grammar, vocabulary and format). It gives marks out of 25, corrections on your own text and a model answer. Answers that look copied or unusual are flagged and checked by a teacher.

Can I practise on a phone?

Yes. The practice works on a phone, but the real exam is typed on a computer keyboard, so practise on a laptop or desktop when you can.

How much does it cost?

Every student gets 3 free answer checks. After that, 10 answer checks cost ₹99. A full paper uses 2 checks (1 per answer). Complete Combo buyers get one pack of 10 checks free.

How many times can I practise?

There are 3 full papers and 25 practice questions. You can attempt them again as many times as you like; each answer you send for marking uses 1 answer check (questions marked Free don't use one).

Is AgriPrep linked to IBPS?

No. AgriPrep is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with IBPS. Our marks are a practice guide only and do not predict your actual result.

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AgriPrep is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with IBPS. Marks on AgriPrep are a practice guide only; they do not predict or guarantee your exam result. Exam facts are from the IBPS CRP SPL-XVI notification; items marked “Expected” are not official.