{"id":753500,"date":"2025-04-07T13:02:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T07:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=753500"},"modified":"2025-04-07T13:02:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T07:32:55","slug":"ibps-rrb-exam-so-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/ibps-rrb-exam-so-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS RRB SO Agriculture Officer 2025: Dates, Eligibility, and Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), a division of the Ministry of Finance, was formed to staff the country\u2019s nationalized banks and regional rural banks with competent candidates. In furtherance of its objective, IBPS conducts various exams across multiple categories to ensure staffing in eligible <strong>banks<\/strong>.&nbsp;While there are multiple categories of exams such as the Regional Rural Banks (<strong>RRB<\/strong>) exam, Specialist Officer exam, <strong>Clerk<\/strong> exam, etc. In this blog, we will be focusing on the IBPS&nbsp;RRB SO Agriculture Officer exam through which the IPBS recruits Specialist Officers in the field of Agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Relevant details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducting body<\/td><td>Institute of Banking Personnel Selection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Frequency of exam<\/td><td>Once a year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application process<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official website&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibps.in\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.ibps.in<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of examination<\/td><td>Online&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selection Process<\/td><td>Online exam and interview<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ibps-rrb-so-agriculture-officer-exam-dates-2025\">IBPS RRB SO Agriculture Officer Exam Dates 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The important dates for the IBPS RRB SO exam 2025 for agriculture officers are yet to be notified. However, based on the data and dates accumulated over the past few years, we have prepared the table below of tentative dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Release of Notification<\/td><td>Expected in May\/June 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Start of Online Application<\/td><td>Expected in June 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date to Apply<\/td><td>Expected in July 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admit Card Release<\/td><td>August\/September 2025 (Tentative)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single Online Exam Date<\/td><td>13th September 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Result Declaration<\/td><td>October 2025 (Tentative)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview (if applicable)<\/td><td>October\/November 2025 (Tentative)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Provisional Allotment<\/td><td>January 2026 (Tentative)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ibps-rrb-so-agriculture-officer-eligibility-criteria-for-2025\">IBPS RRB SO Agriculture Officer Eligibility Criteria for 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidates planning to sit for the IBPS RRB exam or the post of Specialist Officer (Agriculture) must fulfil the following requirements:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must be an Indian citizen or from Nepal, Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee (settled in India).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your age should be between 21 to 32 years as on 1st June 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must have a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Agriculture or related fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accepted degrees include <strong>Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/forestry\/\">Forestry<\/a>, Veterinary Science<\/strong>, etc, with a minimum score of fifty (50) percent marks.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your degree should be from a recognized university or institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No work experience is required, but it may be helpful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age relaxation is available for SC\/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwD (10 yrs) and other categories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should have proper documents and certificates for education and category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic computer knowledge is useful, though not compulsory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All details must be true and verifiable during the document verification round.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Must Read:<\/strong> <strong>SBI Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-process-for-the-ibps-rrb-so-exam-agriculture-officer\">Application Process for the IBPS RRB SO Exam Agriculture Officer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The application process is completely online for the IBPS RRB SO Agriculture Officer exam, and candidates need to register for the exam on the IBPS website itself. The four-stage process is mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the official website to create a login ID and password.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload the necessary documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out the application form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make the requisite payment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ibps-rrb-so-exam-application-fee-for-2025\">IBPS RRB SO Exam Application Fee for 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fee schedule for the exam is stated below:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fee<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC\/ST\/PWD Candidates<\/td><td>INR 175<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General and OBC Candidates<\/td><td>INR 850<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <strong>SBI Clerk Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ibps-rrb-so-agriculture-officer-exam-pattern\">IBPS RRB SO Agriculture Officer Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bThe IBPS RRB Specialist Officer (SO) Agriculture Officer Exam 2025 is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit Agriculture Field Officers in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). The selection process comprises three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. Below is the detailed exam pattern for each stage:\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-preliminary-examination\">1. Preliminary Examination:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The preliminary exam consists of three sections with a total of 150 multiple-choice questions, conducted over 120 minutes. Each section has a specific time allocation of 40 minutes. The medium of the exam is bilingual (English and Hindi), except for the English Language section. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>150<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>125<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>120 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-main-examination\">2. Main Examination:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main exam focuses on Professional Knowledge relevant to the Agriculture Field Officer role. It comprises 60 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes. The exam is conducted bilingually (English and Hindi), and a negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for each incorrect answer.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Knowledge<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>45 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-interview\">3. Interview:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who qualify in the main examination are called for the interview, which carries 100 marks. The final selection is based on the combined scores of the main examination and the interview, with a weightage of 80:20 respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ibps-rrb-so-agriculture-officer-exam-syllabus-for-2025\">IBPS RRB SO Agriculture Officer Exam Syllabus for 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bThe IBPS RRB Specialist Officer (SO) Agriculture Officer Exam assesses candidates through a structured selection process comprising three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. Below is the detailed syllabus for each stage:\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-preliminary-exam-syllabus-with-weightage\">1. Preliminary Exam Syllabus with Weightage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics Covered<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approx. Weightage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Direction, etc.<\/td><td>50 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Fillers, etc.<\/td><td>25 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant Aptitude<\/td><td>Simplification, Data Interpretation, Profit &amp; Loss, Time &amp; Work, etc.<\/td><td>50 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>125 marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-main-exam-syllabus-professional-knowledge-agriculture-with-weightage\">2. Main Exam Syllabus (Professional Knowledge &#8211; Agriculture) with Weightage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subtopics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approx. Weightage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agriculture in India<\/td><td>Major crops, cropping patterns, agri institutes<\/td><td>8\u201310 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agricultural Practices<\/td><td>Soil preparation, sowing, manures, harvesting<\/td><td>5\u20137 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Horticulture<\/td><td>Fruits, vegetables, post-harvest management<\/td><td>4\u20135 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seed Science &amp; Technology<\/td><td>GM crops, hybrid seeds, seed testing<\/td><td>4\u20135 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soil Science<\/td><td>Types of soil, soil fertility, pH, conservation<\/td><td>4\u20135 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Animal Husbandry &amp; Dairy<\/td><td>Livestock care, poultry, dairy farming<\/td><td>6\u20138 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agri. Economics &amp; Finance<\/td><td>NABARD, PM-KISAN, KCC, MSP, crop insurance<\/td><td>8\u201310 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agri Engineering<\/td><td>Farm tools, irrigation systems, greenhouse techniques<\/td><td>4\u20135 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plant Pathology &amp; Entomology<\/td><td>Pests, diseases, pest management techniques<\/td><td>5\u20136 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agroforestry &amp; Ecology<\/td><td>Environmental conservation, climate impacts<\/td><td>3\u20134 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Agri Affairs<\/td><td>Recent govt schemes, updates in agri sector<\/td><td>2\u20133 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>60 marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-interview-stage\">3. Interview Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weightage in Final Selection<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Exam<\/td><td>80%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <strong>A Guide On How to Prepare for Bank Exams<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-salary-and-benefits-for-specialist-officer-agriculture\">Salary and Benefits for Specialist Officer (Agriculture)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200b\u200bThe IBPS RRB Specialist Officer (Agriculture Officer) position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits. Here&#8217;s a detailed overview:\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Component<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic Pay<\/td><td>\u20b948,170 per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pay Scale<\/td><td>\u20b948,170-1,740\/1-\u20b949,910-1,990\/10-\u20b969,810<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gross Emoluments<\/td><td>Approximately \u20b975,000 to \u20b977,000 per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In-Hand Salary<\/td><td>Approximately \u20b965,000 to \u20b967,000 per month after deductions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-allowances-and-benefits\">Allowances and Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the basic pay, Agriculture Officers are entitled to various allowances and perks, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Festival Bonus:<\/strong> Additional pay during festive seasons.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dearness Allowance (DA):<\/strong> A cost of living adjustment allowance.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>House Rent Allowance (HRA):<\/strong> Assistance with accommodation expenses.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special Allowance:<\/strong> Additional pay for specific duties or roles.\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankersadda.com\/ibps-afo-salary\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bankersadda<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transport Allowance:<\/strong> Support for commuting expenses.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provident Fund (PF):<\/strong> Retirement benefit scheme.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ibps-rrb-so-exam-agriculture-officer-vacancies-for-2025\">IBPS RRB SO Exam Agriculture Officer Vacancies for 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of April 7, 2025, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has not yet released the official notification for the IBPS RRB Specialist Officer (Agriculture Officer) vacancies for 2025. The notification is anticipated to be published in June 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For context, in the previous recruitment cycle, there were 70 vacancies for the Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer) position . However, the number of vacancies can vary each year based on the requirements of the participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preparation-tips-for-ibps-rrb-so-agriculture-officer-exam-2025\">Preparation Tips\u00a0for IBPS RRB SO Agriculture Officer Exam 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some simple and effective preparation tips for the IBPS RRB SO Agriculture Officer Exam 2025 to help you stay focused and confident:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the exam pattern \u2013 Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go through the full syllabus and focus more on Agriculture topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a daily study timetable and follow it regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start with basic NCERT books and one good agriculture reference book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make short notes for quick revision later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice mock tests 2\u20133 times a week to improve speed and accuracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solve previous year question papers to know the exam trend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay updated with recent agriculture schemes and current affairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for the interview by practicing common questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay consistent, revise regularly, and keep a positive mindset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ibps-rrb-so-agriculture-officer-preparation-books-for-2025\">IBPS RRB SO Agriculture Officer Preparation Books for 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the vast yet defined syllabus, it is imperative that candidates pick the literature best suited to their needs in order to aid their preparation. The recommended books are mentioned below:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Book Title<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Author \/ Publisher<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why It\u2019s Good<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agriculture at a Glance<\/td><td>R. K. Sharma<\/td><td>Covers all major agri topics in simple language<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objective Agriculture<\/td><td>S.R. Kantwa \/ Jain Brothers<\/td><td>Good for practice MCQs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Agriculture<\/td><td>Muniraj Singh Rathore<\/td><td>Best for conceptual clarity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICAR UG\/PG Notes (or online PDFs)<\/td><td>ICAR &amp; Online Sources<\/td><td>Authentic and exam-relevant material<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agriculture Question Bank<\/td><td>K. N. Bhatia \/ Arihant<\/td><td>For last-minute revision and practice<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, given the vast syllabus, candidates should do their research and pick additional literature best suited for their preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672122437581\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is the IBPS RRB exam conducted online?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. The IBPS RRB exam is an online exam.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672122473339\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many banks participate in the IBPS RRB exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A total of fifty-six (56) regional rural banks participate in the recruitment process.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672122496660\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is there a negative marking in the IBPS RRB SO Agriculture Officer exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. There is a negative marking of one-fourth for each incorrect answer<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672122527214\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is the exam in Hindi or English?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">All sections in the exam are bilingual, i.e., available in both Hindi and English.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744017565322\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who is eligible for IBPS agriculture Officer?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To apply for the IBPS Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) exam, candidates should be 20 to 30 years old and must have completed a four-year graduation degree in a relevant subject such as agriculture, horticulture, or animal husbandry.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744017865321\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which degree is best for agriculture officer?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To be eligible, you must have a bachelor\u2019s degree in a related field such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, or Veterinary Science.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-adc4b1619be72b19c4386dda21667032\"><strong>RELATED BLOGS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/jobs-after-bsc-agriculture\/\"><strong>Scope &amp; Jobs After BSc Agriculture<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>What is the Full Form of ADO?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/career-in-agriculture\/\"><strong>How to Make a Career in Agriculture<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/highest-paying-agriculture-jobs\/\"><strong>10 Highest Paying Agriculture 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