SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026: Notification Released & Apply Online
September 19, 2026 by Poonam Chand
SBI Trade Finance
Officer Recruitment
2026: State Bank
of India (SBI) has invited online applications for the recruitment of Trade
Finance Officer – IBG (TFO-IBG) under the Specialist Cadre Officer category
on a regular basis. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement
No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15 for positions in Junior Management Grade Scale-I
(JMGS-I) and Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II).
A total of 35 vacancies are available, including 14
posts in JMGS-I and 21 posts in MMGS-II. Eligible candidates can apply online
from 29 August 2026 to 28 September 2026. Candidates meeting the
eligibility conditions may apply for both posts.
SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Particulars |
Details |
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Organization |
State Bank of India (SBI) |
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Recruitment |
Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 |
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Advertisement No. |
CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15 |
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Post |
Trade Finance Officer – IBG (TFO-IBG) |
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Total Vacancies |
35 |
|
JMGS-I Vacancies |
14 |
|
MMGS-II Vacancies |
21 |
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Job Type |
Regular |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Selection Process |
Shortlisting & Interview |
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Posting |
Hyderabad & Kolkata (indicative) |
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Registration Start |
29 August 2026 |
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Last Date |
28 September 2026 |
The notification states that selected candidates may
ultimately be posted anywhere in India at the Bank’s discretion.
SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Important
Dates
|
Event |
Date |
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Notification Date |
29 August 2026 |
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Online Application Start |
29 August 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply Online |
28 September 2026 |
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Last Date for Fee Payment |
28 September 2026 |
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Eligibility Date |
31 July 2026 |
SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Application
Fee
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General / EWS / OBC |
₹750/- |
|
SC / ST / PwBD |
Nil |
The application fee and intimation charges are
non-refundable. Applicable online transaction charges are to be borne by the
candidate.
SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancies
& Qualification
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Post |
Vacancies |
Age Limit |
Qualification |
Experience |
|
Trade Finance Officer – IBG |
14 |
21-30 Years |
Graduate in any discipline + IIBF Certification in Forex
Operations |
Minimum 1 Year |
|
Trade Finance Officer – IBG |
21 |
23-32 Years |
Graduate in any discipline + IIBF Certification in Forex
Operations |
Minimum 3 Years |
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Total |
35 |
— |
— |
— |
Vacancy distribution includes reservation for SC, ST, OBC,
EWS, UR and horizontal PwBD reservation as prescribed in the notification.
Educational Qualification
For both grades, candidates must be Graduates in any
discipline from a Government-recognized University or Institution and must
possess Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF. The certification
must be dated on or before 31 July 2026.
Preferred certifications include:
- Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS) by LIBF
- Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG) by LIBF
- Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) by ICC Academy
- Global Trade Certificate (GTC) by ICC Academy
- Certificate in International Trade Finance (CITF) by LIBF
- Certificate in International Trade Finance by IIBF
These preferred certifications must also be dated on or
before 31 July 2026.
Experience
JMGS-I: Minimum 1 year post-essential-qualification
experience in Trade Finance processing and operations in an Officer/Official
role in any scheduled commercial bank, preferably in a maker role. Bank job
listings
MMGS-II: Minimum 3 years post-essential-qualification
experience in Trade Finance processing in an Officer/Official role in any
scheduled commercial bank.
SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The age limit is calculated as on 31 July 2026.
- JMGS-I:
21 to 30 years
- MMGS-II:
23 to 32 years
The maximum age mentioned is for Unreserved candidates.
Relaxation in the upper age limit is available to eligible reserved-category
candidates according to Government of India guidelines.
Age Relaxation
|
Category |
Relaxation |
|
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 Years |
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SC / ST |
5 Years |
|
PwBD – UR/EWS |
10 Years |
|
PwBD – OBC |
13 Years |
|
PwBD – SC/ST |
15 Years |
Cumulative age relaxation is not available in combination
with other applicable relaxations.
SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Salary
JMGS-I
Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – ₹62,480 – 2,340/2 –
₹67,160 – 2,680/7 – ₹85,920
MMGS-II
Pay Scale: ₹64,820 – 2,340/1 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/10 –
₹93,960
Selected officers will also be eligible for DA, HRA, CCA,
Provident Fund, NPS, Leave Fare Concession (LFC), medical facilities and other
applicable benefits/perquisites as per Bank
rules.
SBI Trade Finance
Officer Recruitment
2026 Job Profile
Maker Role – JMGS-I
The Trade Finance Officer in the maker role will be
responsible for:
Bank job listings
- Entering
trade transactions.
- Scanning
and uploading relevant documents.
- Handling
TI+ data entry for trade finance transactions.
- Scrutinizing
documents before submission for approvals.
- Entering
screening data into relevant screening systems.
- Maintaining
accuracy and processing efficiency.
- Meeting
productivity and turnaround-time benchmarks.
Checker Role – MMGS-II
Responsibilities include:
- Checking
TI+ transaction details.
- Scrutinizing
documents for accuracy.
- Conducting
sanctions and AML screening.
- Ensuring
regulatory compliance.
- Acting
as an OFAC releaser where required.
- Monitoring
staff performance and productivity.
- Identifying
delayed transactions.
- Handling
rejected or incomplete transactions.
- Completing
risk, AML and compliance training.
Shift Timings
The positions may involve shift-based work:
|
Shift |
Working Hours (IST) |
|
Shift 1 |
06:00 AM – 03:00 PM |
|
Shift 2A |
09:00 AM – 06:00 PM |
|
Shift 2B |
01:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
|
Shift 3 |
09:00 PM – 06:00 AM |
Shift timings may be changed according to Bank requirements.
SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Probation
|
Grade |
Probation Period |
|
JMGS-I |
6 Months |
|
MMGS-II |
As per Bank’s applicable recruitment policy |
The JMGS-I probation period is specifically stated as 6
months in the notification.
Bank job listings
SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection
Process
The selection will be based on Shortlisting and Interview.
There is no written examination mentioned in the notification.
1. Shortlisting
Merely fulfilling the minimum qualification and experience
does not guarantee an interview call. A shortlisting committee constituted by
SBI will decide the shortlisting parameters and select an adequate number of
candidates for interview.
2. Interview
The interview will carry 100 marks. The qualifying
marks will be decided by SBI.
3. Final Merit List
The final merit list will be prepared in descending order
based only on interview scores. If candidates obtain equal marks at the
cut-off point, the older candidate will be ranked higher.
SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Important
Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for
uploading:
- Recent
Photograph
- Signature
- Detailed
Resume
- ID
Proof
- Date
of Birth Proof
- Caste
Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD
Certificate, if applicable
- Degree
Certificate
- IIBF
Certification in Forex Operations
- Experience
Certificates
- Preferred
Certification, if applicable
- Biodata
Form
- Form-16/Offer
Letter from current employer
- NOC
from present employer, wherever applicable
- Mandatory
Undertaking
The notification requires documents to be uploaded in PDF
format, generally not exceeding 500 KB.
Bank job listings
How to Apply for SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment
2026
Candidates must apply online only through the SBI
official careers portal. Applicants should first register, enter their personal
and educational details, upload the required photograph, signature and
documents, and pay the applicable application fee through the online payment
gateway.
Candidates can save a partially completed application and
continue later using the provisional registration number and password. The
saved application can be edited up to three times before final submission.
After final submission, candidates should print and retain the system-generated
application form and e-receipt for future reference.
Important: Hard copies of the application and
documents are not required to be sent to SBI.
SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Important
Links
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Particular |
Details |
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SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online |
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SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification |
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SBI Official Website |