Last updated: September 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM
State Bank of India has invited online applications for the recruitment of Trade Finance Officer-IBG (TFO-IBG) on a regular basis in the Specialist Cadre under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15. A total of 35 posts are on offer — 14 in Junior Management Grade Scale-I and 21 in Middle Management Grade Scale-II. Graduates holding an IIBF Certification in Forex Operations along with trade finance experience in a scheduled commercial bank can apply online from 29.08.2026 to 19.09.2026.
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Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Trade Finance Officer-IBG (TFO-IBG) — JMGS-I and MMGS-II |
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment and Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15 dated 29.08.2026 |
| Location | All India / Central Govt — indicative place of posting is Hyderabad and Kolkata |
| Total Vacancies | 35 (SC 5, ST 2, OBC 8, EWS 3, UR 17; PwBD-VI 2 horizontal) |
| Qualification | Graduate in any discipline plus Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF, dated on or before 31.07.2026 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years (JMGS-I) and 23 to 32 years (MMGS-II) as on 31.07.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting → Interview (100 marks) → Merit list |
| Pay Scale | Basic Rs. 48,480 to 85,920 (JMGS-I) and Rs. 64,820 to 93,960 (MMGS-II), plus DA, HRA, CCA, NPS and other perquisites |
| How to Apply | Apply online only through the SBI careers portal |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | SBI Recruitment Portal |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 29.08.2026 |
| Online registration and fee payment begins | 29.08.2026 |
| Last date for online registration | 19.09.2026 |
| Last date for online fee payment | 19.09.2026 |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 31.07.2026 |
| Interview date | To be announced on the SBI careers website |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 750 (application fee and intimation charges, non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
| Mode of payment | Online only — debit card, credit card or internet banking through the integrated payment gateway |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Grade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD (VI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Finance Officer-IBG | JMGS-I | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 1 |
| Trade Finance Officer-IBG | MMGS-II | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 21 | 1 |
| Total | — | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 35 | 2 |
Note: PwBD reservation is horizontal (VI — visually impaired) and is included in the overall vacancies of the respective parent category. Eligible candidates may apply for both posts. The number of vacancies is provisional and may change according to the Bank’s actual requirement.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduate in any discipline from a Government-recognised University or Institution, plus Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF. The certificate must be dated on or before 31.07.2026. |
| Preferred Certification | CDCS (Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists) or CSDG (Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees) by LIBF, or CTFP (Certified Trade Finance Professional) by ICC Academy; alternatively GTC (Global Trade Certificate) by ICC Academy or CITF (Certificate in International Trade Finance) by LIBF or IIBF. Certificate must be dated on or before 31.07.2026. |
| Experience — JMGS-I | Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in trade finance processing and operations in an officer role in any scheduled commercial bank. Experience in a ‘maker’ role will be preferred. |
| Experience — MMGS-II | Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in trade finance processing in an officer role in any scheduled commercial bank. |
| Age Limit | JMGS-I: 21 to 30 years. MMGS-II: 23 to 32 years. Both as on 31.07.2026. Check your age eligibility → |
| Nationality | Indian citizens |
| Application Restriction | Eligible candidates may apply for both posts. If more than one application is submitted for the same post, only the last valid application is retained and the fee paid for other registrations is forfeited. Teaching and training experience is not counted towards eligibility. |
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)
| Category | Relaxation (years) |
|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (UR / EWS) | 10 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (OBC) | 13 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (SC / ST) | 15 |
Note: Age relaxation is not cumulative across categories. Candidates claiming relaxation must produce the required certificates at the time of the interview.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Shortlisting | A Shortlisting Committee constituted by the Bank decides the shortlisting parameters. Merely meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. The Bank’s decision on who is called is final and no correspondence is entertained. |
| Stage 2 — Interview | Carries 100 marks. Qualifying marks in the interview are decided by the Bank. The centre and venue are fixed by the Bank; requests for a change of centre are not considered. Outstation candidates are reimbursed economy-class airfare by the shortest route, subject to a maximum of Rs. 10,000 (to and fro) or the actual travel cost within India, whichever is lower, on producing tickets and boarding passes. Local transport is not reimbursed. |
| Stage 3 — Merit List | Prepared in descending order of interview marks only. Where two or more candidates score the same cut-off marks, they are ranked in descending order of age (older candidate first). |
| Stage 4 — Pre-appointment formalities | Offer of appointment is subject to verification of eligibility, credentials and certificates, satisfactory reference reports, medical fitness and verification of antecedents. Selected candidates serve a probation period of 6 months. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale — JMGS-I | Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 |
| Pay Scale — MMGS-II | Rs. 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960 |
| Allowances | Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and City Compensatory Allowance as applicable from time to time |
| Retirement benefits | Provident Fund and Contributory Pension Fund (NPS) |
| Other benefits | Leave Fare Concession, medical facility and other perquisites as per the Bank’s rules |
| Probation | 6 months for both grades |
| Cadre | The post remains in the Specialist Cadre; there is no provision for change to the general cadre |
| Work shifts | Shift 1: 06:00 to 15:00 hrs; Shift 2A: 09:00 to 18:00 hrs; Shift 2B: 13:30 to 22:30 hrs; Shift 3: 21:00 to 06:00 hrs (IST). Shift timings may change as per the Bank’s requirement. |
How to Apply
- Go to the SBI careers page at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings, scroll down to Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15 and read the detailed advertisement carefully.
- Click the Apply Online link, complete the new registration and note the provisional registration number and password generated by the system. Saved applications can be reopened and edited a maximum of three times.
- Scan and upload the photograph, signature and all supporting documents in the prescribed formats and sizes, then preview each upload to confirm it opens correctly.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 750 online through debit card, credit card or internet banking (SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt). Registration is complete only once the fee is paid.
- Submit the application, then print the system-generated e-receipt and application form for your records.
Note: Applications are accepted online only through the link on the Bank’s official website. Hard copies of the application or documents sent to the office are not accepted, and no change, correction or modification is permitted after the online submission window closes.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Latest passport-size photograph | JPG or JPEG, 20 KB to 50 KB, 200×230 pixels preferred, colour photo on a white or light background, no cap or dark glasses Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | JPG or JPEG, 10 KB to 20 KB, 140×60 pixels preferred, signed by the applicant in black ink on white paper. Signatures in capital letters are not accepted. |
| Detailed resume | PDF, A4 page size, file not exceeding 500 KB |
| ID proof | |
| Date of birth proof | |
| Caste certificate and PwBD certificate (if applicable) | PDF, issued by a competent authority in the prescribed Government of India format |
| Essential educational qualification — degree certificate | |
| IIBF Certification in Forex Operations | PDF, mandatory, dated on or before 31.07.2026 |
| Experience certificate | PDF, mandatory. It must specifically state that the candidate has the required trade finance experience. |
| Preferential certificate (if any) | PDF — CDCS, CSDG, CTFP, GTC or CITF |
| Biodata form | Duly filled, signed and scanned as PDF. Format is available on the SBI careers page under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15. |
| Form-16 or offer letter from the current employer | |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | PDF. Mandatory for candidates working in a Government organisation, PSU or public sector bank. Upload it at registration if available; it must in any case be produced at the interview. |
| Undertaking | PDF, mandatory. Format is available on the SBI careers page under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15. |
| All documents — general specification | PDF format, A4 page size, each file not exceeding 500 KB. Scan at a minimum of 200 DPI in true colour and make sure the upload is clear and readable. |
Important Links
| Apply Online (29.08.2026 to 19.09.2026) | Apply Online |
| Download Official Notification (English) | Download Notification PDF |
| Download Official Notification (Hindi) | Download Hindi Notification PDF |
| Biodata Format | Download Biodata Format |
| Undertaking Format | Download Undertaking Format |
| Official Website | SBI Careers – Current Openings |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without the IIBF Certification in Forex Operations — it is an essential qualification, not a preferred one, and the certificate must be dated on or before 31.07.2026.
- Treating teaching or training work as eligible experience. The notification states plainly that teaching and training experience is not counted.
- Uploading an experience certificate that does not specifically mention trade finance processing — a generic banking experience letter can cost you the shortlisting.
- Submitting more than one application for the same post. Only the last valid application is retained and the fee paid on the other registrations is forfeited.
- Waiting until 19.09.2026 to register. The fee must also be paid by that date, and a payment failure on the last day cannot be corrected afterwards.
- Assuming a posting close to home. Hyderabad and Kolkata are the indicative centres, and the Bank states that requests for any other centre will not be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026?
Online registration and fee payment both close on 19.09.2026.
2. How many vacancies are there in this SBI SCO recruitment?
There are 35 Trade Finance Officer-IBG posts in all — 14 in JMGS-I and 21 in MMGS-II.
3. What qualification is required for the Trade Finance Officer-IBG post?
A graduate degree in any discipline from a Government-recognised university, plus a Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF dated on or before 31.07.2026.
4. How much experience do I need for JMGS-I and MMGS-II?
JMGS-I needs a minimum of 1 year and MMGS-II a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in trade finance processing in an officer role at a scheduled commercial bank.
5. What is the age limit for these posts?
21 to 30 years for JMGS-I and 23 to 32 years for MMGS-II, both as on 31.07.2026, with the usual relaxations of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates.
6. What is the application fee?
Rs. 750 for General, EWS and OBC candidates, and nil for SC, ST and PwBD candidates, payable online only.
7. How will candidates be selected?
Selection is by shortlisting followed by an interview of 100 marks, and the final merit list is drawn up on interview marks alone — there is no written examination.
8. Where will selected candidates be posted?
The indicative places of posting are Hyderabad and Kolkata, and the Bank has stated that requests for transfer or allocation to any other centre will not be considered, although it retains the right to post officers anywhere in India.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
