Name of Post: SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15)
Post Date / Update: 27 September 2026, 06:39 PM
Short Information: State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications for 35 Trade Finance Officer – IBG (TFO-IBG) posts in Specialist Cadre on a regular basis, under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15. The posts are open in two grades — JMGS-I (14 posts, Maker role) and MMGS-II (21 posts, Checker role). Important: the last date to apply online has been extended to 28/09/2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates need a graduation degree, mandatory IIBF Forex Operations certification, and 1–3 years of trade finance experience in a scheduled commercial bank. Selection is through shortlisting and a personal interview — no written examination.
SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 29/08/2026 |
| Online Application Start | 29/08/2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 28/09/2026 (11:59 PM) — Extended from 19/09/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 28/09/2026 |
| Interview Date | To be notified |
| Written Exam | Not applicable (selection via shortlisting + interview) |
| Admit Card | Not applicable |
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 750/-
- SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
- Payment Mode: Online only — Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
Age Limit (as on 31/07/2026)
- Trade Finance Officer – JMGS-I: 21 to 30 Years
- Trade Finance Officer – MMGS-II: 23 to 32 Years
- Age relaxation applicable for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years) and PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.
Vacancy Details – Total 35 Posts
| Post Name | Grade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Finance Officer – IBG (Maker role) | JMGS-I | 02 | 01 | 03 | 01 | 07 | 14 |
| Trade Finance Officer – IBG (Checker role) | MMGS-II | 03 | 01 | 05 | 02 | 10 | 21 |
| Total | 05 | 02 | 08 | 03 | 17 | 35 |
Note: Suggested places of posting are Hyderabad and Kolkata. Probation period is 6 months from joining.
Eligibility – SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a Government-recognised University or Institution.
- Mandatory Certification: Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF, dated on or before 31/07/2026.
- Preferred Certifications (dated on or before 31/07/2026): 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.
- Experience (as on 31/07/2026) – JMGS-I: Minimum 1 year post-essential-qualification experience in Trade Finance processing and operations in an Officer/Official role in a scheduled commercial bank, preferably in a maker role.
- Experience (as on 31/07/2026) – MMGS-II: Minimum 3 years post-essential-qualification experience in Trade Finance processing in an Officer/Official role in a scheduled commercial bank.
- Pay Scale – JMGS-I: Rs. 48480-85920; MMGS-II: Rs. 64820-93960.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Applications are screened on the basis of eligibility, qualifications, experience and certifications.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview. The interview schedule will be notified on the SBI careers page.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination follow for selected candidates.
- Negative marking: Not applicable — there is no written examination in this recruitment.
- Question type: Interview-based selection; no objective-type written test is held.
How to Apply
- Visit the SBI careers portal — https://sbi.bank.in — and go to Careers → Current Openings.
- Find the link for Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15 (Trade Finance Officer – IBG) and click Apply Online.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then fill the application form carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature, experience certificates and the IIBF Forex Operations certification as instructed.
- Pay the application fee online (Rs. 750/- for General/OBC/EWS; nil for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Submit the form on or before 28/09/2026, 11:59 PM, and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification (Advt CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026?
A. 28/09/2026 (11:59 PM). The date was extended from 19/09/2026.
Q2. How many posts are notified?
A. 35 posts — 14 in JMGS-I (Maker role) and 21 in MMGS-II (Checker role).
Q3. What is the application fee?
A. Rs. 750/- for General/OBC/EWS; nil for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Q4. What is the mandatory certification required?
A. Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF, dated on or before 31/07/2026.
Q5. What is the selection process?
A. Shortlisting followed by a personal interview. There is no written examination, so no negative marking applies.
Q6. What is the age limit?
A. 21–30 years for JMGS-I and 23–32 years for MMGS-II as on 31/07/2026, with relaxation as per Government rules.