SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 35 Posts

State Bank of India (SBI) Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for the recruitment of 35 Trade Finance Officer - IBG posts in JMGS-I and MMGS-II grades. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through online mode via the official SBI careers website.

Candidates aged 21 to 30 years for JMGS-I and 23 to 32 years for MMGS-II, who have the prescribed educational qualification, IIBF Certification in Forex Operations, and relevant Trade Finance experience, are eligible to apply for these SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer vacancies. The online application process will start on 29 August 2026 and will remain open until 19 September 2026.

Candidates can check the official notification and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

Notification PDF For SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026

SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Central Recruitment & Promotion Department of State Bank of India, Corporate Centre, Mumbai, invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the Trade Finance Officer - IBG (TFO-IBG) post under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15. The position is for two grades: Trade Finance Officer - IBG, JMGS-I (Maker role) and Trade Finance Officer - IBG, MMGS-II (Checker role). Candidates must apply only through SBI's official careers portal.

SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Dates for admit card release, interview schedule, and result declaration are not specified in the provided notification. Candidates should check the official SBI careers page regularly for updates, as no separate intimation will be issued for changes or corrigenda.

SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

SBI has notified a total of 35 vacancies for the Trade Finance Officer - IBG post across two grades.

SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Age Limit

Age is reckoned as on 31.07.2026. The maximum age limit applies to Unreserved category candidates; relaxation is available to reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines.

Cumulative age relaxation is not available either among the above categories or in combination with any other relaxation.

Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.

SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Qualification

Mandatory (both posts): Graduate (any discipline) from a Government-recognized University or Institution, and Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF. The certificate must be dated on or before 31.07.2026.

Preferred: Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS) by LIBF, or Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG) by LIBF, or Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) by ICC Academy - OR - Global Trade Certificate (GTC) by ICC Academy, Certificate in International Trade Finance (CITF) by LIBF, or Certificate in International Trade Finance (IIBF). These preferred certificates should also be dated on or before 31.07.2026.

SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Experience Requirement

Teaching and training experience will not be counted for eligibility. The relevant experience certificate from the employer must specifically state the candidate's experience in the required field.

SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Salary

Selected officials will be eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund, Contributory Pension Fund (NPS), Leave Fare Concession (LFC), medical facility, and other perquisites as per rules in force from time to time.

Job Profile

JMGS-I (Maker role): Inputs trade transactions and uploads documents into banking systems, handles TI+ data entry, conducts document scrutiny before approval, and inputs screening data into relevant systems.

MMGS-II (Checker role): Conducts TI+ checking to validate transactions, performs document scrutiny, facilitates screening against sanctions and AML policies, validates regulatory compliance, and acts as an OFAC releaser.

Both roles require working in rotational shifts, which may be subject to change as per the Bank's requirements.

SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Fees can be paid online through Internet Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card via the payment gateway integrated with the application. The application fee, once paid, is not refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection.

SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection for the Trade Finance Officer - IBG post will be made on the basis of Shortlisting and Interview.

• Shortlisting: Merely fulfilling the minimum qualification and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. The shortlisting committee will decide the parameters, and an adequate number of candidates will be shortlisted.
• Interview: The interview carries 100 marks. Qualifying marks will be decided by the Bank.
• Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared in descending order based on interview scores. In case of a tie at the cut-off, candidates will be ranked by age in descending order.

The call letter/intimation for interview will be sent by email or uploaded on the Bank's website; no hard copy will be sent.

How to Apply for SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Log in to https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
2. Scroll down and click on Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15.
3. Download and carefully read the detailed advertisement.
4. Click on Apply Online and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
5. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specified format and size.
6. Fill in the application form completely and pay the applicable application fee online.
7. Upload all required documents and submit the application before the last date.
8. Take a printout of the system-generated application form for future reference.

SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Documents Required

• Recent photograph & signature (JPEG)
• Detailed Resume (PDF)
• ID Proof (PDF)
• Proof of Date of Birth (PDF)
• Caste Certificate & PwBD Certificate, if applicable (PDF)
• Mandatory Educational Certificates: Degree Certificate (PDF)
• Mandatory Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF (PDF)
• Preferred Certificate, if any (PDF)
• Experience Certificates (mandatory) (PDF)
• Biodata Form, duly filled and signed (PDF)
• Form-16/Offer Letter from current employer (PDF)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), mandatory if working in Government Organisation/PSU/Public Sector Bank (PDF)
• Mandatory Undertaking, as per format on Bank's career page (PDF)

SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted only online through the Bank's official website; hard copies will not be accepted or considered.
• No change, correction, or modification will be allowed after the application window closes.
• The Bank reserves the right to change the notified vacancies, including reserved vacancies, without assigning any reason.
• Candidates serving in Government/Quasi-Government offices or Public Sector Undertakings must submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.
• Any candidate with disciplinary proceedings pending or contemplated against them is not eligible to apply and must upload the prescribed undertaking.
• Outstation candidates called for interview after shortlisting will be reimbursed economy-class airfare or actual travel cost, whichever is lower, up to a maximum of Rs. 10,000, on the shortest route from their present posting/residence to the interview venue. Local transportation will not be reimbursed.
• All revisions or corrigenda will be hosted only on the Bank's website; no separate intimation will be issued.

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