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SBI Trade Finance Officer (IBG) 2026 — 35 Regular Posts, Apply by 19 September
State Bank of India (SBI) — Central Recruitment & Promotion Department · Post Date:
Applications open — last date 19/09/2026
Short Information
SBI is recruiting 35 Trade Finance Officers on a regular basis under Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15: 14 in JMGS-I and 21 in MMGS-II, with suggested postings in Hyderabad and Kolkata. A degree is not enough. You also need IIBF's Certificate in Forex Operations dated on or before 31 July 2026, plus trade finance experience as an officer in a scheduled commercial bank (1 year for JMGS-I, 3 years for MMGS-II). There is no written exam; selection is by shortlisting and a 100-mark interview. Applications close on 19 September 2026.
Important Dates
| Online Registration & Fee Payment Begins | 29/08/2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 19/09/2026 |
| Eligibility (Age, Qualification, Experience) Reckoned As On | 31/07/2026 |
| Interview | Call letters by email to shortlisted candidates |
Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹750/- (non-refundable) |
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| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
Age Limit
| Age Reckoned As On | 31/07/2026 |
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| TFO-IBG JMGS-I | 21 to 30 years |
| TFO-IBG MMGS-II | 23 to 32 years |
| Relaxation | As per Government of India guidelines for reserved categories |
Vacancy DetailsTotal Posts: 35
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Finance Officer - IBG (JMGS-I) | 14 | SC 2, ST 1, OBC 3, EWS 1, UR 7 (1 VI PwBD). Graduate + IIBF Forex Operations certificate + minimum 1 year post-qualification trade finance experience as officer in a scheduled commercial bank. Pay ₹48,480–85,920 |
| Trade Finance Officer - IBG (MMGS-II) | 21 | SC 3, ST 1, OBC 5, EWS 2, UR 10 (1 VI PwBD). Graduate + IIBF Forex Operations certificate + minimum 3 years post-qualification trade finance experience as officer in a scheduled commercial bank. Pay ₹64,820–93,960 |
Eligibility
- Mandatory for both grades: graduation in any discipline from a Government-recognised university or institution, plus IIBF's Certification in Forex Operations dated on or before 31 July 2026.
- Preferred: CDCS or CSDG from LIBF or CTFP from ICC Academy; or GTC from ICC Academy, CITF from LIBF, or IIBF's Certificate in International Trade Finance — each dated on or before 31 July 2026.
- Experience must be after the essential qualification, in trade finance processing in an officer or official role in a scheduled commercial bank. For JMGS-I a maker role is preferred.
- Teaching and training experience is not counted.
- Eligible candidates may apply for both grades.
- Candidates with disciplinary proceedings pending or contemplated against them are not eligible, and an undertaking to that effect must be uploaded with the application.
- These posts stay in the Specialist cadre with no conversion to General cadre.
- Postings in Hyderabad and Kolkata are suggested, but selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
- Selection is by shortlisting, then a 100-mark interview. The merit list is based on interview marks only, with ties broken by age (older first).
- Serving Government, PSU and bank employees must bring a No Objection Certificate to the interview.
How to Apply
- Download Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15 from the SBI careers page and read it fully.
- Register online through the 'Apply Online' link and upload your photograph and signature.
- Upload the biodata, resume, ID and age proof, educational and certification documents, experience proof, category certificate (if any) and the undertaking in the prescribed format. An application missing documents will not be considered for shortlisting.
- Pay ₹750 online (nil for SC/ST/PwBD) by 19 September 2026. Registration is complete only after the fee is paid.
- No changes are allowed after the application window closes, and no hard copy needs to be sent.
Important Links
| Apply Online — SBI SCO Advt. 15 | Click Here |
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| Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15 — English (PDF) | Click Here |
| Undertaking Format (PDF) | Click Here |
| SBI Careers — Current Openings | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in SBI Trade Finance Officer recruitment 2026?
35 regular posts — 14 in JMGS-I and 21 in MMGS-II.
What is the last date?
19 September 2026 for online registration and fee payment.
Is the IIBF Forex certificate compulsory?
Yes. Graduation plus IIBF's Certification in Forex Operations, dated on or before 31 July 2026, is mandatory for both grades.
Is there a written exam?
No. Selection is by shortlisting followed by a 100-mark interview, and the merit list is based on interview marks.
What is the fee?
₹750 for General, EWS and OBC; nil for SC, ST and PwBD.
Disclaimer: This page is an independent summary prepared by RojgarAvsar. Figures and dates are transcribed from the department's public notice and may be revised by corrigendum. Confirm every detail on the official website before paying a fee or submitting your form.