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SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 - 35 Posts

·1 Sep 2026

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a recruitment notification for Trade Finance Officer – IBG posts under the Specialist Cadre Officer category. The recruitment is being conducted on a regular basis for two grades: JMGS-I and MMGS-II.

A total of 35 vacancies are available, including 14 posts in JMGS-I and 21 posts in MMGS-II. Candidates with a graduation degree, IIBF Certification in Forex Operations, and relevant Trade Finance experience can apply online.

The online application process started on 29 August 2026 and will remain open until 19 September 2026.

Important: This is an experienced-professional recruitment. Candidates must have at least 1 year of relevant experience for JMGS-I and 3 years for MMGS-II.

SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name	Trade Finance Officer – IBG
Grade	JMGS-I & MMGS-II
Total Vacancies	35
Application Mode	Online
Application Start	29 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	19 September 2026
Selection Process	Shortlisting & Interview
Job Type	Regular
Suggested Posting	Hyderabad & Kolkata

The official notification is issued under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	29 August 2026
Last Date to Apply & Fee Payment	19 September 2026
Interview	To be notified

SBI has advised candidates to complete the application well before the closing date instead of waiting until the last day.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / EWS / OBC	₹750
SC / ST / PwBD	No Fee

The application fee and intimation charges are non-refundable. Payment has to be made online through the available payment gateway using methods such as Debit Card, Credit Card or Internet Banking.

Age Limit & Vacancy Details

The age limit depends on the grade for which the candidate is applying.

Age Limit

Post	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Trade Finance Officer – JMGS-I	21 Years	30 Years
Trade Finance Officer – MMGS-II	23 Years	32 Years

Age will be calculated as on 31 July 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be available to eligible reserved-category candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

Vacancy Details

Post	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
JMGS-I	2	1	3	1	7	14
MMGS-II	3	1	5	2	10	21
Total	5	2	8	3	17	35

There is also 1 horizontal PwBD vacancy in each grade for Visually Impaired (VI) candidates.

The suggested place of posting is Hyderabad & Kolkata, but SBI clearly states that the actual posting may be anywhere in India according to the Bank's requirements.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for either grade must meet the required educational and certification criteria.

Mandatory Qualification

Graduation in any discipline from a Government-recognized University or Institution.
Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF.
The IIBF certificate must be dated on or before 31 July 2026.

Preferred Certifications

Candidates having any of the following certifications may have an advantage:

CDCS – Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists
CSDG – Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees
CTFP – Certified Trade Finance Professional
GTC – Global Trade Certificate
CITF – Certificate in International Trade Finance

The preferred certifications must also meet the date requirement mentioned in the notification.

Experience Required

This is the most important eligibility condition for this recruitment.

JMGS-I

Candidates must have at least 1 year of post-qualification experience in Trade Finance processing and operations in an Officer/Official role in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.

Experience as a Maker is preferred.

MMGS-II

Candidates must have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in Trade Finance processing in an Officer/Official role in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.

Don't overlook this: Teaching or training experience will not be counted for eligibility. The relevant experience certificate must clearly mention the required Trade Finance experience.

SBI Trade Finance Officer Job Profile

The role is divided into Maker and Checker responsibilities.

JMGS-I – Maker Role

The officer will generally be responsible for:

Entering Trade Finance transactions into banking systems
Scanning and uploading relevant documents
Trade Finance data entry
Scrutinising documents before approval
Entering screening data
Supporting sanctions and screening processes

MMGS-II – Checker Role

The officer will generally handle:

Checking transaction details entered by Makers
Scrutinising trade documents
Sanctions and AML screening
Regulatory compliance checks
OFAC-related transaction release and approval activities

The notification states that both Maker and Checker roles may involve shift-based working, including morning, evening and night shifts.

Selection Process

There is no written examination mentioned for this recruitment.

SBI will select candidates through:

Shortlisting → Interview → Final Merit List

Shortlisting

Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not automatically guarantee an interview call.

A shortlisting committee constituted by SBI will decide the parameters and shortlist the required number of candidates.

Interview

The interview carries 100 marks.

The qualifying marks will be decided by SBI.

Final Merit List

The final merit list will be prepared in descending order based only on the interview score.

If two or more candidates have the same marks at the cut-off point, the older candidate will receive the higher rank according to the prescribed tie-breaking rule.

Salary & Pay Scale

Both positions are regular SBI Specialist Cadre Officer posts.

Grade	Pay Scale
JMGS-I	₹48,480 – ₹85,920
MMGS-II	₹64,820 – ₹93,960

Selected candidates will also receive applicable benefits such as:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
CCA
Provident Fund
NPS
Leave Fare Concession (LFC)
Medical facilities
Other applicable perquisites

The probation period mentioned in the notification is 6 months.

How to Apply for SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online only through the SBI Careers website.

Step-by-step process

Visit the official SBI Careers website.
Go to Current Openings.
Find Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15.
Read the detailed advertisement carefully.
Click Apply Online.
Complete the registration process.
Fill in your personal, educational and experience details.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the applicable application fee.
Preview the application carefully.
Submit the application.
Download and save the application form and e-receipt.

SBI states that no correction will be allowed after final submission, so candidates should carefully check every detail before submitting the form.

Documents Required

Candidates need to upload documents including:

Recent Photograph & Signature
Detailed Resume
ID Proof
Date of Birth Proof
Educational Qualification Certificate
IIBF Forex Operations Certificate
Experience Certificates
Preferred Certification, if applicable
Biodata Form
Form-16/Offer Letter from current employer
NOC, where applicable
Mandatory Undertaking

Documents must be clear and readable and should follow the file-size and format requirements given in the notification.

Important Instructions

Candidates can apply for both JMGS-I and MMGS-II if they are eligible.
Multiple applications for the same post are not advisable; only the last valid completed application will be retained.
The Trade Finance Officer position will remain in the Specialist Cadre and has no provision for conversion into the General Cadre.
Candidates working in Government organisations, PSUs, Public Sector Banks or similar institutions should provide the required NOC at the interview stage.
SBI may post selected candidates anywhere in India.
Candidates must keep their registered email ID and mobile number active.
All recruitment updates, corrigenda, interview schedules and results will be published on the SBI website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 released?

Yes. SBI has released the recruitment notification for Trade Finance Officer – IBG posts under the Specialist Cadre Officer category.

How many vacancies are available?

There are 35 vacancies in total — 14 in JMGS-I and 21 in MMGS-II.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date for online registration and fee payment is 19 September 2026.

What is the SBI Trade Finance Officer application fee?

The fee is ₹750 for General, EWS and OBC candidates. SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.

What is the age limit?

For JMGS-I, the age is 21–30 years, while for MMGS-II, it is 23–32 years, calculated as on 31 July 2026.

What qualification is required?

Candidates need a graduation degree in any discipline along with IIBF Certification in Forex Operations.

How much experience is required?

For JMGS-I, at least 1 year of relevant post-qualification Trade Finance experience is required. For MMGS-II, at least 3 years is required.