SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 (35 Posts)

State Bank of India — Central Recruitment & Promotion Department — has issued Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15 inviting online applications for 35 Specialist Cadre Officer posts as Trade Finance Officer - IBG (TFO-IBG), across two grades: JMGS-I (14 posts, Maker role) and MMGS-II (21 posts, Checker role). Both roles handle Trade Finance and Forex transaction processing, document scrutiny and sanctions/AML screening in shifts, with suggested posting at Hyderabad and Kolkata (indicative only — selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India). Selection is by shortlisting followed by an Interview carrying 100 marks — there is no written examination. Application fee is ₹750 for General/EWS/OBC candidates and Nil for SC/ST/PwBD. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline plus a mandatory Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF, along with post-qualification experience in Trade Finance processing in an Officer/Official role at a scheduled commercial bank — 1 year for JMGS-I, 3 years for MMGS-II.

Pay may vary by post — see Eligibility Criteria above for details.

• Apply early — don't wait for the last date to avoid website rush and technical issues.
• Keep documents ready — photograph, signature and educational certificates, before starting the application.
• Recent Photograph & Signature (JPEG)
• Detailed Resume (PDF)
• ID Proof (PDF)
• Proof of Date of Birth (PDF)
• Caste certificate & PwBD certificate, if applicable (PDF)
• Degree Certificate (PDF)
• Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF — mandatory (PDF)
• Experience certificates — mandatory (PDF)
• No Objection Certificate from present employer, if applicable (PDF)
• Fill your name, date of birth, and parents' names exactly as on your Matriculation certificate — mistakes can get your candidature cancelled.
• Review every detail carefully before final submission — changes are usually not allowed afterward.
• Take a printout of the submitted application for your records and document verification.

1. Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria
2. Interview (100 marks)
3. Merit list prepared in descending order of interview score

• Read the official notification carefully and check post-wise eligibility, experience and documents.
• Prepare required documents — photograph, signature, identity proof and educational certificates.
• Complete the online application and upload documents as per specifications.
• Pay the applicable fee, if any.
• Submit and save a copy of the final application.