In shortSBI is recruiting 35 Trade Finance Officers for its International Banking Group on a regular basis, 14 in JMGS-I and 21 in MMGS-II. Graduates in any discipline with IIBF Forex Operations certification and at least one year of trade finance experience may apply online until 19 September 2026.
Key facts
- Recruiting body
- State Bank of India
- Vacancies
- 35, that is 14 in JMGS-I and 21 in MMGS-II
- Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university with IIBF certification in Forex Operations, plus experience in trade finance processing
- Age limit
- 21 to 30 years for JMGS-I and 23 to 32 years for MMGS-II as on 31.07.2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per government guidelines
- Pay scale
- Junior Management Grade Scale I pay scale Rs 48,480 to Rs 85,920, plus dearness allowance, house rent allowance, city compensatory allowance and other admissible allowances
- Application fee
- Rs 750 including intimation charges for General, EWS and OBC candidates. No fee for SC, ST and PwBD candidates
- Location
- Hyderabad and Kolkata indicatively, posting anywhere in India
- Applications open
- 29 August 2026
- Last date
- 19 September 2026
- Exam date
- No written examination. Shortlisting followed by interview
What this recruitment is
State Bank of India is recruiting Trade Finance Officers for its International Banking Group on a regular basis under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15. There are 35 vacancies in all, being 14 posts in Junior Management Grade Scale I and 21 posts in Middle Management Grade Scale II. These officers handle documentary credits, bank guarantees and export and import trade transactions, and the indicative places of posting are Hyderabad and Kolkata, though the Bank may post selected candidates anywhere in India. The position stays in the Specialist cadre.
Who can apply
You need a graduate degree in any discipline from a government recognised university and a certification in Forex Operations from the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance dated on or before 31 July 2026. You also need at least one year of post qualification experience in trade finance processing operations in an officer role in a scheduled commercial bank. Age for the JMGS-I post is 21 to 30 years as on 31 July 2026.
Selection and dates
There is no written test. Selection is by shortlisting followed by an interview. Registration is open from 29 August 2026 to 19 September 2026.
Important dates
| Applications open | 29 August 2026 |
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| Last date to apply | 19 September 2026 |
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| Exam | No written examination. Shortlisting followed by interview |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for SBI SCO 2026-27/15 Trade Finance Officer?
Online registration and payment of fees run from 29 August 2026 to 19 September 2026, as printed on the first page of the advertisement. Registration is complete only when the fee is deposited online on or before the last date.
What is the qualification for SBI Trade Finance Officer 2026?
You need a graduate degree in any discipline from a government recognised university plus a certification in Forex Operations from IIBF dated on or before 31 July 2026. Certificates such as CDCS, CSDG, CTFP or the ICC Global Trade Certificate are preferred but not mandatory.
How much experience is needed for SBI TFO IBG 2026?
A minimum of one year of post qualification experience in trade finance processing operations, mandatorily in an officer or official role in any scheduled commercial bank, preferably as a maker. Teaching and training experience is not counted towards eligibility.
What is the SBI Trade Finance Officer salary?
The JMGS-I pay scale is Rs 48,480 rising in stages to Rs 85,920. Officers are also eligible for dearness allowance, house rent allowance, city compensatory allowance and other allowances admissible at the place of posting as per the Bank's rules.
What is the application fee for SBI SCO recruitment 2026?
Application fee and intimation charges are Rs 750, which is non refundable, for General, EWS and OBC candidates. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities pay no fee or intimation charges at all.
Is there a written exam for SBI Trade Finance Officer?
No. The selection procedure is shortlisting followed by an interview. A shortlisting committee constituted by the Bank decides the shortlisting parameters, and merely meeting the minimum eligibility does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.
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