SBI Trade Finance Officer (TFO-IBG) Recruitment 2026

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 for Specialist Cadre Officer positions on a regular basis. The recruitment is for Trade Finance Officer – IBG (TFO-IBG) in JMGS-I and MMGS-II grades, with applications invited from eligible candidates who meet the required education, certification, and experience criteria.

This hiring is announced under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15. Eligible applicants can apply online during the prescribed dates and will be considered through a shortlisting and interview-based selection process.

The recruitment is for a total of 35 vacancies across two grades. The online application starts on 2026-08-29 and the last date to complete registration is 2026-09-19. Candidates must apply through the SBI online application portal, and the selection will be conducted without a written exam—first by shortlisting based on qualifications and experience, followed by an interview. The final merit list is prepared based on interview scores.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

As per the cut-off date of 2026-07-31, candidates must be graduates (any discipline) from a Government-recognized university or institution. In addition, they must hold a certification in Forex Operations from IIBF, with the certificate dated on or before 2026-07-31.

The notification also lists preferred certifications. These include the following (any one as applicable): Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS) by LIBF, Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG) by LIBF, Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) by ICC Academy, or Global Trade Certificate (GTC) by ICC Academy, or Certificate in International Trade Finance (CITF) by LIBF, or Certificate in International Trade Finance (IIBF) (all dated on or before 2026-07-31).

Age Limit

Age eligibility is considered as on 2026-07-31. For TFO-IBG in JMGS-I, the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 30 years. For TFO-IBG in MMGS-II, the minimum age is 23 years and the maximum age is 32 years.

Age relaxation is provided as follows: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get relaxation of 3 years; SC/ST candidates get relaxation of 5 years. For PwBD candidates, relaxation is 10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for PwBD (OBC), and 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST).

Application Fee

Online transaction charges are extra. The notification also states that the application fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances and cannot be adjusted for any other examination or selection in the future.

How to Apply

1. Visit the SBI careers page: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
2. Open the recruitment link for “SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026”.
3. Read the instructions carefully before starting the application.
4. Enter your personal details and other required information in the online form.
5. Upload the required photograph and signature as per the prescribed format.
6. Upload all required documents such as resume and certificates.
7. Pay the application fee online (if applicable for your category).
8. Review all entries carefully before final submission, as changes are not allowed after final submission.
9. Submit the application form.
10. Download and print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

The recruitment does not include a written exam. Candidates will first be shortlisted based on their qualifications and experience. The shortlisting committee constituted by SBI will decide the shortlisting parameters, and only an adequate number of candidates (as decided by the bank) will be called for the interview.

The interview carries 100 marks, and the qualifying marks will be decided by the bank. The final merit list is prepared in descending order based on interview scores only. If multiple candidates score the same cut-off marks, their ranking will be determined by age in descending order.

Eligible candidates should complete their online application between 2026-08-29 and 2026-09-19 and ensure that all details and documents are submitted correctly before the last date.