SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 100 Posts

 

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced recruitment for Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-II) under its Specialist Cadre Officer recruitment on a regular basis. A total of 100 vacancies are available, including regular and backlog vacancies. Eligible candidates were required to apply online through the SBI careers portal.

The SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 is aimed at candidates with graduation, IIBF Forex Operations certification and relevant trade finance experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.

 

SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particular

Details

Organization

State Bank of India (SBI)

Recruitment Name

SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026

Post Name

Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-II)

Total Vacancies

100

Regular Vacancies

88

Backlog Vacancies

12

Job Type

Government / Public Sector Bank

Application Mode

Online

Application Start Date

13 May 2026

Last Date

02 June 2026

Exam Date

To Be Announced / Not Applicable at the application stage

Selection Process

Shortlisting and Interview

Job Location

Hyderabad, Kolkata; posting may be anywhere in India

Official Website

SBI Careers

 

SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The online registration and fee-payment window was open from 13 May 2026 to 02 June 2026. SBI has prescribed selection through shortlisting and interview rather than a written examination.

Event

Date

Application Begin

13 May 2026

Last Date to Apply Online

02 June 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment

02 June 2026

Interview Date

To Be Announced

 

Application Fee

The application fee and intimation charges are non-refundable. Candidates could pay the fee through the online payment gateway using methods such as debit card, credit card or internet banking.

Category

Application Fee

General / EWS / OBC

₹750/-

SC / ST / PwBD

Nil

Any applicable online transaction charges were to be borne by the candidate.

 

SBI Trade Finance Officer Vacancy Details

SBI has notified 100 total vacancies for Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-II). The breakup includes 88 regular vacancies and 12 backlog vacancies.

Category

Regular

Backlog

Total

SC

14

14

ST

6

12

18

OBC

22

22

EWS

8

8

UR

38

38

Total

88

12

100

The vacancies are provisional and may be changed according to the Bank's requirements.

 

Educational Qualification and Experience

Candidates applying for the SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the prescribed qualification and experience requirements as on 30 April 2026.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

  • A Graduate degree in any discipline from a government-recognized university or institution.
  • Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF, with the certificate dated on or before 30 April 2026.

The following qualifications are preferred:

  • Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS)
  • Certificate in Trade Finance
  • Certificate in International Banking

Work Experience

Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of post-essential-qualification experience in Trade Finance processing in a supervisory/official role in any Scheduled Commercial Bank.

SBI also specifies that the relevant experience certificate should clearly establish experience in the required field.

 

Age Limit

The age limit for the SBI Trade Finance Officer post is calculated as on 30 April 2026.

Category

Age

Minimum Age

23 Years

Maximum Age

32 Years

Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved-category candidates according to Government of India guidelines. The notification specifies 3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, and applicable PwBD relaxations.

 

SBI Trade Finance Officer Salary / Pay Scale

The post falls under Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II).

The prescribed pay scale is:

₹64,820 – 2,340/1 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/10 – ₹93,960

The probation period is 6 months. Selected officers are also eligible for benefits such as DA, HRA, CCA, Provident Fund, NPS, LFC, medical facilities and other applicable perquisites according to SBI rules.

 

Selection Process

SBI will select candidates through the following stages:

  1. Shortlisting
  2. Interview
  3. Final Merit List

The interview carries 100 marks. The final merit list is prepared in descending order based on the interview scores. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not automatically guarantee an interview call, as SBI determines the shortlisting parameters.

 

How to Apply for SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates were required to submit the application online through SBI's official careers portal.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Visit the SBI Careers – Current Openings page.
  2. Locate Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/05.
  3. Read the detailed recruitment notification carefully.
  4. Complete the online registration using the required personal, educational and professional details.
  5. Upload the photograph, signature, resume and required certificates in the prescribed format.
  6. Pay the applicable application fee online.
  7. Carefully check all information before final submission.
  8. Submit the application form.
  9. Download and retain the submitted application and e-receipt for future reference.

SBI states that corrections are not permitted after final submission, so applicants should verify the form carefully before submitting it.

 

Documents Required

Candidates were required to upload relevant documents, including:

  • Recent photograph and signature
  • Detailed resume
  • Valid ID proof
  • Date of birth proof
  • Degree certificate
  • IIBF Forex Operations certificate
  • Experience certificates
  • Caste/PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
  • Preferred certification, if available
  • Duly filled and signed Biodata Form
  • Form-16/offer letter/latest salary slip from the current employer
  • NOC from the present employer, where applicable
  • Mandatory undertaking

SBI specifies that the required documents should be uploaded in the prescribed format and size.

 

Important Links

Particular

Link

Official Notification

Download SBI Trade Finance Officer Notification 2026

Apply Online / Current Openings

SBI Careers – Current Openings

Official SBI Website

https://sbi.bank.in/

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026?

SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 is a Specialist Cadre Officer recruitment for the Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-II) post on a regular basis.

 

2. How many vacancies are available for SBI Trade Finance Officer 2026?

There are 100 vacancies in total, comprising 88 regular vacancies and 12 backlog vacancies.

 

3. What is the SBI Trade Finance Officer age limit?

The prescribed age is 23 to 32 years as on 30 April 2026 for the applicable unreserved category. Reserved-category candidates can receive age relaxation according to the notification.

 

4. What qualification is required for SBI Trade Finance Officer?

Candidates need a graduation degree in any discipline along with IIBF Certification in Forex Operations. They must also have at least 2 years of relevant Trade Finance processing experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.

 

5. What is the application fee for SBI Trade Finance Officer?

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

 

6. What is the selection process for SBI Trade Finance Officer?

Selection is based on shortlisting and interview. The interview carries 100 marks, and the final merit list is prepared using interview scores.

 

7. What is the salary of an SBI Trade Finance Officer?

The Trade Finance Officer post is in MMGS-II, with a pay scale of ₹64,820 to ₹93,960, along with applicable allowances and benefits.

 

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Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.