SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 35 TFO-IBG Posts

SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification has been officially released by State Bank of India (SBI) for 35 Trade Finance Officer - IBG (TFO-IBG) vacancies across JMGS-I and MMGS-II grades. Eligible candidates looking for Bank Specialist Officer Jobs 2026 or Trade Finance careers can apply online from 29 August 2026 to 19 September 2026. Detailed eligibility criteria, salary, selection process, and direct apply link are provided below.

About State Bank of India (SBI)

State Bank of India (SBI) is India's largest public sector bank, with its Central Recruitment & Promotion Department based at the Corporate Centre, Mumbai. Through this Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) drive, SBI is hiring Trade Finance Officers for its International Banking Group (IBG), covering both a Maker role (JMGS-I) responsible for processing trade transactions and a Checker role (MMGS-II) responsible for validating and approving them — offering banking professionals with trade finance backgrounds a specialist career path within India's largest bank.

SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

SBI TFO-IBG Vacancy Details 2026

Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age Limit (as on 31 July 2026)

Cumulative age relaxation is not available either among the above categories or in combination with any other relaxation.

Educational Qualification (Both Posts)

Mandatory: Graduate (any discipline) from a Government-recognized University or Institution, along with a Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF, dated on or before 31 July 2026.

Preferred: Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS) or Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG) by LIBF; Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) by ICC Academy; Global Trade Certificate (GTC) by ICC Academy; Certificate in International Trade Finance (CITF) by LIBF; or Certificate in International Trade Finance (IIBF) — all dated on or before 31 July 2026.

Experience Requirement

Teaching and training experience will not be counted for eligibility. The employer's experience certificate must specifically state the candidate's experience in the required field.

SBI TFO-IBG Salary & Job Profile

Selected officials will also be eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund, Contributory Pension Fund (NPS), Leave Fare Concession (LFC), medical facility, and other perquisites as per rules in force.

Job Profile

• JMGS-I (Maker role): Inputs trade transactions and uploads documents into banking systems, handles TI+ data entry, conducts document scrutiny before approval, and inputs screening data into relevant systems.
• MMGS-II (Checker role): Conducts TI+ checking to validate transactions, performs document scrutiny, facilitates screening against sanctions and AML policies, validates regulatory compliance, and acts as an OFAC releaser.

Both roles require working in rotational shifts, which may be subject to change as per the Bank's requirements.

Application Fee

The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting: Merely fulfilling the minimum qualification and experience does not entitle a candidate to an interview call; the shortlisting committee decides the parameters.
• Interview: Carries 100 marks; qualifying marks are decided by the Bank.
• Merit List: Prepared in descending order of interview scores; ties at the cut-off are broken by age, in descending order.

The call letter/intimation for interview will be sent by email or uploaded on the Bank's website; no hard copy will be sent.

Documents Required for Online Application

• Recent Photograph & Signature (JPEG)
• Detailed Resume (PDF)
• ID Proof & Proof of Date of Birth (PDF)
• Caste Certificate & PwBD Certificate, if applicable (PDF)
• Mandatory Educational Certificates: Degree Certificate (PDF)
• Mandatory Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF (PDF)
• Preferred Certificate, if any (PDF)
• Experience Certificate(s) (Mandatory, PDF)
• Biodata Form, duly filled and signed (PDF)
• Form-16/Offer Letter from current employer (PDF)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), mandatory if working in Government/PSU/Public Sector Bank (PDF)
• Mandatory Undertaking, as per format on the Bank's career page (PDF)

How to Apply Online for SBI TFO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
2. Scroll down and click on Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15.
3. Download and carefully read the detailed advertisement to confirm your eligibility.
4. Click on "Apply Online" and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
5. Upload a scanned photograph and signature as per the specified format and size.
6. Fill in the application form completely and pay the applicable fee online.
7. Upload all required documents and submit the application before 19 September 2026.
8. Take a printout of the system-generated application form for future reference.

Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted only online; hard copies will not be accepted.
• No change, correction, or modification will be allowed after the application window closes.
• The Bank reserves the right to change the notified vacancies, including reserved vacancies, without assigning any reason.
• Candidates from Government/Quasi-Government offices or PSUs must submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.
• Outstation candidates called for interview will be reimbursed economy-class airfare or actual travel cost (whichever is lower), up to a maximum of ₹10,000, on the shortest route; local transportation is not reimbursed.
• All revisions or corrigenda will be hosted only on the Bank's website; no separate intimation will be issued.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Important Links & Direct Apply Links