SBI SO Trade Finance Officer Online Form 2026

The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications for 35 Specialist Cadre Officer posts of Trade Finance Officer – IBG. Eligible candidates can apply from 29 August 2026 to the extended last date of 28 September 2026.

The drive covers 14 posts in JMGS-I and 21 posts in MMGS-II under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15. Selection is through shortlisting and interview.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

SBI will fill a total of 35 regular Trade Finance Officer posts in the International Banking Group (IBG).

Application Fee

Pay the fee online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI only.

Age Limit

SBI will calculate age as on 31 July 2026.

The bank gives extra age relaxation to eligible reserved categories as per SBI and Government of India rules.

Eligibility Criteria

Only Indian citizens who meet education, certification, and experience rules as on 31 July 2026 should apply.

Trade Finance Officer – IBG (JMGS-I)

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a Government-recognised university or institution.
• Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF.
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in Trade Finance processing and operations as an Officer/Official in a scheduled commercial bank (Maker role preferred).

Trade Finance Officer – IBG (MMGS-II)

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a Government-recognised university or institution.
• Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in Trade Finance processing as an Officer/Official in a scheduled commercial bank.

Preferred extra certifications include CDCS, CSDG, CTFP, GTC, CITF, or Certificate in International Trade Finance. These are not mandatory.

Salary and Benefits

Selected officers also get DA, HRA, CCA, Provident Fund, NPS, Leave Fare Concession, medical facility, and other perks as per SBI rules.

Suggested places of posting are Hyderabad and Kolkata. Final posting is at the bank’s discretion, and officers may be posted anywhere in India.

Selection Process

SBI will not hold a written exam for this recruitment. Selection has two main stages:

1. Shortlisting based on qualification, certification, and experience. Meeting the minimum rules does not guarantee an interview call.
2. Interview of 100 marks. The bank will decide qualifying marks. The merit list will use interview scores only. If two candidates tie at the cut-off, the older candidate ranks higher.

Document verification and medical examination follow for provisionally selected candidates. Interview call letters will go by email or appear on the SBI website.

How to Apply Online

Apply online between 29 August 2026 and 28 September 2026.

1. Open the SBI Careers page and find Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15.
2. Read the full notification before you start.
3. Click Apply Online and complete new registration.
4. Fill personal, education, certification, and experience details.
5. Upload photo, signature, and required documents.
6. Pay the fee if it applies to you.
7. Check the preview, submit the form, and print the final application with the e-receipt.

Important Links

Read the official notification once, match your age, degree, Forex certificate, and experience, and apply well before 28 September 2026.