SBI Trade Finance Officer (TFO-IBG) Recruitment 2026 – 35 Posts

SBI Trade Finance Officer (TFO-IBG) Recruitment 2026

State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, has issued Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15 inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment of Specialist Cadre Officers on a regular basis for the post of Trade Finance Officer – IBG (TFO-IBG), across two grades – Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMGS-I) and Middle Management Grade Scale II (MMGS-II) – against a total of 35 vacancies. This article covers the complete vacancy details, eligibility criteria, pay scale, job profile and application process for SBI TFO-IBG Recruitment 2026.

SBI TFO-IBG Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

Note: Reservation for PwBD candidates is horizontal and is included within the overall vacancy of the respective parent category. The number of vacancies, including reserved vacancies, is provisional and may vary according to the Bank’s actual requirement.

Age Limit (As on 31.07.2026)

Age Relaxation

Note: Cumulative age relaxation is not available either under the above items or in combination with any other items.

Educational Qualification & Experience (As on 31.07.2026)

Preferred Certifications (either set): 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 / Certificate in International Trade Finance (CITF) by LIBF / Certificate in International Trade Finance (IIBF). All certificates should be dated on or before 31.07.2026.

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Note: Eligible candidates may apply for both posts (JMGS-I and MMGS-II). Teaching & training experience will not be counted for eligibility.

Pay Scale, Grade & Probation

Selected officials will be eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, Provident Fund, Contributory Pension Fund (NPS), Leave Fare Concession (LFC), Medical Facility and other perquisites as per rules in force from time to time. The position of Trade Finance Officer (JMGS-I/MMGS-II) shall remain in the Specialist cadre, with no provision for conversion into General cadre.

Job Profile & Key Responsibility Areas

Maker Role (JMGS-I):

• Inputs trade transactions, scans and uploads relevant documents into banking systems.
• Handles TI+ data entry for trade finance transactions.
• Conducts document scrutiny before submission for approvals.
• Inputs screening data and facilitates correct data entry into relevant screening systems.

Checker Role (MMGS-II):

• Conducts TI+ checking to validate transaction details.
• Performs document scrutiny to verify accuracy.
• Facilitates screening scrutiny against sanctions and AML policies.
• Validates compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Acts as an OFAC releaser, maintaining adherence to regulatory compliance including sanctions screening and transaction approvals.

Working Shifts

Both Maker and Checker roles will be required to work in shifts as under (shift timings may undergo change as per Bank’s requirements):

Application Fee

Fee payment must be made online through the payment gateway integrated with the application, using Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidate. The application fee once paid will not be refunded on any account, nor can it be adjusted for any other examination or selection in future.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on Shortlisting and Interview:

• Shortlisting: Mere fulfilment of the minimum qualification and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. A shortlisting committee constituted by the Bank will decide the shortlisting parameters, and an adequate number of candidates will be shortlisted for interview at the Bank’s discretion.
• Interview: Carries 100 marks. The qualifying marks in the interview will be decided by the Bank.
• Merit List: Prepared in descending order based on interview scores only. In case of a tie at the cut-off, candidates will be ranked by age in descending order.

Outstation candidates called for interview after shortlisting will be reimbursed economy class airfare for the shortest route in India, from their place of present posting/residence (whichever is nearer to the interview venue) to a maximum of Rs. 10,000/- (to-and-fro), or the actual travel cost, whichever is lower, on submission of original tickets/invoice and boarding pass. Local transportation will not be reimbursed.

Documents Required

• Recent photograph & signature (JPEG)
• Detailed Resume (PDF)
• ID Proof and 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)
• Experience certificates (mandatory) (PDF)
• Preferred certificate, if any (PDF)
• Biodata Form, duly filled, signed and scanned (available on Bank’s career website against this advertisement) (PDF)
• Form-16/Offer Letter from current employer (PDF)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from present employer, mandatory if working in a Government Organisation/Public Sector Unit/Public Sector Bank (PDF)
• Mandatory Undertaking, in the format available on Bank’s career page against this advertisement (PDF)

All documents must be in PDF format (A4 page size), each not exceeding 500 KB. Photograph must be sized between 20-50 KB (200×230 pixels preferred), and signature between 10-20 KB (140×60 pixels preferred).

How to Apply

1. Log in to 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.
4. Register online, upload your photograph, signature and all required documents, and pay the applicable fee through the online payment gateway.
5. Complete the online application process between 29 August 2026 and 19 September 2026. After submission, take a printout of the system-generated application form and fee e-receipt.

Note: The facility to edit saved (incomplete) application information will be available three times only. Once the application is submitted, no change/correction/modification will be allowed under any circumstances.

About SBI and This Recruitment

State Bank of India, recently recognized as “World’s Best Consumer Bank-2026” by Global Finance, New York, is India’s largest public sector bank, and its International Banking Group (IBG) handles the Bank’s cross-border trade finance, forex and correspondent banking operations. The Trade Finance Officer (TFO-IBG) role sits at the heart of IBG’s trade operations, with the Maker (JMGS-I) role focused on accurate transaction data entry and document handling, and the Checker (MMGS-II) role focused on validation, sanctions/AML screening and regulatory compliance as an OFAC releaser. Given that IIBF Forex Operations certification is mandatory for both grades, and additional trade finance certifications from bodies like LIBF and the ICC Academy are preferred, this recruitment is particularly suited to banking professionals who have already built domain expertise in trade finance, documentary credits and forex operations within a scheduled commercial bank, and are looking to bring that specialized experience into India’s largest public sector bank.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many total posts are advertised in SBI TFO-IBG Recruitment 2026?

35 posts – 14 in JMGS-I and 21 in MMGS-II.

2. What is the online registration window?

29 August 2026 to 19 September 2026.

3. What is the age limit for JMGS-I and MMGS-II?

JMGS-I: 21-30 years; MMGS-II: 23-32 years, as on 31 July 2026.

4. What is the mandatory qualification for this post?

Graduate (any discipline) from a Government recognized University, plus Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF.

5. How much post-qualification experience is required?

Minimum 1 year for JMGS-I; minimum 3 years for MMGS-II, in Trade Finance processing in an Officer/Official role in a scheduled commercial Bank.

6. What is the application fee?

Rs. 750/- for General/EWS/OBC candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

7. What is the selection process?

Shortlisting followed by an Interview carrying 100 marks; the final merit list is based on interview scores only.

8. Can a candidate apply for both JMGS-I and MMGS-II posts?

Yes, eligible candidates may apply for both posts.

9. What is the suggested place of posting?

Hyderabad and Kolkata are indicative; the Bank may post selected candidates anywhere in India at its sole discretion, and requests for other centres will not be entertained.

10. What is the pay scale for these posts?

JMGS-I: 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920; MMGS-II: 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960, plus DA, HRA, CCA and other allowances.

11. Are these positions convertible to the General cadre?

No, the Trade Finance Officer (JMGS-I/MMGS-II) positions remain in the Specialist cadre, with no provision for conversion into the General cadre.

12. Is teaching or training experience counted towards eligibility?

No, teaching and training experience will not be counted for eligibility.

13. Will outstation candidates be reimbursed for interview travel?

Yes, economy class airfare for the shortest route, up to a maximum of Rs. 10,000/- (to-and-fro), or actual travel cost, whichever is lower; local transportation is not reimbursed.