The State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official notification (Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/05) for the recruitment of 100 Trade Finance Officer (TFO) positions. Interested candidates can apply online from May 13, 2026, to June 02, 2026. This is a significant opportunity for banking professionals seeking Specialist Cadre Officer roles. Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the complete details and eligibility criteria on the official website before applying.
Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria As On 30 April 2026
Minimum Age : 23 Years
Maximum Age : 32 Years
Age Relaxation: SBI provides age relaxation for the Trade Finance Officer position as per Government of India rules and their internal regulations for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD). Candidates should refer to the official notification for specific details on age relaxation.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a University/Institution/Board recognized by the Government of India or approved by a Government Regulatory Body.
Professional Certification: A mandatory certification in Forex from IIBF (Indian Institute of Banking & Finance) or any other accredited institution is required. This ensures candidates have specialized knowledge in foreign exchange operations.
Preferred Certifications: Preference will be given to candidates with additional specialized certifications such as CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist), Certificate in Trade Finance, or International Banking. These certifications demonstrate advanced expertise in trade finance and international banking practices.
Selection Process
Stage 1: Shortlisting: Initially, candidates will be shortlisted based on their eligibility criteria, academic qualifications, relevant professional certifications, and other parameters as decided by the Bank. The Bank reserves the right to call only a limited number of candidates for the interview, giving due weightage to higher qualifications and/or experience.
Stage 2: Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. This stage aims to assess the candidate’s in-depth knowledge of trade finance, general banking awareness, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and overall suitability for the Specialist Cadre Officer role. Candidates should prepare by reviewing core concepts of foreign exchange, international trade, relevant regulations, and current affairs in the banking sector.
Stage 3: Document Verification (DV): Candidates provisionally selected after the interview will undergo a mandatory document verification process. It is crucial for candidates to present all original documents including educational certificates, professional certifications (Forex, CDCS, etc.), age proof, caste/category certificates (if applicable), work experience letters, and valid identity proof. Any discrepancies found during verification will lead to disqualification.
Stage 4: Medical Examination: The final selection of candidates will be contingent upon their successful clearance of a medical examination as per SBI’s prescribed health standards for the post. This ensures that candidates are medically fit to undertake the responsibilities of a Trade Finance Officer.
Stage 5: Final Selection/Merit List: A final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the interview. Candidates will be selected in descending order of merit, subject to meeting all eligibility conditions and successfully completing document verification and medical examination.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the SBI Trade Finance Officer post can submit their application online before 02 June 2026.
Use the “Click Here” link provided below under the Important Links section to apply directly.
Alternatively, visit the official website of State Bank of India (SBI) to complete the application process online.
Make sure to complete the application before the deadline 02 June 2026.
Note – Candidates are requested to carefully read the Official Notification before filling the form. Check Last Date, Age Limit & Education Qualification.
The online application for SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 has started on 13 May 2026.
The last date for online application for SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 is 02 June 2026.
The application fee is ₹ 750/- for General, OBC, EWS candidates, and ₹ 00/- for SC / ST, PwBD candidates.
As on 30 April 2026, the minimum age required is 23 Years and the maximum age is 32 Years. Age relaxation is applicable as per SBI regulations.
Candidates must have a graduation degree in any field from a recognized university and a certification in Forex from IIBF or another accredited institution. Preference will be given to those with additional certifications such as CDCS, Certificate in Trade Finance, or International Banking.
There are a total of 100 vacancies for the Trade Finance Officer position in SBI Recruitment 2026.
The official website for SBI careers and recruitment is https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings.
⚠️ Important: Read the full official notification on the official website before taking any action.
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