State Bank of India (SBI) Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No.: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15
Recruitment Type: Regular Basis
- Organization Name: State Bank of India (Central Recruitment & Promotion Department)
- Department Office: Corporate Centre, Mumbai
- Employment Nature: Regular Basis
- Designations: Trade Finance Officer - IBG (JMGS-I) & Trade Finance Officer - IBG (MMGS-II)
- Suggested Place of Posting: Hyderabad & Kolkata
- Selection Procedure: Shortlisting and Interview
Important Dates & Schedule
| Event / Activity | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Online Registration of Application & Payment of Fees | 29.08.2026 |
| Last Date of Online Registration of Application & Payment of Fees | 19.09.2026 |
| Crucial Cut-off Date for Age, Academic Qualifications, and Experience | 31.07.2026 |
Vacancy Distribution & Age Limit
The detailed breakdown of regular vacancies across various categories and horizontal reservations is outlined below:
| Post / Grade | Type | Vacancies | PwBD* (Horizontal) | Age as on 31/07/2026 (Years) # | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | VI | Min. Age | Max. Age | ||
| Trade Finance Officer - IBG (TFO-IBG) / JMGS I | Regular | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 30 |
| Trade Finance Officer - IBG (TFO-IBG) / MMGS II | Regular | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 21 | 1 | 23 | 32 |
| Total | - | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 35 | 2 | - | - |
Detailed Eligibility Criteria (As on 31.07.2026)
1. Post: Trade Finance Officer - IBG (TFO-IBG) - JMGS-I
Age Limit (As on 31.07.2026):
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Essential Academic Qualifications (As on 31.07.2026):
Mandatory Qualification:
Graduate (any discipline) from a Government recognized University or Institution & Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF (Certificate should be dated on or before 31.07.2026).
Preferred Qualification:
Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS) certification by LIBF / Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG) by LIBF / Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) by ICC Academy (Certificate should be dated on or before 31.07.2026)
Global Trade Certificate (GTC) by ICC Academy / Certificate in International Trade Finance (CITF) by LIBF / Certificate in International Trade Finance (IIBF) (Certificate should be dated on or before 31.07.2026).
Experience Requirements (As on 31.07.2026):
Mandatory Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience (Post Essential Academic Qualification experience) in Trade Finance processing and operations mandatorily in Officer/Official role in any scheduled commercial Bank (preferably as a maker).
Specific Skills Required:
Outstanding communication, presentation, and processing skills.
2. Post: Trade Finance Officer – IBG (TFO-IBG) - MMGS-II
Age Limit (As on 31.07.2026):
- Minimum Age: 23 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years
Essential Academic Qualifications (As on 31.07.2026):
Mandatory Qualification:
Graduate (any discipline) from a Government recognized University or Institution & Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF (Certificate should be dated on or before 31.07.2026).
Preferred Qualification:
Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS) certification by LIBF / Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG) by LIBF / Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) by ICC Academy (Certificate should be dated on or before 31.07.2026)
Global Trade Certificate (GTC) by ICC Academy / Certificate in International Trade Finance (CITF) by LIBF / Certificate in International Trade Finance (IIBF) (Certificate should be dated on or before 31.07.2026).
Experience Requirements (As on 31.07.2026):
Mandatory Experience:
Minimum 3 years’ experience (Post Essential Academic Qualification experience) in Trade Finance processing mandatorily in Officer/Official role in any scheduled commercial Bank.
Specific Skills Required:
Outstanding communication, presentation, and processing skills.
Selection Procedure
- 1 Shortlisting
- 2 Interview
Place of Posting
The suggested places of posting as specified in the advertisement are:
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
Application Process
- Eligible candidates must complete the Online Registration of Application starting from 29.08.2026.
- Ensure all academic and professional certifications (mandatory IIBF Forex Certification and any preferred certifications) have issue dates on or before 31.07.2026.
- Complete the Payment of Fees through the integrated payment gateway within the registration window.
- Submit the online application form on or before the final date of registration: 19.09.2026.
Helpline & Contact Information
Recruitment Authority
Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD)
Corporate Centre, Mumbai
Official Notification Link
Access the complete official recruitment advertisement document via the link below:
Download Official Notification (PDF)


