SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026
Trade Finance Officer – IBG (TFO-IBG)
JMGS-I & MMGS-II
Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15 · 35 Vacancies
Application Period: 29.08.2026 to 19.09.2026
Recruitment at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 35 |
| Posts / Grades | 2 |
| Application Fee | ₹750 for applicable categories |
| Interview Marks | 100 |
| Recruiting Body | State Bank of India, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Mumbai |
| Posts | Trade Finance Officer - IBG (JMGS-I) and Trade Finance Officer - IBG (MMGS-II) |
| Basis | Regular Specialist Cadre |
| Indicative Place of Posting | Hyderabad & Kolkata |
| Selection | Shortlisting + Interview only |
- No written examination.
- There is no provision for conversion to the General cadre.
- Eligible candidates may apply for both posts.
Important Dates & Cut-off
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration & fee payment begins | 29.08.2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 19.09.2026 |
| Age reckoned as on | 31.07.2026 |
| Qualification & experience reckoned as on | 31.07.2026 |
| All certificates dated on or before | 31.07.2026 |
| OBC non-creamy layer certificate issued between | 01.04.2026 to date of interview |
Remember: A saved application can be edited only 3 times, and no correction is possible after final submission.
Vacancy Details
| Post / Grade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD (VI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFO-IBG / JMGS-I | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 1 |
| TFO-IBG / MMGS-II | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 21 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 35 | 2 |
- PwBD reservation is horizontal for VI - Visually Impaired candidates and is included in the parent category.
- Vacancies are provisional and may vary according to the Bank's actual requirement.
- Suggested places of posting are Hyderabad and Kolkata.
- Transfer requests to other centres will not be entertained.
- Candidates may be posted anywhere in India at the sole discretion of the Bank.
Eligibility — TFO-IBG (JMGS-I)
Age as on 31.07.2026
- Minimum: 21 years.
- Maximum: 30 years.
- Upper age relaxation applies as per Government of India rules.
Mandatory Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline from a Government-recognised University / Institution.
- Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF.
- The certificate must be dated on or before 31.07.2026.
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience.
- Experience must be in Trade Finance processing and operations.
- Experience must mandatorily be in an Officer / Official role in a scheduled commercial bank.
- Maker-role experience is preferred.
Important: Teaching and training experience will not be counted for eligibility.
Eligibility — TFO-IBG (MMGS-II)
Age as on 31.07.2026
- Minimum: 23 years.
- Maximum: 32 years.
- Upper age relaxation applies as per Government of India rules.
Mandatory Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline from a Government-recognised University / Institution.
- Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF.
- The certificate must be dated on or before 31.07.2026.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience.
- Experience must be in Trade Finance processing.
- Experience must mandatorily be in an Officer / Official role in any scheduled commercial bank.
Important: The experience certificate must specifically mention experience in the related field.
Preferred Certifications for Both Posts
Any one of the following certifications, dated on or before 31.07.2026, is preferred but not mandatory.
Group A
- CDCS — Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (LIBF).
- CSDG — Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (LIBF).
- CTFP — Certified Trade Finance Professional (ICC Academy).
Group B
- GTC — Global Trade Certificate (ICC Academy).
- CITF — Certificate in International Trade Finance (LIBF).
- Certificate in International Trade Finance (IIBF).
Age Relaxation & Reservation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR / EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
Points to Note
- Cumulative age relaxation is not allowed.
- Benchmark disability means not less than 40% of a specified disability.
- OBC creamy layer candidates must apply as UR.
- EWS candidates without the FY2025-26 Income & Asset Certificate must apply as UR.
Important: No change of category is permitted after registration of the online application.
Selection Process
- Online Application: Register and pay the applicable fee between 29.08.2026 and 19.09.2026 with all required documents uploaded.
- Shortlisting: A committee decides the shortlisting parameters. Merely meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not provide a right to an interview.
- Interview: The interview carries 100 marks. Qualifying marks are decided by the Bank.
- Merit List: The merit list is prepared in descending order based only on interview scores. In case of a tie, the older candidate is ranked higher.
Selection rule: There is no written examination. Final merit is based on interview performance after shortlisting.
Job Profile — Maker Role (JMGS-I)
Job Profile
- Inputs trade transactions.
- Scans and uploads documents into banking systems.
- Handles TI+ data entry for trade finance transactions.
- Conducts document scrutiny before submission for approvals.
- Inputs screening data and ensures correct entry into screening systems.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Accurate and efficient data entry of allotted trade finance / forex transactions.
- Achieve productivity norms by transaction product type.
- Maintain average TAT within benchmarked limits of more than 90%.
- Meet transaction-processing volume expectations per month.
- Complete internal certifications and process-learning modules.
- Participate in workshops and new product / process training.
Job Profile — Checker Role (MMGS-II)
Job Profile
- 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 OFAC releaser for sanctions screening and transaction approvals.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Check transaction data entered by Makers against trade documents.
- Monitor staff performance and productivity.
- Maintain average TAT within benchmarked limits of more than 90%.
- Identify and minimise delayed transactions.
- Close or resend all rejected / incomplete transactions.
- Complete Risk, AML and Compliance training and participate in RCSA.
Shift Timings, Pay Scale & Probation
Shift Timings
| Shift | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 06:00 am | 03:00 pm |
| Shift 2A | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm |
| Shift 2B | 01:30 pm | 10:30 pm |
| Shift 3 | 09:00 pm | 06:00 am |
Pay Scale
JMGS-I: 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
MMGS-II: 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
- Probation period: 6 months.
- Eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, medical facility and other perquisites.
- Shift timings may change according to the Bank's needs.
Application Fee & How to Apply
Application Fee
- ₹750 for General / EWS / OBC candidates.
- NIL for SC / ST / PwBD candidates.
- The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
Where to Apply
sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
Applications must be submitted online only. No hard copy is to be sent to the office.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Log in to the SBI careers page and open Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully.
- Register online and note the provisional registration number and password.
- Upload photograph, signature and all required PDF documents.
- Pay the applicable fee online using debit card, credit card or internet banking.
- Verify all details, submit the application finally and print the e-receipt.
Documents to Be Uploaded
- Recent photograph & signature in JPEG format.
- Detailed resume in PDF format.
- ID proof and proof of date of birth.
- Caste / PwBD certificate, if applicable.
- Degree certificate — mandatory.
- IIBF Forex Operations certificate — mandatory.
- Experience certificates — mandatory.
- Preferred certification, if any.
- Biodata form, duly filled and signed.
- Form-16 / offer letter from current employer.
- NOC from present employer, if employed in Government / PSU / PSB.
- Mandatory undertaking in the prescribed format.
File Rules
- All documents must be in PDF format.
- PDF documents should be A4 size.
- Each PDF should be under 500 KB.
- Photograph size: 20–50 KB, approximately 200 × 230 pixels.
- Signature size: 10–20 KB, approximately 140 × 60 pixels.
- A signature in capital letters is not accepted.
Key Points to Remember
- No written exam: Selection is purely through shortlisting and a 100-mark interview.
- Specialist cadre only: There is no provision for conversion into the General cadre.
- Both posts allowed: An eligible candidate may apply separately for JMGS-I and MMGS-II.
- No corrections later: No change or modification is allowed after the application window closes.
- Teaching experience: Teaching and training experience is not counted for eligibility.
- Disciplinary proceedings: Candidates with pending or contemplated proceedings are not eligible.
- Updates on website: Corrigenda, results and call letters are hosted online or communicated by email.
- Interview travel: Outstation candidates are eligible for reimbursement of economy airfare up to ₹10,000 to-and-fro.
All the Best for SBI TFO-IBG 2026
Apply before 19.09.2026 on sbi.bank.in
Final reminder: This recruitment has no written examination. Focus on eligibility documentation, trade finance experience, relevant certifications and interview preparation.
