The State Bank of India (SBI) has extended the last date to apply online for the Trade Finance Officer – IBG (TFO-IBG) recruitment under Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) posts. As per the latest update, candidates can now complete the SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Apply Online 2026 process up to 28 September 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for Trade Finance Officer positions in JMGS-I and MMGS-II on a regular basis, and eligible candidates should complete the application process before the revised deadline.
SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Apply Online 2026 Late Date Extended
SBI has invited online applications for 35 vacancies from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment to the Specialist Cadre Officer posts on a regular basis. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15 for Trade Finance Officer – IBG in Junior Management Grade Scale-I and Middle Management Grade Scale-II. Candidates should carefully check the prescribed educational qualification, certification, age limit and relevant post-qualification experience before applying.
SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer 2026: Apply Online Link
Candidates can apply online through the SBI Careers portal. The final application should be submitted only after carefully checking all information because SBI states that corrections or modifications will not be allowed after the online application window closes.
SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer 2026: Click here to Apply Online
Steps to Apply
- Visit the SBI Careers Current Openings page.
- Locate Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15.
- Download and read the detailed advertisement.
- Click on the online application link.
- Register using the required details.
- Upload the photograph and signature.
- Fill in personal, educational and professional details.
- Upload the required certificates and documents.
- Preview the application carefully.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the application.
- Download and retain the submitted application and e-receipt.
Documents Required for SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Application
Candidates should keep the required documents ready before beginning the online application. SBI has specified several documents that need to be uploaded along with the application. The important documents include:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Detailed resume
- ID proof
- Date of birth proof
- Degree certificate
- IIBF Certification in Forex Operations
- Experience certificates
- Caste certificate, wherever applicable
- PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
- Preferred certification, if applicable
- Biodata form
- Form-16/Offer Letter from current employer
- NOC from the present employer, where applicable
- Mandatory undertaking
SBI Trade Finance Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil the eligibility requirements applicable to the particular grade as on the prescribed date. For both JMGS-I and MMGS-II, the mandatory educational qualification includes graduation in any discipline from a Government-recognised university or institution along with Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF.
| Eligibility Criteria | TFO-IBG JMGS-I | TFO-IBG MMGS-II |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a Government-recognised University/Institution |
Graduation in any discipline from a Government-recognised University/Institution
|
| Mandatory Certification | Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF | Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF |
| Certification Cut-off | Certificate dated on or before 31 July 2026 | Certificate dated on or before 31 July 2026 |
| Minimum Age | 21 years | 23 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years | 32 years |
| Experience | Minimum 1 year | Minimum 3 years |
| Experience Area | Trade Finance processing and operations | Trade Finance processing |
| Experience Type | Post-essential-qualification experience | Post-essential-qualification experience |
| Organisation | Scheduled Commercial Bank | Scheduled Commercial Bank |
| Required Role | Officer/Official role, preferably as a Maker | Officer/Official role |
| Specific Skills | Outstanding communication, presentation and processing skills |
Outstanding communication, presentation and processing skills
|
Preferred Certifications for SBI Trade Finance Officer
Apart from the mandatory IIBF certification, SBI has listed several preferred certifications.
- 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
- Global Trade Certificate (GTC) by ICC Academy
- Certificate in International Trade Finance (CITF) by LIBF
- Certificate in International Trade Finance (IIBF)
SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Application Fee 2026
The application fee and intimation charges are ₹750 for General, EWS and OBC candidates, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt from paying the application fee/intimation charges. The fee is payable online through the integrated payment gateway.
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