SBI Recruitment 2026: Apply for Trade Finance Officer Posts With Salaries Up to ₹93,000

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially opened the application window for the Trade Finance Officer position under the Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) category. Offering lucrative career opportunities and robust pay scales, this recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 35 vacancies across Junior Management and Middle Management scales. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official SBI careers portal until the deadline of September 19, 2026.

Vacancy Breakdown Across Categories

The current recruitment drive features 35 total openings for Trade Finance Officers, categorized across distinct grade scales:

• Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) – 14 Posts: Includes 2 for SC, 1 for ST, 3 for OBC, 1 for EWS, and 7 for unreserved categories, alongside one horizontal vacancy for PwBD candidates.

• Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II) – 21 Posts: Includes 3 for SC, 1 for ST, 5 for OBC, 2 for EWS, and 10 for unreserved categories, with a horizontal vacancy for PwBD applicants.

Eligibility Criteria, Age Limits, and Experience

Candidates aspiring to apply must meet specific educational, certification, and professional experience requirements:

• Age Limit: For JMGS-I positions, applicants must be between 21 and 30 years old as of July 31, 2026. For MMGS-II roles, the age bracket is 23 to 32 years. Standard age relaxations apply to reserved categories as per government regulations.

• Educational Qualification: Applicants must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institute. Additionally, candidates must possess a valid Certificate in Forex Operations from the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) obtained on or before July 31, 2026.

• Work Experience: JMGS-I applicants require a minimum of one year of post-qualification experience in trade finance processing and operations within a scheduled commercial bank, whereas MMGS-II applicants must possess at least three years of relevant experience in the same field.

Attractive Pay Scales and Allowances

Selected officers will enjoy competitive compensation packages supplemented by comprehensive banking perks:

• JMGS-I Pay Scale: ₹48,480 to ₹85,920.

• MMGS-II Pay Scale: ₹64,820 to ₹93,960.

• Additional Benefits: Officers will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund (PF), National Pension System (NPS), Leave Fare Concession, and medical benefits in accordance with bank rules, subject to an initial six-month probation period.

Selection Process and How to Apply

The selection procedure comprises application shortlisting followed by a personal interview carrying 100 marks. The final merit list will be prepared solely on interview scores, with age serving as the tie-breaker criteria if needed.

Candidates can apply online by visiting the official SBI Careers website under the "Current Openings" section, referencing Advertisement Number CRPD/SCO/2026-27/15. The application window remains active from August 29 through September 19, 2026. Applicants must keep scanned copies of their photograph, signature, resume, identity proof, degree certificates, IIBF Forex certificate, experience documents, and category proofs ready for upload.