The State Bank of India has officially released the SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of Trade Finance Officers in Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II) on a regular basis. This latest SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for experienced banking professionals looking to build a career in international banking and trade finance operations.

According to Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/05, SBI has announced a total of 100 vacancies including regular and backlog posts. Eligible Indian candidates possessing Graduation along with IIBF Forex Operations Certification and relevant trade finance experience can apply online through the SBI Careers portal from 13 May 2026 to 02 June 2026.

Candidates interested in SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 are advised to carefully verify eligibility criteria, age limit, experience requirements, salary structure, selection process, and document upload instructions before submitting the application form. The recruitment will be conducted through shortlisting and interview only.

📌 Recruitment Overview

📅 Important Dates

📊 SBI Trade Finance Officer Vacancy 2026

SBI has released category-wise vacancies for Trade Finance Officer posts under MMGS-II grade. Out of 100 total vacancies, 88 are regular vacancies while 12 are backlog vacancies.

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Vacancy Type Details

PwBD Reservation Details

🏢 Job Location

The suggested place of posting for selected candidates is Hyderabad and Kolkata. However, as clearly mentioned in the official SBI notification, the selected officers may be posted anywhere in India at the sole discretion of the Bank depending upon administrative requirements and business needs.

Candidates applying for SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 should therefore be prepared for transfer and posting anywhere across India during service tenure.

🎓 SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions as on 30 April 2026. Applications from ineligible candidates may be rejected at any stage of recruitment.

Educational Qualification

Mandatory Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• Graduation in any discipline from a Government-recognized University or Institution
• Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF

The mandatory certificate should be issued on or before 30 April 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

The following certifications will be given preference:

• Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS)
• Certificate in Trade Finance
• Certificate in International Banking

Experience Required

Candidates must have:

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience in Trade Finance processing
• Supervisory or official role experience in any Scheduled Commercial Bank

The experience certificate should clearly mention the relevant trade finance work handled by the candidate.

🎂 Age Limit

Age will be calculated as on 30 April 2026.

Age Relaxation

📄 Documents Required for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026

Candidates must upload scanned copies of required documents while filling the online application form.

Required Documents List

• Recent Passport Size Photograph
• Signature
• Detailed Resume
• Valid ID Proof
• Date of Birth Proof
• Graduation Certificate
• Forex Operations Certificate from IIBF
• Experience Certificates
• Preferred Qualification Certificates
• Biodata Form
• Latest Salary Slip/Form-16
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (for Government/PSU employees)

All documents should be uploaded in PDF format within prescribed file size limits.

💰 Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or other available payment modes.

💼 SBI Trade Finance Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be appointed in Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II).

Official Pay Scale

₹64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960

Additional Benefits & Allowances

Apart from basic salary, selected officers will receive:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
• Provident Fund
• National Pension System (NPS)
• Leave Fare Concession (LFC)
• Medical Facilities
• Other admissible benefits as per SBI rules

The overall salary package of SBI MMGS-II officers is considered highly attractive in the banking sector.

🧪 SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:

1. Shortlisting

Candidates will first be shortlisted based on:

• Educational qualification
• Experience
• Professional certifications
• Overall suitability

Mere fulfillment of minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee interview selection. The bank’s shortlisting committee will decide the final shortlisting parameters.

2. Interview

• Interview carries 100 marks
• Qualifying marks will be decided by SBI
• Interview call letters will be sent through email only

3. Final Merit List

The final merit list will be prepared only on the basis of interview marks obtained by candidates. In case of tie marks, older candidates will be ranked higher in merit.

📝 How to Apply for SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by following these simple steps:

1. Visit the SBI Careers portal
2. Open the “Current Openings” section
3. Click on SBI SCO Recruitment 2026
4. Register using valid email ID and mobile number
5. Fill the online application carefully
6. Upload photograph, signature, and required documents
7. Pay application fee online
8. Submit the application form
9. Download and print the final application form for future reference

Candidates are strongly advised to apply early to avoid last-minute server or technical issues.

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⚠️ Important Instructions

• Candidates must carefully verify eligibility before applying
• Keep all required documents ready before registration
• Use active email ID and mobile number during application
• Upload clear and valid PDF documents only
• Read the official notification carefully before final submission
• Applications with incomplete documents may be rejected
• Application fee once paid will not be refunded
• Candidates working in Government/PSU organizations must upload NOC
• Multiple applications may lead to cancellation of candidature
• Final selection will depend upon document verification and interview performance

LAST DATE TO APPLY ONLINE: 02 JUNE 2026

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