The application process for Specialist Cadre Officer positions under SBI Recruitment 2026 has officially begun. The State Bank of India has invited online applications for the post of Trade Finance Officer. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through SBI’s official website from May 13 to June 2, 2026.
According to the official notification, the recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 100 vacancies across different categories.
Candidates applying for the Trade Finance Officer post must be between 23 and 32 years of age. In addition, applicants should hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
SBI has made the Forex Operations certification from the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) mandatory for applicants. The certificate must have been issued on or before April 30, 2026.
Additionally, candidates holding qualifications such as Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists, Certificate in Trade Finance, or Certificate in International Banking may receive preference during the selection process. These certifications must also have been issued on or before April 30, 2026.
Applicants are required to have at least two years of work experience in trade finance processing while serving in a supervisory or officer-level role at any scheduled commercial bank.
Selected candidates will be responsible for tasks including scrutiny of trade finance documents, processing forex and trade finance transactions, reconciliation of financial entries, and managing back-office operations related to international banking activities.
The selection process will include candidate shortlisting followed by interviews. According to SBI, the final merit list will be prepared solely on the basis of interview performance.
If two or more candidates secure identical scores, preference will be given to the older candidate.
Applicants are advised to carefully review all eligibility criteria and guidelines before submitting their forms. The last date to apply online is June 2, 2026.
This recruitment drive is considered part of SBI’s broader strategy to strengthen its specialist workforce in international trade and forex banking operations.