State Bank of India (SBI) has released Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/05 for Trade Finance Officer recruitment with 100 vacancies in MMGS-II grade. Online applications started 13 May 2026 and close 02 June 2026 at sbi.bank.in.
State Bank of India (SBI)SBI SCO Trade Finance Officer Syllabus Deatils 2026Advt No – CRPD/SCO/2026-27/05 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Selection Process
- Online Written Test (CBT).
- Personal Interview.
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
Merit is based on written‑test marks + interview marks for Trade Finance Officer (MMGS‑II) posts.
Exam Pattern (Online Written Test – CBT)
Typical pattern for SBI Trade Finance Officer / Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO 2026 style):
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 120 minutes total (combined) |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 120 minutes total |
| English Language | 50 | 50 | 120 minutes total |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 120 minutes total |
| Professional Knowledge (Trade Finance) | 50 | 50 | 120 minutes total |
| Total | 240 (approx.) | 240 (approx.) | 2 hours |
- Question type: Objective MCQs (online).
- Language: English.
- Negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer (SBI Specialist/SCO pattern).
Note: SBI has not published a separate Trade‑Finance‑only syllabus PDF yet; Trade Finance Officer syllabus is treated as a subset of SBI Specialist Officer (SBI SO) / SCO‑style pattern with extra professional‑knowledge weightage.
Detailed Syllabus
1) Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (50 Questions)
- Reasoning: Analogy, series, coding‑decoding, blood relations, direction & distance, inequality, syllogism, data sufficiency, puzzle, seating arrangement, decision‑making, input‑output.
- Computer Aptitude: Basic computer fundamentals, MS Office, internet & email, security basics, keyboard shortcuts, computer terminology.
2) General/Economy/Banking Awareness (40 Questions)
- Indian Economy basics, Banking terms (loans, deposits, interest, RBI, monetary policy).
- Economic & banking current affairs (last 6–12 months).
- SBI‑related updates, commercial‑banking‑reforms, international finance news.
3) English Language (50 Questions)
- Reading comprehension.
- Para‑jumbles, cloze test.
- Error spotting, sentence improvement, phrase replacement.
- Fillers, connectors, starters.
- Synonyms–antonyms, idioms & phrases.
4) Quantitative Aptitude (50 Questions)
- Number system, simplification, approximation.
- Percentage, ratio & proportion, average.
- Time & work, time‑speed‑distance, profit & loss.
- Simple & compound interest, data interpretation (tables, graphs, pie‑charts).
5) Professional Knowledge – Trade Finance (50 Marks – Core Section)
This is the key section for Trade Finance Officer posts.
- Documents & Instruments
- Letter of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantee (BG), Standby LC, Bill of Exchange, Promissory Note, Collection Basis (D/P, D/A), etc.
- Trade Finance Products
- Pre‑shipment & Post‑shipment finance, buyers’ & exporters’ credit, bills discounting, factoring.
- Import & Export Finance
- Import LC, L/C negotiation, remittance schemes, export credit techniques.
- Foreign Exchange & Forex Management
- Basic FOREX concepts, spot & forward transactions, risk‑hedging, IIBF‑type Forex‑certification‑level basics.
- Regulations & Compliance
- RBI‑FEMA‑related trade‑finance rules, KYC/AML basics, export‑import regulations, UCP 600 (basic awareness).
- Operations & Verification
- Document checking for LC/BG, trade‑finance‑related documentation, risk‑assessment of trade‑related exposure.
SBI‑style Trade Finance Officer syllabus is bank‑exam‑aptitude + IIBF/FOREX‑based professional‑knowledge, with more emphasis on LC/BG, import‑export credit, and FOREX‑basics.
Preparation Tips
- Start with Reasoning, English, Quant, and GA/Economy; these are standard bank‑exam sections.
- Then build Trade‑Finance‑specific knowledge (LC, BG, Import/Export finance, FOREX basics, RBI‑FEMA‑related rules) from IIBF/FOREX‑style books and mock tests.
- Take SBI SO‑pattern mocks (including 50‑professional‑knowledge‑type questions) in 2‑hour slots for speed and accuracy.
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FAQ (SBI Trade Finance Officer 2026)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the exam pattern? | 240 approx. MCQs (Reasoning + Computer, GA/Economy/Banking, English, Quant, Professional Knowledge) in 120 minutes; 0.25 negative marking. |
| Is there negative marking? | Yes, 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer. |
| Is there an interview? | Yes; shortlisted candidates from written test are called for interview. |
| What is the main section to focus? | Professional Knowledge (Trade Finance) – 50 marks, domain‑oriented (LC/BG, Import‑Export, FOREX basics). |
| Is there a separate Trade‑Finance‑only syllabus PDF? | No; SBI has not published one; candidates should follow SBI SO / SCO‑trade‑finance‑oriented pattern and IIBF‑Forex‑certification topics. |
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