State Bank of India Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) Recruitment 2025: 150 Posts

January 7, 2025

State Bank of India Recruitment 2025: Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO)

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official notification (Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2024-25/26) inviting applications for the position of Specialist Cadre Officer (Trade Finance Officer) on a regular basis. This recruitment provides a significant opportunity for skilled professionals to join India’s largest public sector bank in a specialized role.

Recruitment Overview

Category	Details
Bank Name	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name	Trade Finance Officer
Grade	Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II)
Vacancy Count	150 (subject to change as per Bank’s discretion)
Posting Locations	Hyderabad and Kolkata (indicative; postings are subject to transfer as per organisational needs)
Age Limit (as of 31.12.2024)	Minimum: 23 years, Maximum: 32 years
Application Dates	From January 3, 2025, to January 23, 2025
Mode of Application	Online
Official Registration Link	*Apply Here*
Selection Process	Shortlisting and Interview
Application Fee	General/OBC/EWS: ₹750, SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
Pay Scale	₹64,820 – ₹93,960 + allowances as per Bank rules

Important Dates

Event	Date
Start of Online Registration	January 3, 2025
Last Date for Registration	January 23, 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment	January 23, 2025
Shortlisting/Interview Dates	To be announced

Vacancy Details

Category	Vacancies	PwBD (Horizontal Reservation)	Age Limit (Years)
SC	24	PwBD VI: 1, HI: 1, LD: 2, D&E: 2	Minimum: 23, Maximum: 32
ST	11	–
OBC	38	–
EWS	15	–
UR (General)	62	–
Total	150	–

Eligibility Criteria

Mandatory:

Requirement	Description
Graduation	In any discipline from a recognized university.
Certificate in Forex	From IIBF (obtained on or before 31.12.2024).
Preferred (Not Mandatory)	Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS).
Preferred (Not Mandatory)	Certificate in Trade Finance or Certificate in International Banking.
Experience	Minimum of 2 years of experience post essential qualification in Trade Finance processing as an executive in a supervisory role.
Experience	Experience must be at a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Foreign Bank (refer to RBI’s list for eligible banks).

Skills Required:

Proficiency in document processing.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to reconcile accounts and adhere to turnaround times (TAT).

Age Relaxations:

Category	Duration of Course
SC/ST	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
PwBD (General)	10 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years

Roles and Responsibilities

Area	Description
Trade Finance Document Scrutiny	Review trade finance-related documents (LCs, Bank Guarantees, etc.) to ensure compliance with regulations.
Transaction Processing	Handle forex and trade finance transactions efficiently within predefined timelines.
Reconciliation Activities	Regular reconciliation of entries in Trade Finance and Forex systems.
Audit and Compliance	Ensure adherence to RBI, ICC, FEDAI, and Bank guidelines; respond to audit queries effectively.
Branch Support	Provide guidance to branch staff and assist customers in resolving trade finance queries.

Selection Process

Stage	Description
1. Shortlisting	Based on eligibility criteria and experience, a shortlisting committee will screen applications. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee a call for an interview.
2. Interview	Total Marks: 100 Minimum qualifying marks will be determined by the Bank.
3. Merit List	Candidates will be ranked based on interview scores. In case of a tie, the candidate older in age will be ranked higher.

Application Process

Step	Description
1. Visit the Official Website:	Navigate to *SBI Careers*
2. Complete Registration:	Register with a valid email ID and mobile number. – Log in using the credentials sent to your registered email.
3. Fill the Application Form:	Enter personal, educational, and professional details accurately. – Upload scanned copies of required documents (see list below).
4. Pay the Application Fee:	Use Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or other available modes.
5. Submit and Print:	Verify all details before final submission. – Save and print the application form for future reference.

Documents Required for Upload

Document	File Format	File Size
Photograph	JPG/JPEG	20-50 KB
Signature	JPG/JPEG	10-20 KB
Resume	PDF	Max 500 KB
ID Proof	PDF	Max 500 KB
Date of Birth Proof	PDF	Max 500 KB
Educational Certificates	PDF	Max 500 KB
Experience Certificates	PDF	Max 500 KB
Caste/PwBD Certificates (if any)	PDF	Max 500 KB
No Objection Certificate (NOC)	PDF	Max 500 KB

Pay Scale and Benefits

Component	Amount
Basic Pay	₹64,820 – ₹93,960
Allowances	Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
Other Perks	Provident Fund, Pension under NPS, Medical benefits, and other perquisites as per Bank rules.

General Instructions

1. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying.

2. Application fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

3. Keep a valid email ID and mobile number active for communication.

4. Any discrepancy in the application form may result in disqualification.

5. SBI reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage.

Important Links

SBI PO Recruitment 2024	Link
Apply Online:	*SBI Recruitment Portal*
Detailed Notification:	*Download Here*
Contact Us:	*Query Page*