Job in Customs

You can appear following tests for a career in customs.

Customs Officer: Those who want to go in this job, has to pass the UPSC. Through UPSC, they are posted as senior superintendents, Officers of customs and central excise services. Apart from direct recruitment through the Indian Civil Services Examination some posts in the junior scale are filled in by promotes from the Group 'B' of the Central Government or State Government Services.

Constables : For this, a candidate must be at least 7th pass and should satisfy certain physical standards. They should have the height of minimum 157.5 cms with chest 81 cms. There is a test where the candidate has to walk 1600 meters in 15 minutes and cycle 8kms in 30 minutes. Often there is promotion of Sweeper, chowkidars and peons to Constables. Constables are promoted to Head constable or Hawaldar.

Preventive Officers / Inspectors : There is test by SSC. Those who clears this are called for a interview. 25 % of the posts available, are allotted to Tax assistants and stenographer after promotion. Eligibility for this, is Graduation minimum. They should have the height of minimum 157.5 cms with chest 81 cms. There is a test where the candidate has to walk 1600 meters in 15 minutes and cycle 8kms in 30 minutes.

Clerical Cadres : Minimum education qualification required for Clerks is 10th pass. Also, they should be well versed with the shorthand and typist.