Total Posts: 191 Pay Levels: 4–6 Application Window: 25 Nov 2025 — 15 Dec 2025

Summary

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) invites online applications for various Group C posts including Clerks, Assistants, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and other supporting roles. This responsive HTML web‑post template provides key details, eligibility, selection process and a concise syllabus for preparation.

Important Details

OrganizationCentral Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC)
PostsClerk, Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Stenographer/Typist (where applicable) & Others
Vacancies191 (various categories and locations)
Eligibility12th Pass / Graduation (depending on post). Typing / Stenography skills required for specific posts.
Pay ScaleLevel 4 — Level 6 (example: Level 4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
Application DatesStart: 25 November 2025 — Last Date: 15 December 2025
Apply OnlineCBIC Official Website

Short Eligibility (By Post)

  • Clerk/Upper Division Clerk: Graduate (as per advertisement), basic computer skills, typing where specified.
  • Lower Division Clerk / Assistant: 12th Pass or Graduate (post dependent); typing/documentation skills for some posts.
  • Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 10th / 12th pass as per specific post criteria.
  • Stenographer/Typist: 12th pass with shorthand & typing speed as specified in the advertisement.

Selection Process

  1. Computer Based Test (CBT) — objective questions (single stage or multi-stage depending on post).
  2. Skill Test / Typing Test / Stenography Test for specific posts (qualifying in nature).
  3. Document verification and medical examination of shortlisted candidates.

Exam Pattern (Typical CBT — Clerical / Assistant Posts)

Pattern may vary by post; read the official notification for exact marks and section weightage.

SectionTypical Marks / Questions
General Intelligence & Reasoning25–50
Numerical Aptitude / Quantitative Ability25–50
General Awareness / Current Affairs25–50
English Language / Comprehension25–50
Computer Knowledge / Basic IT25–50
TotalTypically 100–200 (check notification)

Syllabus — Key Topics

General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Analogies, Series (number/letter), Coding-Decoding
  • Syllogisms, Blood Relations, Directions, Seating Arrangement
  • Puzzles, Data Interpretation (basic)

Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number Systems, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion
  • Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance
  • Mensuration, Algebra (basic), Data Interpretation

English Language

  • Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting
  • Sentence Improvement, Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Basic Grammar, Para Jumbles

General Awareness

  • Current Affairs (national & international), Government Schemes
  • Economic & Budget basics, Basic Static GK: History, Geography, Polity

Computer Knowledge

  • Basics of Operating Systems, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Internet, Email, File management, Basic troubleshooting
  • Keyboarding / Typing shortcuts and practical knowledge

Typing / Stenography (Where Applicable)

  • Typing speed requirements (words per minute) for English / Hindi as per notification
  • Stenography shorthand & transcription test details (if applicable)

How to Apply

  1. Visit the CBIC official website: www.cbic.gov.in or the recruitment portal linked there.
  2. Register / Login and complete your profile with accurate educational and personal details.
  3. Upload scanned documents, photograph & signature as per specifications in the notification.
  4. Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the application.
  5. Save/print the confirmation and application receipt for records.

Important Tips

  • Always verify age limits, post‑wise eligibility and reservation details from the official notification PDF.
  • Practice CBT mock tests and improve typing/shorthand speed if your post requires it.
  • Keep scanned copies of all supporting documents ready before filling the form.