Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)

DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION FOR CONFIRMATION OF INSPECTORS OF CENTRAL EXCISE, PREVENTIVE OFFICERS OF CUSTOMS AND EXAMINERS OF CUSTOMS

Conducted by National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN)

Schedule for Departmental Examinations for Confirmation of Inspectors of Central Excise, Preventive Officers of Customs and Examiners of Customs

A. Examination for Inspectors in Central Excise
Paper Subject Duration Pass Marks
Paper I Central Excise (without Books) 3 Hours 50/100
Paper II Customs (with books) 3 Hours 50/100
Paper III Administration (with books) 3 Hours 50/100
Paper IV Law 3 Hours 50/100
Paper V Hindi
Hindi - Written 3 Hours 37/75
Hindi - Oral 13/25
Paper VI Viva-Voce 50/100
B. Examination for Preventive Officers & Examiners in Customs
Paper I Customs (without books) 3 Hours 65/100
Paper II Allied Acts (including Central Excise Act & Rules) (with books) 3 Hours 50/100
Paper III Administration (with books) 3 Hours 65/100
Paper IV Law 3 Hours 50/100
Paper V Hindi
Hindi - Written 3 Hours 37/75
Hindi - Oral 13/25
Paper VI Viva-Voce 50/100