Become Custom Broker,CBIC Custom Broker Exam 2025
The application will open for the citizen of India to be a custom broker. It is a license issuing exam to the deserving candidates. The application form will open in October the schedule is given below.
The CBIC will conduct the exam for this and those who are selected their name will be displayed on the website.. The complete “F category Exam & License” application must be submitted by the candidates.
Candidate can choose the validity of license as lifetime or limited period time.
Candidate can check how to apply and which website they should log on to create their user id and password
Oral Examination will also take place, and candidates will get the intimation.
Application Fee
Rs.500
Exam Dates and Application Details
- Written Exam Date:14 October to 13 November 2025
- Application Window: Opens in October 2025
- Application Fee: ₹500, payable online or offline.
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Computer-based (MCQ), bilingual (English and Hindi).
| Number of Questions | 150 |
| Duration | 2.30 Hours |
| Timing | 10.30 AM to 1 PM |
| Marking Scheme | 3 Marks for correct Answer |
| Negative Marks | Minus 1 Mark Deduction |
| Maximum Marks | 450 |
| Qualifying Marks | 270 60 % |
Candidates who qualify the written exam they will appear for an oral examination. The pass percentage for the oral exam is also 60%.
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria are as per the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018 (Regulations 4 and 6). The details and required documentation are available in the official CBIC and NACIN notices.
Become Custom Broker,CBIC Custom Broker Exam 2025
Syllabus Overview
The syllabus covers:
- The Customs Act, 1962
- Customs Tariff Act, 1975
- Foreign Trade Policy
- Reward Schemes
- Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018
- Various warehouse and cargo handling regulations
- Baggage Rules, Drawback Rules, Valuation Rules, FSSAI, quarantine regulations, IP enforcement, and allied acts
For full topic breakdown, refer to Regulation 6(7) of Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018, and training platforms linked to official portals.
Important Links & Support
- For detailed notifications, syllabus, and application, visit: cblms.gov.in and nacin.gov.in.
- Queries can be emailed to cblr-nacinpsm@gov.in.
How to apply?
Log onto cblms.gov.in portal and register there
Open the CBLMS portal vide the URL “https://cblms.gov.in” in the web browser
click on the ‘CB Login’ button on the top right-hand corner of the page.
Click on “New user? Register” as highlighted in the screenshot above
Role: Select the option “CB applicant” from the drop-down menu.
Full Name: Enter the full name of the applicant. It is important to note that, here, the “Applicant” is the proprietorship concern/firm/company/association that intends to seek the Customs Broker License. Therefore, the applicant’s full name is the name of the proprietorship concern or Partnership firm or Pvt. Ltd./LLP/Ltd. Company or Association that intends to seek the Customs Broker license.
Mobile Number-Enter the mobile number to confirm the details an OTP will be sent
Email ID: for the OTP and correspondence
Now create the password to log on to CBLMS
PAN: Now enter the pan number
registered with the proprietorship concern/firm/company/association. The same will be the username/login ID of the applicant for logging into the CBLMS portal
Now Click on submit button, your details with userid and password is ready to log on.
FAQs
Who can apply?
Anyone as an individual or firm
When is the exam?
The exam date will come in due course of time.
Admit Card releasing Date
The admit card will be released 7 to 10 days before the exam