Can I apply for customs officer job while studying B.Tech in Aerospace? Is it compulsory to write USPC exams for it?

i am studying b.tech aerospace i want to apply for a customs officer is it compulsory to write upsc exams i am expecting such high level commision posts i am searching it for an inspectors in an customs services which exam is it required

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Hi Aspirant,

While studying in B. Tech you can not apply for the custom officer exam.

You can apply for the custom officer exam only when you are in final year of B. Tech.

It is not necessary to apply for UPSC for the custom officer post. You can also apply for the custom department through SSC exams.

In final year of B. Tech or after completion of your B. Tech you should apply for the SSC CGL (Combined Graduation Level) exam which is conducted once in a year at national level.

To apply for the CGL exam you need to fulfill the eligibility criteria.


Eligibility criteria for CGL exam

You should be graduated in any stream from recognized university or its equivalent.

You can also apply for CGL exam in final year of graduation.

You must be in age of 18 to 27 years

Age relaxation as per government norms

SC/ST + 5 years

OBC + 3 years

PH + 10 years

You must be the citizen of India.


SSC publish the notification for CGL exam at its official website as well as employment newspaper.

Important dates of SSC exam

Notification date: 19/1/2013

Last date of application form: 15/2/2013

Exam date: 14/4/2013 & 21/4/2013


You can apply for CGL exam at http://ssconline.nic.in

For more information visit http://ssc.nic.in

Best of Luck�

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