PUBLIC NOTICE NO.15/2017 - Customs Brokers Regulation 17(3) Written Examination (22.04.2017)

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Public Notice No.15/2017 invites trade, public, and customs brokers to apply under Regulation 17(3) of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulation (CBLR), 2013 for a written examination proposed on 22.04.2017 (Saturday). The written test carries 100 marks with 50 as the minimum qualifying score, and candidates must appear for the oral examination in the same year, with further consecutive oral attempts if required. Eligibility, application format, required documents, fees, and consequences of misdeclaration are specified, along with the display of roll numbers, time, and venue for the exam.

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Public Notice No.15/2017 - Regulation 17(3) Examination Call

Examination date, marks, and oral test attempt rules

Eligibility criteria and eligible employee requirements

Application format, required documents, and fee

Scrutiny process and exam roll number display

PUBLIC NOTICE NO.15/2017 Attention of the Trade,Public and Customs Brokers is invited to Regulation17(3)of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulation(CBLR),2013.In terms of theprovisions contained therein fresh applications are invited in the prescribedProforma for the Written Examination,which is proposed to be conducted on 22.04.2017 (Saturday). 2. The Written Examination is for 100 marks and the minimum qualifying marksis 50.Each applicant would be permitted to avail a maximum of four attempts toqualify in the Written and the Oral Examination on qualifying in the written exam.A candidate appearing for the written examination in any year must appear for theoral examination in the same year,if he/she qualifies in that written examination.In case,a candidate passes the written examination and appears for the oralexamination conducted on the basis of his/her passing the written examination,fails in his/her first attempt,he/she would be given three more consecutiveattempts to appear for the oral examination. Illustration:-A candidate appearing for the written examination in the year 2017should mandatorily appear for the oral examination in the year 2017 as a result ofhis/her qualifying in the written examination conducted in the year 2017.In casethe candidate fails to appear or pass the oral examination in his/her first attemptin the year 2017,it would still be counted as an attempt has been exhausted andhe/she would be provided three more consecutive attempts at the oralexamination to be conducted in the year 2018,2019 &2020.In case a candidatechooses not to appear in the oral examination to be held in the consecutiveyear/years,it would be deemed as if he/she has exhausted one/more of theattempts,as the case may be. 3. After qualifying in both parts of the said examination(written &oral),anemployee of the Customs Broker will become eligible to hold“Form G-Card”onbehalf of the Customs Broker. 4. Willing Customs Brokers are therefore directed to submit their applicationsin respect of their present eligible employees who are willing to appear in the saidexamination. Note:-Candidates as well as Customs Brokers are requested to verify theeligibility criterion before submission of their application.Fee once paid will notbe refunded if the application is rejected for non-fulfillment of eligibility criterion. 5. Eligibility Criterion:- Regulation 7(1)&7 (2)of CBLR,2013 is reproduced for reference: "(1)A Customs Broker may,having regard to the volume of business transacted byhim,employ any number of persons to assist him after verifying their antecedent andidentity at the declared address by using reliable,independent,authentic documents,data or information: Provided that the minimum educational qualification of such persons soemployed shall be 10+2,or equivalent. (2)Appointment of a person referred to in sub-regulation (1)shall be made only afterobtaining the approval of the Deputy Commissioner of Customs or AssistantCommissioner of Customs,as the case may be,who shall in granting approval,takeinto consideration the antecedents and any other information pertaining to thecharacter of such person." According to the above referred two Regulations:- (i)The candidate must be an Employee of the Custom Broker Firm orCompany,after verifying his antecedent and identify at the declared addressby using reliable,independent,authentic documents,data or information bythe Customs Broker and that the minimum educational qualification for thecandidate shall be 10+2,or equivalent -(Regulation 17(1)of CBLR,2013); AND (ii) the candidate's employment should have been duly approved by theAsst./Deputy Commissioner of Customs,Customs Broker Section,CustomHouse,Chennai,i.e.the employee must be a“Form H-Card”holder -(Regulation 17(2)of CBLR,2013). 6. Format for application:-The applications duly sponsored by the Customs Broker should be submitted in the prescribed Proforma at Annexure-A. Documents to be attached w

FAQs

What is the written examination date and basic scoring requirement?

The written examination is proposed for 22.04.2017 (Saturday). It is for 100 marks, and the minimum qualifying marks are 50.

How are oral examination appearances and attempt limits handled?

A candidate appearing for the written examination in a year must appear for the oral examination in the same year if they qualify. If the first oral attempt fails, the candidate is given three more consecutive attempts for oral testing in subsequent years as specified in the notice.

What eligibility and supporting documents are required for the application?

The candidate must be an employee of the Customs Broker firm/company with minimum educational qualification of 10+2 (or equivalent) and employment approved by the Asst./Deputy Commissioner of Customs. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-A) with attached documents including appointment letter, notarized current Customs Card (Form H Card), educational certificate copies, TR-6 challan, photographs, and an affidavit certifying antecedents.

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