CBIC Group C Notification 2025 has been released by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs through the Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), Kochi for recruitment of 19 Group C posts in the Customs Marine Wing. The available positions include Tradesman, Seaman, Greaser, and Senior Store Keeper with various pay scales. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through offline mode by sending the completed application form to the specified address. The last date to submit applications is December 15, 2025. This recruitment offers excellent career opportunities for candidates who meet the educational qualifications and age criteria set by the department.
CBIC Group C Notification 2025 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
November 08, 2025
Application Start Date
November 08, 2025
Last Date For Registration
December 15, 2025
Last Date For Fee Payment
Not Applicable (No Fee)
Admit Card Release Date
Will be announced later
Exam Date
To be notified on official website
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
No Application Fee
SC / ST / PH
No Application Fee
Payment Mode
Not Applicable
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
30 Years (varies by post)
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, Ex-Serviceman: 3 years, Central Govt Employees: 5 years (as per rules)
CBIC Group C Notification 2025 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Number of Posts
Advertisement No.
Tradesman
16 Posts
II/(39)/OTH/38/2025-Estt
Seaman
01 Post
II/(39)/OTH/38/2025-Estt
Greaser
01 Post
II/(39)/OTH/38/2025-Estt
Senior Store Keeper
01 Post
II/(39)/OTH/38/2025-Estt
Total Posts
19 Posts
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CBIC Group C Notification 2025 Eligibility Details
Post Name
Educational Qualification
Experience Required
Tradesman
10th Class or equivalent with ITI in relevant trade
2 years experience in relevant field
Seaman
10th Class or equivalent
3 years experience on board Govt/Mercantile marine vessels
Greaser
10th Class or equivalent
3 years experience in marine engine operation and maintenance
Senior Store Keeper
10th Class or equivalent
Minimum 8 years experience in storekeeping automobile/engineering accounting
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Post Name
UR
OBC
EWS
SC
ST
Total
Tradesman
11
3
1
1
0
16
Seaman
1
0
0
0
0
01
Greaser
0
0
1
1
1
01
Senior Store Keeper
1
0
0
0
0
01
Total
13
3
2
2
1
19
State-Wise Vacancy Details
State/Location
Total Vacancies
Kerala (Cochin)
19 Posts
Jurisdiction
Kerala, Lakshadweep, and Mahe (Pondicherry)
Important Documents Required
Document Name
Requirement
10th Class Certificate
Mandatory for all posts
10th Class Marksheet
Mandatory for all posts
Experience Certificate
Must show period with dates, nature of work
Age Proof
Birth certificate or 10th certificate
Aadhar Card
Mandatory identity proof
Caste Certificate
If claiming reservation (SC/ST/OBC)
EWS Certificate
If claiming EWS reservation (valid for 2025-26)
Address Proof
For correspondence address verification
Passport Size Photographs
Four unsigned passport size photos required
Self-addressed Envelopes
Two unstamped envelopes (25cm x 12cm)
CBIC Group C Notification 2025 Syllabus Overview
Subject Area
Topics Covered
General Intelligence
Reasoning, logical thinking, problem-solving
General Awareness
Current affairs, Indian economy, customs regulations
Quantitative Aptitude
Basic mathematics, numerical ability
Technical Knowledge
Post-specific technical questions related to marine operations
Physical Test
Swimming test for Seaman and Greaser posts
Exam Pattern
Examination Component
Details
Written Examination
Objective type questions on general subjects
Physical Endurance Test
Swimming test (applicable for marine posts)
Document Verification
Original certificates verification
Medical Fitness Test
Comprehensive medical examination
Selection Process
Stage
Description
Stage 1
Scrutiny of applications based on eligibility
Stage 2
Written examination for shortlisted candidates
Stage 3
Physical Endurance Test (Swimming) where applicable
Stage 4
Document verification of qualified candidates
Stage 5
Medical fitness examination
Final Selection
Based on performance in all stages
CBIC Group C Notification 2025 Salary Details
Post Name
Pay Level
Salary Range (Per Month)
Tradesman
Level-2 in Pay Matrix
Rs. 19,900 – 63,200
Seaman
Level-3 in Pay Matrix
Rs. 21,700 – 69,100
Greaser
Level-4 in Pay Matrix
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100
Senior Store Keeper
Level-5 in Pay Matrix
Rs. 29,200 – 92,300
How to Apply
Step
Application Process
Step 1
Download the application form from the official website
Step 2
Fill the application form completely in block letters with accurate details
Step 3
Paste one recent passport size photograph on the application and sign across it
Step 4
Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents including educational certificates, experience certificates, and identity proofs
Step 5
Enclose four unsigned passport size photographs and two self-addressed unstamped envelopes (25cm x 12cm)
Step 6
Write the post name and category clearly on the left corner of the envelope (28cm x 13cm)
Step 7
Send the complete application by ordinary post to: The Additional Commissioner of Customs (Establishment), Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), 5th Floor, Catholic Centre, Broadway, Cochin – 682031 before December 15, 2025
