Want to know about the G card exam 2024? Is it really beneficial to appear for the exam? If yes, what is this exam all about? How to apply and what to study? What is the process and how will I benefit?

Do you have these questions too? Then, you have landed on the right page of Eximpedia if you are looking for an informational guide on the G card examination 2024.

What is G-card?

G-card is one of the type of Custom pass that you need to show as proof in order to work in a customs area. A g-card custom pass is an identity card issued to a person who has passed the examination referred to in regulation 13 of Customs Broker Licensing Regulations, 2018, and will work in a customs area either on behalf of a customs broker or individually provided if there is a shipment for customs clearance. Other types of custom passes are H-CARD & F-CARD.

Know the Difference between F CARD, G CARD, and H CARD

What is a G card exam?

G card exam means an exam that needs to be given to become a “G-card custom pass holder” as per Regulation 13 of Customs Broker Licensing Regulations,2018. A G Cardholder is a person who has passed the examination as per regulation 12 of CBLR, 2018 and has been issued a photo identity card in FORM G. Such G-card holders are authorized to work in the customs area on behalf of a customs broker/F card holder for transacting business in the customs area and to do the import/export clearance work.

What are the benefits of acquiring a G-card?

People do appear and clear the G card exam as there are numerous benefits OR pros that come with it like –

1. A G-card holder gives you status in the industry or while working in the customs area. You are seen as a knowledgeable person and as someone who knows the know-how of customs clearance work.
2. You can also be authorized by a customs broker or an F-card holder to sign important customs documents on their behalf. This benefit is not given to an H-card holder.
3. You get higher pay as compared to other employees or H-card holders.
4. The minimum qualification needed is just 10+2 to appear for the exam.
5. If you do not clear the G-card exam, you still get an H-card.
6. If you are not a graduate and do not hold a professional degree, you can appear for the G-card exam and once you become a G-card holder, work for 2 years in customs and you automatically become eligible for the F-card exam which means you can become a customs broker yourself.

The only con is that you have to be an H card holder before applying for a G card exam. Other than that, there are no cons as such to appearing for the G-card exam. No knowledge is wasted and what worst could happen is you won’t get a G-card, but you will definitely earn an H-card customs pass.

How to apply for a G card exam?

Below are the steps to apply for the G card exam –

1. Check your Eligibility – You should be 10+2 and should be working with a customs broker for at least a year. You should also hold an H-card. We have mentioned the eligibility criteria below in this article for your reference.
2. Check Notification – Every year the government issues a notification or a public notice announcing the date of the application submissions, the date of the exam, etc. This step is important because it might happen that the government includes new criteria or changes certain patterns. During the Covid-19 period, there were no notifications issued, so the exam was not held for over 2 years. So it is very important to check all these aspects before even starting to prepare for the exam.
3. Prepare Application – Fill in your application form for the G card (it is given below in this article), and prepare a set of documents that are needed to be submitted in as per the notice/notification given. Make sure all documents are well attached before submission, so no deficiency is received as an application is also counted as an attempt made. For Mumbai customs, the documents are not many as they have started online applications for G card exam on CBLMS Portal. Please check the notification at the next point.
4. Submit the Application – Submission of the application should be done within the time period mentioned in the public notice/notification. Otherwise, the application is just not acceptable. It is usually submitted to the customs house in your city in person. However, Mumbai customs has started online applications this year which is 2024. Read here to know more on the same
5. Wait for the selection list – Once your application is submitted, customs will release a list of candidates selected for written examination on the basis of applications submitted. If your name appears in the list you are selected. If not, then your application might have a deficiency meaning that one or more documents must be missing or not valid or verified.

How many attempts are allowed for the G-card exam?

A candidate can appear for G-card 4 times which means the G-card exam has 4 attempts. After that, you are not eligible for the exam. If you remain absent for the written exam, it is still counted as an attempt made.

Eligibility for G card Exam :

Below are the Eligibility criteria for the G card Exam as per Regulation 13(5) of Customs Broker Licensing Regulations (CBLR),2018 –

1. The candidate must have an educational qualification of at least 10+2 or equivalent to appear for the exam, AND
2. The candidate should have 1 year of experience in handling Custom related work in an Authorized courier OR must be a holder of an H-Card (issued on or before 01.03.2022) by the Asst./Dy. Commissioner of Customs.

List of documents needed to apply for the G card Exam :

To apply for the G card exam following documents need to be submitted –

Please note: Mumbai Customs has issued a new notice wherein the G-card application is done online. Request you to go through the notice here – G card exam 2023 notification

1. Duly filled Annexure A (Application Form)
2. Duly filled Annexure B (Admission Form)
3. Copy of the applicant’s valid ‘H’ card, duly attested by the Customs Broker.
4. Three recent passport-size-colored photographs of the applicant (One photo pasted on the application Form duly attested by the Customs Broker and two photos pasted on the Admission Card)
5. Copy of Customs Broker License/ Commissionerate’s endorsement Letter, as the case may be duly attested by the Customs broker.
6. The salary certificate of the applicant is issued by the sponsoring Customs Broker.
7. TR-6 Challan of Rs. 500/- as Examination fee paid in favor of the Commissioner of Customs, Custom House of your city.
8. Consent letter certificate in respect of the applicant issued by the sponsoring Customs Broker.
9. Self-attested copy of address proof (Permanent and present) of the applicant.
10. Self-attested copy of the Aadhaar Card of the applicant.
11. Self-attested copy of the applicant’s educational qualification (10+2 or equivalent).

Important Latest Notifications for G card Exam –

1. For Mundra Customs – Public Notice No.8/2022-2023
2. For Delhi Customs – Public Notice No. 14/A&G/2022
3. For Mumbai Customs – Public Notice No. 38/2023
4. Notification for Application of Fresh G Card, Transfer of G card, Renewal of G card, Duplicate G card – Public Notice No. 11/2020

What is G card exam pattern and marking system?

G card exam is held online. Candidates have to go to their designated exam centers as per their admit card to give the online exam.

The pattern of the G card examination is as follows:

• No. of Questions in G card exam: 100 MCQ based questions
• Marking Scheme of G card Exam: +3 for each correct answer & -1 for each incorrect answer
• Maximum Marks: 300
• Qualifying/Passing Marks for G card exam: 180(60%)

Syllabus of G-card Exam –

1. Customs Act, 1962, and rules and regulations made there under.

2. CBLR, 2018.

3. Provisions relating to Trans-shipment.

4. Rules of interpretation for classification, basic structure, or tariff.

5. Export promotion schemes under Exim policy (latest).

6. Valuation of imported goods.

7. Valuation of export goods.

8. Procedure related to refunds.

9. Procedure related to re-import of goods.

10. Procedure related to the re-export of goods.

11. Trade facilitation measures taken by Customs.

Study Material For G- Card Exam:

As per the syllabus mentioned above, it is suggested to buy the latest version of The Customs Act, 1962.

You don’t have to burn your pocket on buying books for this particular exam as the Rest of the study material topics are easily available on the link – https://www.cbic.gov.in/htdocs-cbec/customs

Past Year Question Papers:

We suggest you watch these videos to learn past year’s question papers thoroughly – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIL80l4NzfFyDf8kaNCAJ-kkgupCtnH6R

Other Important Information about G card:

G card is issued in 2 types:

1. One is the normal “G card”, which you shall get on passing the G card Exam.
2. Second is the “G-P card” also known as G with P card holder, which you shall get on passing the G card Exam and if the Custom Broker authorizes you to sign the documents on behalf of him/her. This card holder has a higher salary and status in the market than a normal G card holder.

To know the difference between an F card, a G card, and an H card and how does it actually look like. You can read our detailed article here – https://eximpedia.com/f-card-g-card-h-card-everything-about-customs-pass/

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