Inspector (Central Excise) – SSC
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior experience required; must meet physical fitness standards.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) invites applications for the Inspector (Central Excise) role, offering a monthly salary of ₹44,900–₹1,42,400. This Pay Level 7 position requires a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. It is a dynamic Group B post that combines administrative duties with field enforcement, making it one of the most popular choices among government job aspirants. Recruits benefit from uniform allowances and the prestige of working in the Department of Revenue.
- Candidates must meet specific physical standards, including a minimum height of 157.5 cm for males and 152 cm for females.
- The selection process includes a physical test consisting of walking and cycling stages.
- The age limit is 18–30 years, with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC and other categories.
- Higher qualifying standards for the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) are mandatory for this role.
- The application deadline is June 22, 2026, with an online fee payment option available until June 23.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-7 (₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400) in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type) Tier-II: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I, II, and III) Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for specific posts Document Verification by User Departments
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100 Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: Exempted
Reservation
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD as per Government Orders.
ESM reservation is applicable for Group C posts only.
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
PwBD candidates receive up to 15 years of age relaxation depending on category.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered on the new portal.
- Login using your Registration Number and Password.
- Click on the 'Apply' link in the 'Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026' section.
- Fill in the required details and upload a live photograph and scanned signature.
- Pay the application fee online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards.
- Review the application form and submit.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for Inspector (Central Excise) is in Pay Level 7, which is ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month.
Yes, candidates must pass physical standards and tests including walking (1600m in 15 mins for males) and cycling.
The age limit for the Inspector (Central Excise) post is 18 to 30 years.