Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Customs Clearing Agents Licence Jobs 2026

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), a key entity of the Federal Government of Pakistan, is inviting applications from eligible individuals for the grant of Customs Clearing Agents Licences. This opportunity is offered through a competitive process, adhering to Rule 91 of the Customs Rules, 2001. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed eligibility criteria and application process outlined below.

Job Overview

Eligibility and Qualifications

Applicants for the Customs Clearing Agents Licence must meet the following eligibility requirements as prescribed under Rule 92 of the Customs Rules, 2001:

• Citizenship: Must be a Citizen of Pakistan.
• Age: Not below 21 years of age.
• Education: Must hold a Graduate degree from a recognized university.
• Computer Knowledge: Possess adequate knowledge of computer operations to handle Goods Declarations (GD) in PRAL or CCS etc.
• Legal Standing: Must not have been convicted by any court of law.
• Financial Record: Must have a sound financial record, duly verified by a bank.

Qualification Test Details

All eligible applicants, including both fresh candidates and existing provisional licence holders, are required to appear in a Qualification Test conducted by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA). The test comprises two parts:

Written Test Structure:

• Part-I (20 marks): This section assesses the candidate’s computer proficiency (as per Sr. No. 7 & 8 of the syllabus for Test vide Appendix to Rule 93) and practical knowledge related to filing Goods Declarations (GD) in the Customs Computerized System (CCS), PRAL modules, or any other relevant system (as per Rule 92(d) of the Customs Rules, 2001). Candidates must secure at least 50% marks (10 marks) in this section to be eligible for the grant of the licence.
• Part-II (80 marks): This part covers the remaining syllabus as provided vide Appendix to Rule 93 of the Customs Agents Licensing Rules, 2001. Part-II of the written test will only be checked if a candidate secures at least 50% marks in Part-I.

Candidates securing at least 50% marks in the overall Written Test (i.e., 50 out of 100) will qualify to appear in the Viva Voce.

Examination Centres

The examination will be conducted in the following cities:

• Islamabad
• Lahore
• Karachi
• Peshawar
• Quetta

Important Instructions

• Only shortlisted candidates, as determined by the respective Licensing Authorities, will be allowed to appear in the examination.
• The Licensing Authorities will scrutinize applications in accordance with Rule 92 of the Customs Rules, 2001 by November 16, 2026.
• The applicant’s knowledge to handle goods declarations in PRAL or CCS will be examined in Part-I of the Qualification Test by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA).
• IBA Karachi will announce the date of the examination and communicate it to candidates through email, its official website (https://admissions.iba.edu.pk/fbr-customslicensing-2026-27.php), and through advertisements in two national newspapers (one English and one Urdu).
• IBA will generate Roll Number Slips and ensure their receipt by candidates through post/email and/or its official website.
• Details regarding the test date, viva voce, examination centres, issuance of roll number slips, results, and further instructions will be communicated separately by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) through its official website and/or email.
• Candidates are responsible for regularly checking IBA Karachi’s official website and their provided email address for any updates regarding the examination. Any communication made through IBA’s official website regarding the examination will be deemed to have been communicated to all candidates.
• In terms of sub-rule (2) of Rule 93 of the Customs Rules, 2001, existing provisional licence holders must mandatorily appear in the first examination conducted after the grant of provisional licence. Failure to appear will result in the cancellation of the provisional licence.
• Upon successful completion of the selection process, the clearing agents will be bound to complete all other requirements as provided in Rule 94 of the Customs Rules, 2001.

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