ISLAMABAD, May 6, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has invited applications from eligible individuals for the grant of customs clearing agents licences, setting May 20, 2026, as the deadline for submission.
The licences will be issued through a competitive process under Rule 91 of the Customs Rules, 2001, the FBR said in an official notice.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet several requirements, including being Pakistani citizens, at least 21 years of age, and graduates from recognized universities. Candidates are also required to demonstrate adequate computer knowledge to handle Goods Declarations (GD) in systems such as PRAL and the Customs Computerized System (CCS).
In addition, applicants must have a clean legal record and a sound financial standing verified by a bank.
Application process and fee
Interested candidates are required to submit applications using the prescribed Form-A to the relevant licensing authority — typically the Collector of Customs — by May 20, 2026. Each application must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of Rs10,000 in the form of a pay order.
Relevant documents, including the application form, syllabus, and fee details, are available through official channels.
Qualification test
All eligible applicants, including existing provisional licence holders, will be required to pass a qualification test to be conducted by the Institute of Business Administration.
The test will consist of a written examination (100 marks) and a viva voce (50 marks). Candidates must secure at least 50% marks in both components to qualify.
The written test will include a computer proficiency section focused on GD filing and PRAL systems, along with a broader assessment based on the prescribed syllabus. Candidates must pass the computer section to have the rest of their paper evaluated.
Examination centres and next steps
Examinations will be held in major cities including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta. Only shortlisted candidates will be allowed to appear after scrutiny of applications by licensing authorities.
The IBA will announce test dates, issue roll number slips, and communicate further details through its official website, email notifications, and national advertisements.
The FBR said successful candidates will be required to fulfill additional conditions under Rule 94 of the Customs Rules, 2001, before being granted licences.