Customs Inspector — Central Board of Indirect Taxes Inspector / Preventive Officer Examination

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Income Tax Inspector Examination — Preliminary Practice Test

The CBDT Income Tax Inspector exam is a competitive recruitment test conducted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), typically recruited through the SSC route (commonly linked with SSC CGL). This Preliminary stage screens candidates through objective questions, paving the way for a stable government career in the Income Tax Department. Prepare strategically with this timed practice test to build speed, accuracy, and confidence for the selection process.

Exam Pattern

What This Practice Test Covers

• General Intelligence & Reasoning: logical reasoning, pattern-based questions, analogies, and basic problem-solving.
• General Awareness: current affairs, static GK, and India-relevant facts commonly asked in recruitment exams.
• Quantitative Aptitude: number system, simplification, percentages, profit-loss, and data interpretation basics.
• English Comprehension: reading comprehension, grammar basics, vocabulary, and sentence/spot-the-error style questions.

Preparation Tips

Start with a timed mock approach: practice 20–25 questions per section to improve accuracy under a 60-minute constraint. Focus on high-return topics like reasoning puzzles, quant simplification/percentages, and comprehension-based inference. Use a daily revision routine for General Awareness (monthly current affairs + static facts) and review mistakes from previous attempts. Since there is no negative marking, prioritize correct attempts first, then refine speed.