About Indian Revenue Service in Ministry of Finance, North Block, New Delhi

The Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise) or IRS (C&CE) is one of the Premier Group a Civil Service of India. Indian Revenue Service (C&CE) controlled by separate Statutory Body, Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC). These officers are the tax administrators of India. They are under the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) in the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India Selection is through the Civil Services Examination conducted by Union Public Service Commission through a three-stage combined selection process called the Civil Services Examination.
Training
IRS (C&CE) Probationers/Officer Trainees (OTs), as they undergo a 3 month foundational training & followed by a 16 month rigorous professional training in National Academy of Customs Excise and Narcotics (NACEN) here they are intensively trained in principles, concepts and advances in Management, Taxation. Public Policy and Law in addition to rigorous physical defense and firearms training.
Postings
Starting with the prestigious post of Assistant Commissioner, IRS (C&CE) officers rise up to Principal Chief Commissioner level with the senior most ones reaching the post of Member/Chairperson - CBEC / CESTAT / Settlement Commissions.

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