IRS (Customs & Indirect Taxes) officers work under CBIC. Duties include customs clearance oversight, border control for illegal goods, GST/indirect tax enforcement, anti-smuggling, and trade facilitation.
Indian Revenue Service — Customs & Indirect Taxes (IRS C&IT)
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
Honest, investigative, good at regulation enforcement, comfortable with field inspections and legal rules.
Bachelor’s degree (any stream)
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
Commerce, Economics, Law are helpful but not mandetory.
UPSC Civil Services Exam → IRS (Customs & Indirect Taxes); specialised training at NACIN (National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics).
Average Starting Salary
Basic pay at entry ~ ₹56,100 + allowances; NACIN training and deputations possible.