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About The Career
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.