IRS-Customs

 

The Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Customs and Excise-

The Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Customs and Excise is a government agency responsible for administering and enforcing the indirect tax laws in India, which include customs duty, excise duty, and service tax. The officers of the IRS Customs and Excise are responsible for various tasks such as regulating trade, preventing smuggling, and collecting indirect taxes.

The training structure for the IRS Customs and Excise officers consists of the following:

Foundation Course: This is a three-month training program conducted at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie. The course focuses on building a foundation of knowledge and skills in various areas such as law, economics, finance, and management.

Professional Training: After completing the foundation course, the officers are posted to various training institutes across the country for a period of 15 months. During this period, they undergo specialized training in areas such as customs laws, excise laws, and service tax laws.

On-the-job Training: After completing the professional training, the officers are posted to various field offices across the country. Here, they undergo on-the-job training under the guidance of experienced officers.

The training academy for Indian Revenue Service officers is the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie. This academy is responsible for conducting the foundation course for all civil servants, including IRS Customs and Excise officers. Additionally, there are specialized training institutes such as the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes, and Narcotics (NACIN) that provide training to IRS Customs and Excise officers on specialized subjects.