The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), has issued Office Order, promoting ten officers of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) (Customs & Indirect Taxes) to the prestigious grade of Joint Commissioner.
According to the official notification dated 14th May 2025, the promotions are based on the seniority list dated 27.03.2025/25.04.2025, with effect from the dates the officers assumed charge. The promoted officers will serve on an ‘as is where is’ basis until formal postings are approved.
List of Officers Promoted to Joint Commissioner (IRS – Customs & Indirect Taxes):
| Sr. No. | Name of Officer | Date of Birth | Promotion Effective From |
| 1 | Ajoy Kumar Majumdar | 12-03-1967 | 26-03-2025 |
| 2 | Prakash S.V. | 01-06-1969 | 26-03-2025 |
| 3 | Khurshid Rehan | 27-07-1973 | 26-03-2025 |
| 4 | Ajay Anand Arya | 26-03-1966 | 26-03-2025 |
| 5 | D.S. Maan | 08-12-1969 | 26-03-2025 |
| 6 | Devki Nandan Pant | 25-08-1966 | 26-03-2025 |
| 7 | Rajesh Dahiya | 04-01-1969 | 26-03-2025 |
| 8 | K.V. Kumar | 05-05-1966 | 26-03-2025 |
| 9 | Michael T.H. | 01-06-1965 | 26-03-2025 |
| 10 | Venkadesh Babu A | 01-05-1968 | 26-03-2025 |
Key Highlights:
- No arrears of pay shall be admissible due to the notional nature of the promotion.
- Promotions are subject to outcome of court cases, if any.
- Officers will continue in their current postings until further orders.
This promotion comes under the pre-revised pay scale of Pay Band–3 with Grade Pay Rs. 7600, aligning with the government’s structured cadre management policy.
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