Every year, the officers and staff of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs are considered for grant of Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificates and Medals for “Exceptionally Meritorious Service rendered at the Risk of Life” and for “Specially Distinguished Record of Service” on their achieving and maintaining excellence in the discharge of their duties. These awards are announced on the eve of Republic Day.

This year, 29 officers/Staff have been selected for grant of Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificates and Medals for “Specially Distinguished Record of Service”.

These officers have been selected on the basis of their exemplary and flawless performance in their respective fields of services over the years. The awardees selected this year include the officers working as Principal Additional Director General, Additional Director, Director, Assistant Commissioner, Superintendents/Senior Intelligence Officers, Intelligence Officers, Senior Translator, Administrator Officer and Head Havaldar, who have been consistently committed to the department in various fields over the years.