New Delhi: Shailendra Kumar Sinha (IRS:C&IT-1991) has been promoted to the grade of Principal Chief Commissioner/Principal Director General of Customs & Indirect Taxes.
According to an Office Order issued by the Department of Revenue on Monday (October 5, 2026), the President has approved his promotion against the 2026 panel year, in Level 17 of the Pay Matrix (Apex Scale), with effect from the date he assumes charge of the promotional post and until further orders.
The order states that his regular posting will be decided separately with the approval of the competent authority. Until then, he will assume charge of the promotional post on an in-situ (as is where is) basis. He is currently serving as Director General, Directorate General of Taxpayer Services (DGTS), New Delhi.
He was serving as Chief Commissioner before his elevation to the Principal Chief Commissioner/Principal Director General grade.
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