CBIC Customs Integrated System: EoI Issued to Pick Agency
Why in the news
In late December 2025 the Centre invited expressions of interest from agencies to develop a unified Customs Integrated System, the start of a full digital overhaul of customs work.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project | Customs Integrated System (CIS), a unified customs portal |
| Step taken | Expression of Interest (EoI) to choose an agency |
| Led by | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) |
| Wing in charge | Directorate General of Systems and Data Management |
Significance
- Marks the formal beginning of modernising customs operations.
- Aims at complete digitisation of customs processes in India.
Exam angle
- Full form of CIS: Customs Integrated System.
- Body leading it: CBIC.
- Procurement step: Expression of Interest.
- Directorate involved: DG Systems and Data Management.