Vivek Chaturvedi Appointed CBIC Chairman
Why in the news
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Vivek Chaturvedi as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), as reported around 29-30 November 2025.
Key facts
- Appointee: Vivek Chaturvedi, 1990-batch IRS (Customs and Indirect Taxes).
- Predecessor: Sanjay Agrawal, retiring on 30 November 2025.
- Earlier roles: Principal Director General of Vigilance and Chief Vigilance Officer at CBIC; Member (Tax Policy and Legal) from August 2025, replacing Vivek Ranjan.
- Approving authority: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister.
About CBIC
The CBIC functions under the Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance. It oversees the administration of GST, customs and central excise. The appointment is expected to support policy stability, improve tax administration and guide reforms in line with national revenue goals.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Body | CBIC |
| Ministry | Finance (Department of Revenue) |
| New Chairman | Vivek Chaturvedi |
| Outgoing Chairman | Sanjay Agrawal |
Exam angle
- Expand CBIC correctly and note it sits in the Department of Revenue.
- Learn the new chairman and predecessor pair.
- The ACC clears such top civil service appointments.