How is the life of Excise or Customs Inspectors selected through SSC CGL?
I joined this department in 2016 after resigning from a decent government job expecting some rosy picture about the job but the real picture is completely different. Let me put it this way. Inspectors r entrusted with myriad kinds of works while posted in a range like TRAN- 1 verification, mismatch between GSTR 2A, GSTR 1 and 3B, issuing letters to non filers, arrear recovery, scrutinizing pending ST 3 returns, RFD -01, miscellaneous reports etc. The working environment is flexible and easy and one can get ample amount of time left for having a balanced family life and inculcating some kinds of hobbies.2. It is a sought after post in SSC CGL due to aura of uniform and other perquisites like there's a kind of social acceptance for the said post among our friends and relatives. But be aware that it's only limited upto that and not in the department. Inspectors are perceived to be mundane by their bosses. Whereas 70% of the work is done by inspectors and superintendents but sadly they are like unsung heros of the department. It may sound harsh but reality is that it is one of the departments where there exists a steel iron wall is drawn between bureaucrats and employees.3. As far as the inter Commissionerate transfers are concerned, the department has put a ban on it (even spouse case is not entertained). Once one gets posted somewhere he gets a kind of punishment to live there only, almost till he becomes Group A officer. The discrimination in transfers persists as if inspectors are not human beings.4. The promotion and career avenues for an inspector are also distressing in nature. In short one may end up being frustrated if he is posted far away from home by facing several mental and emotional pressures.5. Keeping all the things aside, if you are clear about the priorities of life and able to fulfill the expectations bestowed on your shoulders then you are a winner.