IRS Officer Amit Samdariya Appointed as Joint Director of NTA

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has formally issued orders relieving Amit Samdariya, an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the Customs & Indirect Taxes (C&IT) 2016 batch, from his current responsibilities. The transition follows his selection for a key administrative role under the Central Staffing Scheme.

Mr. Samdariya has been appointed as the Joint Director within the National Testing Agency (NTA), which operates under the Department of Higher Education. This appointment is structured on a deputation basis, marking a strategic move to integrate specialized administrative expertise into the agency's operations. The services of Mr. Samdariya have been placed at the disposal of the NTA for a fixed tenure of four years, effective from the date he assumes charge of the position or until further orders are issued by the competent authority.

This deputation is part of the government's broader initiative to facilitate inter-departmental expertise sharing, ensuring that experienced officers from the IRS cadre contribute to the governance and management of critical educational assessment bodies. The NTA, tasked with conducting high-stakes examinations across India, is expected to benefit from the professional oversight and administrative acumen that Mr. Samdariya brings from his tenure with the CBIC. As he transitions into this new capacity, the move reflects the ongoing commitment of the administration to streamline bureaucratic efficiency through the strategic placement of personnel across various ministries and autonomous agencies. Official records confirm that the officer has been directed to report to his new assignment immediately to ensure continuity in the agency's administrative functions.