The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) aims to fill up vacancies through promotions by mid-2014 as well as expedite the process of direct recruitment. This is a part of its cadre restructuring programme, as approved by the Cabinet in December, which envisages creation of 18,067 additional posts to be filled up through internal promotions and direct recruitment. CBEC Chairperson JM Shanti Sundharam said the board had shortened the time line for internal promotions.

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