Seniority List Of Irs Officers Fbr May 2026

The Backbone of Revenue: Understanding the Seniority List of IRS Officers in the FBR

Introduction

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is the lifeblood of Pakistan’s economy, responsible for collecting over 95% of the nation’s federal revenue. At the heart of this complex machinery are the officers of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS). Unlike the Customs wing, which handles borders and trade, IRS officers manage domestic taxes, including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Federal Excise Duty.

1. Officers of BS-22 (Grade 22 - Top Brass)
2. Officers of BS-21 (Member Level)
3. Officers of BS-20 (Chief Commissioner/ Director General Level)
4. Officers of BS-19 and BS-18 (Operational Command)

BS-18 to BS-19: Middle management, including Deputy Commissioners and Additional Commissioners.

To address this, the government introduced the Performance-Based Promotion Policy (2021) , which adds 30% weight to performance evaluation alongside 70% seniority. However, seniority remains the dominant factor.

1. Inter-se Seniority (Batch-wise): Seniority is primarily determined by the date of joining the service within a specific batch (e.g., 10th Common, 11th Common, etc.).
2. Merit in Final Passing Out: For officers undergoing training at the Directorate General of Training & Research (Inland Revenue), the final merit list upon passing out often dictates the initial inter-se seniority.
3. Date of Promotion: For officers promoted to higher grades (e.g., from BS-18 to BS-19), seniority is fixed from the date of their promotion orders, subject to the recommendations of the Central Selection Board (CSB) or Departmental Promotion Committee.
4. Length of Service: In cases where officers are promoted concurrently, length of service in the lower grade serves as the deciding factor.