🛠️ The Administrative Process: From Provisional to Final Lists

Official seniority lists are rarely published as a single permanent page but are instead issued as or Circulars on FBR's internal and public portals:

The most recent final seniority list for BS-16 officers was issued on July 1, 2025 . Support Staff (FBR HQ): Recent 2026 lists include:

Understanding how the IRS seniority list is framed, updated, and contested is essential for civil service aspirants, current officers, and policy analysts. 1. The Legal Framework Governing FBR Seniority

These are high-ranking officials including Chief Commissioners, Member Inland Revenue, and DG Audit.

The IRS is a professional tax authority that deals with the assessment, collection, and enforcement of taxes. The FBR, on the other hand, is the highest tax authority in Pakistan, responsible for formulating and implementing tax policies. The FBR is headed by a Chairman, who is assisted by several Members and officers.

If you are an FBR officer requiring the latest list, you can access it through the FBR HRMS (Human Resource Management System) or your branch’s establishment section.

The seniority list of IRS officers (FBR) presented in this report highlights the hierarchy and positions of officers within the Inland Revenue Service. This list aims to facilitate effective communication, coordination, and decision-making among IRS officers and FBR management. The report will be updated periodically to reflect changes in the seniority list.

Information on to a provisional seniority list.

: Comprises the most experienced officers eligible for Member positions at FBR Headquarters or senior regional Director General posts.

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There have been instances where officers illegally altered their date of appointment or confirmation to gain a higher place on the seniority list. In 2018 and 2021, the FBR initiated inquiries against several BS-20/BS-21 officers for manipulating their seniority numbers via forged probation reports.

The FBR initially releases a Provisional Seniority List to allow officers to submit objections within a specified timeframe (e.g., 15-30 days). After resolving these objections, a Final Seniority List is issued. 2. Structure of the IRS Seniority List (BS-17 to BS-22)