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For civil service aspirants, legal researchers, and tax professionals, few documents are as scrutinized as the seniority list of IRS officers in FBR. This list is not merely a roll call; it is the backbone of administrative hierarchy, determining everything from field postings to promotions to the coveted top slots of Member and Chairman.
However, accessing and interpreting the "top" of this list requires understanding a complex web of CSS allocation, promotion boards (Central Selection Boards), and tax cadre management.
In this long-form article, we dissect the latest hierarchy, explain how to read the gazetted notifications, and analyze who sits at the top of the IRS pyramid.
Despite its procedural clarity, the seniority list of the FBR is perennially embroiled in legal and administrative battles. The most persistent issues include:
Before diving into the seniority list, one must distinguish the IRS from other FBR groups. The FBR comprises two main occupational groups:
The IRS is considered the "tax collection machine" of Pakistan. The seniority list dictates which officer becomes the Director-General of Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) or the Member (Policy). seniority list of irs officers fbr top
The seniority list of IRS officers FBR top is more than a dry bureaucratic spreadsheet. It is a living document that tells the story of Pakistan's tax administration—who leads, who follows, and who is next in command. While the names at the very top (the Chairman and Board Members) change with each retirement cycle, the discipline of seniority remains the silent anchor of the FBR's hierarchy.
For now, the top of the list remains occupied by veterans of the CTP-86 and 87 batches, steering the FBR through economic headwinds. Whether you are litigating a tax demand or simply curious about the machinery of government, keeping an eye on this list offers a clear window into the decision-making power structure of Pakistan’s revenue empire.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) maintains the seniority lists for the Inland Revenue Service (IRS), which are critical for promotions to higher grades such as BS-21 and BS-22. As of April 2026, the FBR has recently finalized or updated several seniority lists for various grades within the IRS. Top Seniority Highlights (IRS BS-21 and BS-20)
The most senior officers often hold key positions such as Member FBR or Chief Commissioner. Recent notifications highlight senior leadership roles assumed by top-tier officers: Mir Badshah Khan Wazir
(BS-21): Assumed additional charge as Member (Organizational Audit) at FBR HQ on April 6, 2026. Abid Mehmood (BS-21): Serves as Director General (IT & DT) at FBR HQ. Faheem Mohammad
(BS-21): Serving as Chief Commissioner, Regional Tax Office I, Karachi. Muhammad Tariq Arbab By [Publication Name] | Updated Quarterly For civil
(BS-21): Serving as Chief Commissioner, Regional Tax Office, Multan. Asem Iftikhar (BS-21): Member, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad. Nasir Khan (BS-21): Member, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad. Recent Seniority List Updates (2025–2026)
The FBR regularly issues provisional and final seniority lists to ensure transparency in the promotion process:
IRS BS-17 (IT Cadre): A Final Seniority List for Assistant Director (MIS) was published in February 2026, including officers like Asim Imtiaz Ansari and Zaid Mahmood .
IRS BS-17 (Promotees & 47th CTP): The seniority list for promotee officers and the 47th Common Training Program (CTP) was finalized in February 2025. Top names included Haroon Rasheed Khan , Farooq Zahid , and Syed Qamber Ali .
Inland Revenue Officers (BS-16): A Final Seniority List was updated as of July 1, 2025, with M Maqbool Ahmad listed at Serial No. 1.
Inspectors Inland Revenue: A Final Seniority List for Inspectors appointed or promoted up to December 24, 2024, was circulated in May 2025. How to Access Official Lists Despite its procedural clarity, the seniority list of
The seniority of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is governed by the Civil Servants (Seniority) Rules, 1993
and is periodically updated through provisional and final lists based on Common Training Program (CTP) batches and promotions. Latest Seniority Status (2025–2026)
The FBR recently finalized several lists to streamline promotions for upcoming Departmental Selection Board (DSB) and Central Selection Board (CSB) meetings: BS-17 Officers : The final inter-se-seniority list for the
and promotee officers (promoted on September 16, 2020) was finalized in November 2025. BS-18 Officers : A final seniority list covering the 39th CTP to 46th CTP was issued in October 2024. BS-19 & BS-20 Officers
: These officers are currently in the "Promotion Zone," with the Board emphasizing the completion of Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs) and Declaration of Assets through June 2022 as a prerequisite for further advancement. Inland Revenue Officers (IROs)
: A final seniority list for IROs was updated as of July 1, 2025. Seniority Rankings (Samples)
Below is a structured overview of the top-ranked officers from recently finalized lists: Designation Top-Ranked Officers (Seniority Order) BS-17 (48th CTP/Promotees) Merwah Hamid Zaid Naveed BS-18 (39th–46th CTP)
Ranking is batch-specific; recently finalized following the June 2023 provisional draft. BS-19/20 (Promotion Zone) Syed Maroof Gilani Shah Bano G.M Khan Dr. Lubna Ayub Inland Revenue Officers Maqbool Ahmad Khaleeq Ullah Rashid Hussain Soomro Administrative Framework Circular - FBR