Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) periodically releases draft and final seniority lists for Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers through its Administration and HR Wing
. As of April 2026, recent updates and draft (provisional) lists are typically categorized by officer grade and Common Training Program (CTP) batch. Latest IRS Seniority List Updates (2025–2026) Final Seniority List (Promotee Officers & 48th CTP): A final list for promotee officers and the was officially finalized and circulated on November 14, 2025 Final Seniority List (BS-18): An updated list for officers from the 39th to 46th CTP
was disseminated in late 2024 following the resolution of objections. Inter-se-Seniority (BS-17): Final inter-se-seniority lists for the
and various promotee officers have been recently updated as of early 2025. FBR| Federal Board of Revenue Draft Paper Structure for Objections When a "Draft Paper" or Provisional Seniority List is issued, officers are given a specific window (usually 15 to 30 days
) to submit representations or objections. If you are drafting a representation against a current list, it should include: FBR| Federal Board of Revenue Officer Details: Name, Designation, BS-Grade, and current CTP/Batch. Seniority Position:
Mention the current (incorrect) seniority number in the draft list. Grounds for Objection: Reference specific violations of the Civil Servants (Seniority) Rules, 1993 . Common grounds include: Incorrect date of promotion or joining. Error in merit-based ranking assigned by the FPSC. Omission of names or incorrect encadrement. Supporting Documents:
Attach relevant office orders or notifications to substantiate the claim. How to Access Current Lists
For the most up-to-date draft papers, check the following official FBR portals:
SENIORITY LIST OF INLAND REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) OFFICERS
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Government of Pakistan
Case Study: A Day in the Life of Seniority-Driven Postings
To illustrate the importance of this list, consider two hypothetical IRS officers:
- Officer A: CSS 2010 batch, currently BPS-20, S.No. 245 overall.
- Officer B: CSS 2010 batch, BPS-20, S.No. 247 overall (two ranks junior to A).
When a vacancy for Chief Commissioner (BPS-20 to BPS-21 promotion) arises in the Regional Tax Office (RTO), Lahore:
- The DPC will consider all BPS-20 officers with S.No. 1 to 300.
- Officer A will be recommended before Officer B, unless B has outstanding ACRs.
- If B is promoted before A without valid justification, A can appeal to the Service Tribunal, citing the seniority list.
This ensures transparency and minimizes favoritism.
1. FBR’s Official Website (fbr.gov.pk)
- Navigate to “HR Management” → “Seniority Lists”.
- Lists are often available as PDF downloads.
- Sometimes password-protected for internal use; however, summaries are public.