Critics argue that the seniority list encourages time-based promotion rather than performance. An incompetent officer who joined in 1995 will always be senior to a high-achieving officer from 2005. This has led to demoralization in the younger ranks of the IRS.
Rule: Direct recruits get seniority from the date of their allocated training. Promotees from BS-16 to BS-17 get seniority from the date of their promotion order. Disputes arise when promotee quotas are filled irregularly.
The list circulating on unofficial websites (e.g., docplayer, scribd, or tax blogs) may be outdated (e.g., 2016, 2019). Always verify the notification number and date. seniority+list+of+irs+officers+fbr
| S.No | Name of Officer | Batch (CSS Year) | Date of Birth | Present Posting | Remarks | |----------|---------------------|----------------------|-------------------|----------------------|--------------| | 1 | Ayesha Khan | 1990 | 01/01/1968 | Chairperson FBR | – | | 2 | Bilal Ahmed | 1991 | 15/05/1969 | DG (HRM) | – | | 3 | Tariq Mehmood | 1991 | 20/10/1969 | Chief Commissioner (LTU Karachi) | – | | 4 | Sana Javed | 1992 | 02/02/1970 | Commissioner (Audit) | – |
Note: Actual lists are confidential to the department but are often leaked or published via RTI requests for scholarly analysis. Critics argue that the seniority list encourages time-based
To bring transparency, the FBR launched a digitized HRMIS in 2022. This system automatically generates a real-time seniority list based on:
The goal is to move from a static paper list to a dynamic, merit-cum-seniority model. However, full adoption is still pending, as legacy officers with vested interests continue to challenge digital automation. The goal is to move from a static
When a senior IRS officer proceeds on leave or training, the next senior officer in the same grade or immediate lower grade (if no peer is available) takes over. The seniority list is the final arbiter.