ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reiterated its directive to all concerned field formations to urgently submit details of vacant posts under their respective jurisdictions.
This instruction comes as part of the federal government’s broader policy for managing surplus employees, outlined in the circular titled “Disposal of Federal Government Employees in the Surplus Pool.”
The FBR has reminded 14 key customs offices and directorates—including the Chief Collector of Customs Enforcement (Islamabad), Collectorates in Karachi, Hyderabad, Gadani, and Multan, as well as the Directorate of Transit Trade in Gwadar, Quetta, Lahore, and Gilgit-Baltistan—to submit the required data by April 18, 2025. The information is to be provided on a prescribed proforma, detailing vacancies filled through the direct quota.
Despite an earlier circular issued on March 24, 2025, which is available on the FBR’s website, the revenue authority noted that many field units have yet to respond. The FBR emphasized that this delay in furnishing vacancy information is causing unnecessary bottlenecks in the adjustment of surplus employees and undermines the objectives of the reorganization policy.
The FBR has clearly stated that even if there are no vacant posts to report, a “Nil” response must still be submitted formally. Failure to comply with the deadline will make the heads of the respective departments personally responsible for any adverse consequences or administrative lapses.
This initiative by the FBR is part of an ongoing effort to ensure transparency, accountability, and optimal human resource utilization across its nationwide operations.
By identifying and reporting available positions, the FBR aims to accommodate surplus staff efficiently without resorting to new hiring, thereby improving fiscal discipline.
Through this renewed reminder, the FBR is reinforcing its commitment to streamline internal processes and ensure that every formation contributes timely to policy execution. Stakeholders are urged to prioritize this directive and avoid any further delays, as the FBR prepares to move forward with workforce realignment measures.
