Stoppage of Recruitment in Pakistan Customs Advertised Positions

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• Key Details of the Directive
• Instructions for Compliance
• Conclusion

On October 10, 2024, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), under the Revenue Division of the Government of Pakistan, issued an official directive to halt recruitment processes for positions in BS-01 to BS-04 within the Customs and Inland Revenue Service (IRS) field formations. This decision was made effective immediately, impacting all advertised posts within these grades.

Key Details of the Directive

The circular, addressed to all Chief Collectors/Director Generals of Customs Field Formations and Chief Commissioners/Director Generals of IRS, orders the suspension of all recruitment activities for the advertised positions in BS-01 to BS-04. The order applies to both the Customs and IRS field formations and includes instructions to stop the hiring process with immediate effect, except for cases where appointment offers were issued prior to October 10, 2024.

Instructions for Compliance

Relevant Customs and IRS field formations are directed to:

• Halt recruitment for these positions immediately.
• Submit a report on any appointment offers issued before the deadline of October 10, 2024.
• Share these reports with the FBR by 01:00 PM on October 11, 2024 via the designated email addresses:
  • For Customs field formations: smgtcustoms-ii@fbr.gov.pk
  • For IRS field formations: chiefmanagement@fbr.gov.pk

The directive has been approved by the Secretary Revenue Division/Chairman, FBR, and is being implemented to streamline the recruitment process in these divisions.

Conclusion

This immediate halting of recruitment processes for BS-01 to BS-04 positions within Customs and IRS field formations reflects the FBR’s ongoing efforts to maintain transparency and ensure proper administrative procedures. Those who had applied for these positions are advised to stay updated on further announcements regarding the recruitment process.