The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has approved an increase in the maximum reward for Inland Revenue officials, raising it from 18 to 24 months’ salary for meritorious service.
The decision was taken during the third meeting of the FBR Board-in-Council for fiscal year 2025-26, chaired by the FBR Chairman at the headquarters in Islamabad. Senior board members attended, while three members were on leave.
Key amendments to the Inland Revenue Reward Rules, 2021, include both the increased ceiling and a new evaluation framework for ex-cadre officers and staff.
Employees covered under Rule 6 of the Reward Rules will now benefit from a structured assessment mechanism that categorizes ex-cadre officers (BS-16 and above) and staff (BS-1 to BS-15) into performance tiers, determining quarterly reward eligibility. The system will use a weighted assessment involving commissioners, committees, and senior members to ensure transparency and fairness.
Some members suggested revisiting the weightage assigned to the Assessment Committee, but the majority, including the Chairman, endorsed the proposed procedure. The reward evaluation will be fully digital, with the Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) tasked to implement the IT-based framework within seven days.
The Board noted that the Customs Reward Rules, 2012, already allow rewards up to 36 months’ basic salary, and no amendments are required for customs officials at this stage. While the Board did not approve excluding cadre officers from the reward system, it decided that exceptional performance rewards for these officers would be considered separately in the next meeting.
The updated framework is intended to incentivize performance, promote accountability, and maintain transparency in rewarding deserving officers and staff.
By increasing the maximum reward and introducing a standardized, IT-driven evaluation process, the FBR aims to recognize exceptional contributions and encourage continued dedication across its workforce. The changes are expected to boost morale among Inland Revenue officials while ensuring that the reward system remains merit-based and aligned with organizational priorities.
