Pakistan FBR Increases Reward Ceiling to 24 Salaries. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a major update to its reward system, approving an increase in the maximum reward for Inland Revenue officials from 18 salaries to 24 salaries. The decision aims to recognize hard-working officers and improve overall performance within the department.
FBR Updates Reward Rules for Inland Revenue
FBR has approved amendments to the Inland Revenue Reward Rules, 2021. These changes raise the upper limit for annual rewards and introduce a new evaluation process for ex-cadre officers and staff.
This decision was taken during the third meeting of the FBR Board-in-Council for the 2025–26 fiscal year. The meeting was held at the FBR Headquarters in Islamabad under the leadership of the FBR Chairman.
Maximum Reward Increased to 24 Salaries
According to officials, the Board unanimously agreed to increase the reward ceiling from 18 salaries to 24 salaries per financial year. This revision applies to employees covered under Rule 6 of the Inland Revenue Reward Rules.
Senior members present at the meeting supported the move, while three members were on leave.
New Performance Evaluation System Introduced
FBR also discussed a revised performance evaluation mechanism to ensure fair distribution of rewards. The Member (Admin & HR) explained that the new framework will group ex-cadre officers (BS-16 and above) and staff (BS-1 to BS-15) into performance tiers. These tiers will determine their eligibility for quarterly rewards.
A weighted scoring system involving commissioners, assessment committees, and senior officials will be used to assess performance. This step aims to make the process more transparent and merit-based.
Some members suggested reviewing the weightage given to the Assessment Committee, but the majority—including the Chairman—approved the proposed structure.
System to Become Fully IT-Based
The Board also decided that the entire reward assessment system will be digital. PRAL has been instructed to implement the new IT-based framework within seven days.
No Change Required for Customs Reward Rules
During the meeting, it was noted that the Customs Reward Rules, 2012 already allow rewards of up to 36 months’ basic salary. Since the limit is higher than the Inland Revenue structure, no amendments are required for customs at this stage.
Cadre Officers Will Remain Part of the Reward Structure
Some members proposed excluding cadre officers from the reward scheme, but the Board did not support this idea. However, it was decided that the issue of special performance rewards for cadre officers will be discussed separately in the next meeting.
Conclusion
The FBR’s decision to raise the reward ceiling to 24 months’ salary marks a major step toward boosting employee motivation and improving tax administration performance. With a new digital evaluation system and transparent performance tiers, the updated reward
