Islamabad, March 13, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially laid out the criteria for placing officers in the Admin Pool, ensuring a structured approach to such assignments.
The decision was finalized during an FBR board meeting held on March 13, 2025, and formal instructions have now been issued for implementation.
Conditions for Placement in Admin Pool
An officer of the FBR may be assigned to the Admin Pool under the following circumstances:
a) When the FBR has yet to determine a suitable posting for the officer. b) If the officer has returned from deputation and awaits reassignment. c) If the officer has resumed duty after an extended leave period. d) If the officer returns from medical leave that required relinquishment of charge. e) If the officer completes a training program that necessitated relinquishment of charge. f) If a complaint is lodged against the officer and a fact-finding inquiry is initiated, necessitating temporary removal from the current post. g) If an officer is undergoing an inquiry under the Efficiency and Discipline (E&D) Rules, requiring removal from the present position. h) Any other administrative exigency requiring temporary placement in the Admin Pool.
Duration and Review Process
• Placement in the Admin Pool should be for the shortest duration possible, not exceeding forty-five (45) days.
• If an officer remains in the Admin Pool beyond this period, a review committee—comprising the Member (Admin/HR) and the relevant Member (Operations) of Inland Revenue and Customs—shall evaluate the case. The committee will provide written recommendations to the Chairman FBR regarding further posting or, if necessary, an extension of up to another forty-five (45) days.
• Before the expiry of the extended period, the officer must be reassigned to an appropriate position.
Extended Placement Conditions
• Any extension beyond ninety (90) days requires the officer’s consent, except in cases where disciplinary proceedings under the Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 2020 are in progress.
• If an ongoing E&D proceeding is in place, the conditions mentioned in previous clauses shall not apply.
Salary and Immediate Actions
• Officers in the Admin Pool will continue to receive their salary and allowances under a supernumerary post in their previous office.
• Officers currently in the Admin Pool for over ninety (90) days must be posted within fifteen (15) days of this notification.
The FBR’s decision to regulate the placement of officers in the Admin Pool aims to streamline administrative processes and ensure efficiency in officer management across the department.
