Goods Evaluators – Federal Board of Revenue FBR 2026
Original Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Government of Pakistan
- Job Title: Goods Evaluators
- Location: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
- Number of Posts: 280 (Total)
- Quota Breakdown: Open Merit: 21, Punjab: 140, Sindh R: 32, Sindh U: 21, KPK: 32, Balochistan: 17, Ex-FATA: 08, G/B: 03, AJK: 06
- BPS / Pay Scale: Not specified in source advertisement
- Age Limit: Maximum 30 years as of 02 June 2026. No age relaxation.
- Education Required: Minimum 16 years of education in relevant technical disciplines (see eligible fields below)
- Experience Required: No prior work experience required; practical technical experience is desirable
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, 02 June 2026
- Application Method: Online only via https://admissions.iba.edu.pk/fbr-ge-2026.php
- Advertisement No: Not specified in source advertisement
- Published Date: 17 May 2026
- Source: Daily The News, 17 May 2026 / IBA Karachi portal
FBR, through IBA Karachi, is recruiting 280 Goods Evaluators on a contract basis — one of the larger government recruitment drives in recent months. Applications open now and the portal closes on 02 June 2026, which leaves you less than three weeks. If your degree falls in any of the wide range of eligible technical fields, this is worth a serious look.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Federal Board of Revenue is recruiting Goods Evaluators through IBA Karachi, which is managing the entire hiring process on FBR’s behalf. These positions are purely on a contract basis. The contract will be renewed annually and is tied to system-based forced performance ranking against KPIs, meaning performance determines whether you stay.
The role is open to candidates from a very broad range of technical educational backgrounds — from engineering and sciences to agriculture, law, finance, and arts. The wide eligibility net and 280 total seats distributed across provincial and regional quotas means candidates from across Pakistan have a realistic shot, particularly in Punjab and KPK where quota seats are highest.
The salary package has not been disclosed in the advertisement; FBR’s website is cited as the reference for this detail. All communications and updates will be handled through IBA’s website and via email, so keeping your inbox active is essential once you apply.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education: Minimum 16 years of education in one of the following relevant technical fields: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science. Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medicinal Chemistry. Petroleum Engineering or Industrial Chemistry. Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Biomedical, Industrial Engineering, Automotive, Transport Engineering, or Industrial Design. Defense Studies, Military Technology, Medical Technology, or Optometry. Geology, Mining Engineering, or Mineral Processing. Plastics Engineering or Rubber Technology. Forestry, Wood Technology, Pulp and Paper Technology, Printing Technology, or Leather Technology. Textile Engineering, Fashion Technology, Footwear Technology, or Jewelry Design/Technology. Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or Gemology. Ceramics Engineering or Glass Technology. Veterinary Sciences, Zoology, Aquaculture, Animal Science, or Biological Sciences. Botany, Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Science, Dairy Technology, Fermentation Technology, Nutrition, or Culinary Science. Fine Arts, Art History, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Studies, or Interior Design. Law, International Law, Criminology, Commercial Law, Trade Law, or Public Policy. Finance, Banking, Accounting, Economics, International Trade, International Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Forensic Accounting, or Business Administration. For detailed degree discipline clarifications, check: https://admissions.iba.edu.pk/fbr-ge-2026.php Candidates with a foreign qualification must hold an HEC Equivalence Certificate.
Age: Maximum 30 years as of 02 June 2026. No age relaxation will be given.
Experience: No prior work experience is required. Practical technical experience is desirable but not mandatory.
Domicile / Nationality: Not specified in source advertisement beyond quota categories (Open Merit, Punjab, Sindh R, Sindh U, KPK, Balochistan, Ex-FATA, G/B, AJK).
Gender: Not specified in source advertisement.
Other Requirements: Candidates must provide an active, regularly monitored email address — all updates will be sent via email and IBA’s website. Government, semi-government, or statutory body employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer at the time of interview. Any false or forged information will result in disqualification at any stage, with costs recovered from the applicant. FBR reserves the right to abandon the hiring process or adjust the number of vacancies at any point. Candidates must self-verify their eligibility before applying — FBR holds the candidate responsible for meeting minimum criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit the IBA application portal at https://admissions.iba.edu.pk/fbr-ge-2026.php and submit your application online. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
- Ensure your application is submitted on or before Tuesday, 02 June 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
- All academic testimonials and degrees must be attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Foreign degree holders must have an HEC Equivalence Certificate ready.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a Written Test, which will be conducted by IBA Karachi at their facilities in Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, and Islamabad.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to deposit a screening/test fee of Rs. 5,000 through a fee voucher in the account of IBA Karachi at any branch of Meezan Bank. The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Generate the fee voucher through the IBA portal itself.
- Bring all original documents along with one photocopy of each at the time of interview.
- Government or semi-government employees must bring a valid NOC from their employer at the interview stage.
- For queries, contact IBA at: ext_testing@iba.edu.pk or call 021-38104700, Extensions 2373, 2377, 2380, or 2381.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict (archived)
Our original analysis of this role
WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — If your degree falls within the eligible fields and your age is under 30, the large seat count and broad eligibility make this worth pursuing. Contract nature and undisclosed salary are the main hesitations.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
High — 280 seats sounds generous, but FBR is a federal body and IBA Karachi is managing the process, which will attract a large applicant pool nationwide. Punjab quota alone has 140 seats, which will draw thousands of applicants.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
Not disclosed in the source advertisement. The ad only states that a "salary package will be offered" — exact figures are listed on FBR's website, which candidates must check independently. This is a significant gap in the advertisement that applicants should resolve before investing time in the application.
RED FLAGS:
Salary not stated in the ad — a basic detail that is missing and pushes candidates to a separate link.
Contract basis with annual renewal tied to KPI ranking — job security is uncertain and performance-linked continuation adds pressure.
Non-refundable test fee of Rs. 5,000 — this is a real cost and candidates should be aware before applying.
FBR explicitly reserves the right to cancel the process or change vacancy numbers at any stage — this is a genuine risk.
No hard copy fallback — online only, which excludes candidates with limited digital access.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
The recruitment is being managed by IBA Karachi, which generally signals a more structured and merit-based process compared to typical departmental hiring. This is a positive signal for candidates who want a fair shot.
Quota distribution covers all major provinces and regions, so applicants outside Punjab are not competing against the full pool for most seats.
BEST FOR:
Fresh graduates or early-career professionals under 30 with a 16-year technical degree who want a foothold in a federal government body. Particularly well-suited for candidates from technical backgrounds like engineering, sciences, agriculture, or commerce who are comfortable with a performance-driven contract role.