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FBR Goods Evaluators Jobs 2026 — Karachi / Apply Online Full Time NEW
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Test Fee: Rs. 5,000 — Non-Refundable, Non-Transferable. The fee is paid via Meezan Bank Limited using a voucher/challan generated by the IBA portal after completing your application form. Do not pay before completing the form. The fee is not refunded under any circumstances — including if you are found ineligible after payment.
Organisation: FBR via IBA Karachi
Total Posts: 280 Vacancies
Age Limit: Max 30 Years
Qualification: 16 Years of Education
Test Fees: 5,000 (Meezan Bank)
INTRO
280 seats. 16+ eligible disciplines. Every province is represented. And a salary package described as “attractive market-based” — which is FBR’s way of saying these are not standard government pay scale salaries.
The Federal Board of Revenue has announced one of its largest single-batch recruitments in recent years — 280 Goods Evaluator positions on a contract basis, with applications processed and testing conducted through IBA Karachi. What makes this announcement unusually accessible is the breadth of eligible disciplines. You do not need to be an engineer or a tax professional. Chemistry, Pharmacy, Law, Finance, Textile Engineering, Fine Arts, Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Geology, and a dozen more fields are all specifically listed as eligible.
Think about what a Goods Evaluator actually does at customs: they assess the value, classification, and authenticity of goods entering or leaving Pakistan. That work requires specialists — a textile engineer to evaluate fabric imports, a chemist to assess chemical shipments, a finance professional to verify commercial invoices, and a lawyer to flag trade law issues. FBR needs domain experts across virtually every field, which is why this advertisement covers 16 broad discipline categories.
The application process is fully online through IBA Karachi’s admissions portal. The written test will be held in Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, and Islamabad. The test fee is Rs. 5,000, payable at Meezan Bank. The deadline is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and there is no age relaxation — the 30-year limit is absolute.
Job Overview — FBR Goods Evaluators 2026
Organisation: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Government of Pakistan
Testing & Processing Body: IBA Karachi (Institute of Business Administration)
FBR Address: Room No. 277-B, Second Floor, FBR House, G-5, Constitution Avenue, Islamabad
Post Name: Goods Evaluator
Total Vacancies: 280 posts
Job Type: Contract basis — yearly renewal based on KPI performance ranking
Salary Package: Attractive market-based salary (estimated PKR 70,000–200,000/month based on experience and discipline)
Qualification Required: Minimum 16 years of education in relevant disciplines — HEC-recognised degree mandatory
Experience: No prior work experience required — proven technical experience is desirable
Age Limit: Maximum 30 years on June 2, 2026 — NO age relaxation whatsoever
Test Locations: Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, Islamabad
Application Method: Online only — admissions.iba.edu.pk/fbr-ge-2026.php
Test Fee: Rs. 5,000 via Meezan Bank Limited — non-refundable, non-transferable
PID Number: PID(K)4519/24
Contact Email: ext_testing@iba.edu.pk
Contact Numbers: +92-21-38104700 Ext: 2373 / 2377 / 2380 / 2381
Vacancy Distribution — Provincial & Quota Breakdown
All 280 seats are distributed across provincial and special quotas. Your domicile determines which quota category you apply under. Choose the correct quota in the IBA application form — applying under the wrong quota will disqualify your application.
Quota Category | Seats | Notes |
Open Merit | 21 | Open to all Pakistani nationals regardless of province |
Punjab | 140 | Largest allocation — Punjab domicile holders |
Sindh Rural | 32 | Sindh domicile — rural districts |
Sindh Urban | 21 | Sindh domicile — urban areas (Karachi, Hyderabad, etc.) |
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) | 32 | KPK domicile holders |
Balochistan | 17 | Balochistan domicile holders |
Ex-FATA | 08 | Previously FATA-merged districts |
Gilgit-Baltistan | 03 | GB domicile holders |
Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) | 06 | AJK domicile holders |
Punjab quota holders have a significant numerical advantage. With 140 out of 280 seats allocated to Punjab, exactly half of all positions are for Punjab domicile candidates. However, this also means Punjab will attract the highest number of applications — making it the most competitive quota in absolute terms. KPK and Sindh Rural (32 seats each) have better seat-to-applicant ratios historically for competitive federal recruitments. If you hold a domicile from a smaller quota category, your per-seat competition is statistically lower.
What Does an FBR Goods Evaluator Actually Do?
This is the section most job sites skip — and it is the one you need to read before deciding whether to apply.
A Goods Evaluator works within Pakistan Customs, which operates under FBR. When goods arrive at a port, airport, or border crossing, they need to be assessed — What is this shipment actually worth? Is it correctly classified under the customs tariff? Is the declared value accurate? Are there any misrepresentations in the documentation? That assessment requires specialised knowledge that a generalist customs officer often does not have.
That is where the Goods Evaluator comes in. A textile engineer evaluates whether the declared shipment of fabric is what it claims to be and at the price declared. A chemist verifies whether imported chemicals match their stated composition and HS code classification. A finance professional reviews commercial invoices, letters of credit, and transaction values for accuracy and potential under-valuation fraud. A lawyer examines whether trade documentation complies with applicable international trade law.
It is specialist work — and that is precisely why FBR has opened eligibility to 16 different discipline categories instead of limiting it to one or two. The contract-based structure also reflects a strategic shift: FBR wants professionals who bring real-world domain expertise from outside the civil service, not career bureaucrats who happened to study a related field 20 years ago.
All Eligible Degree Disciplines — Complete List
Any candidate with a minimum 16-year degree (Bachelor’s Hons / Master’s / BS) from an HEC-recognised institution in one of the following disciplines is eligible to apply. Check your degree against this list carefully — if your subject is listed here, you qualify:
⚗️ Chemistry & Materials
Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science
💊 Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry
🛢️ Petroleum & Industrial
Petroleum Engineering, Industrial Chemistry
⚙️ Engineering (Core)
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Biomedical, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Transport Engineering, Industrial Design
🎖️ Defense & Medical Tech
Defence Studies, Military Technology, Medical Technology, Optometry
🪨 Earth Sciences
Geology, Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing
🧴 Plastics & Rubber
Plastics Engineering, Rubber Technology
🌲 Forestry & Materials
Forestry, Wood Technology, Pulp & Paper Technology, Printing Technology, Leather Technology
🧵 Textile & Fashion
Textile Engineering, Fashion Technology, Footwear Technology, Jewelry Design & Technology
🏗️ Civil & Construction
Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Gemology
🏺 Ceramics & Glass
Ceramics Engineering, Glass Technology
🐄 Life Sciences
Veterinary Sciences, Zoology, Aquaculture, Animal Science, Biological Sciences
🌾 Agriculture & Food
Botany, Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Science, Dairy Technology, Fermentation Technology, Nutrition, Culinary Science
🎨 Fine Arts & Culture
Fine Arts, Art History, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Studies, Interior Design
⚖️ Law & Policy
Law, International Law, Criminology, Commercial Law, Trade Law, Public Policy
💰 Finance & Commerce
Finance, Banking, Accounting, Economics, International Trade, International Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Forensic Accounting, Business Administration
Important: For the full and exact list of qualifying degrees within each discipline category, visit the official IBA portal at admissions.iba.edu.pk/fbr-ge-2026.php. The official advertisement contains the most detailed breakdown — confirm your specific degree title is listed before paying the Rs. 5,000 fee.
Eligibility Criteria — What You Must Have
Education: Minimum 16 years of education in a relevant discipline listed in the advertisement. The degree must be from an HEC-recognised institution.
Foreign Degrees: Candidates with foreign academic qualifications must provide an HEC Qualification Equivalence Certificate. Without this, your foreign degree will not be accepted as qualifying.
Document Attestation: All testimonials and degrees submitted must be attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Age Limit: Maximum 30 years on June 2, 2026. There is no age relaxation of any kind — not for government servants, not for special categories, not for disabled candidates. This is explicitly stated in the advertisement.
Experience: No prior work experience required. However, proven technical experience in your relevant field will be considered desirable and will likely improve your evaluation score.
Nationality: Pakistani national — domicile must match the quota category selected during application.
Government Servants: Candidates currently serving in any Government, Semi-Government Department, or Statutory Body must provide an NOC from their respective employer at the time of interview.
💰 What Will FBR Goods Evaluators Earn?
The advertisement describes the package as an “attractive market-based salary”, which means compensation is set at competitive private sector rates, not standard government BPS pay scales. Based on publicly available data for similar FBR contract specialist roles:
📊 Estimated range: PKR 70,000 – 200,000 per month depending on discipline, experience level, and posting location.
The contract is renewed yearly based on a KPI-based performance ranking system — meaning strong performers are retained, and underperformers can be released. This is a performance-accountable role, not a tenure-safe government posting. The exact salary is confirmed at the appointment after the selection process.
About FBR and IBA Karachi
The Federal Board of Revenue is Pakistan’s primary tax collection and customs authority, operating under the Ministry of Finance. FBR is responsible for collecting income tax, sales tax, customs duties, and federal excise duties across Pakistan. It manages Pakistan Customs — the department where Goods Evaluators will be deployed — which controls the movement of goods across Pakistan’s international borders, ports, and airports.
IBA Karachi — the Institute of Business Administration — is one of Pakistan’s oldest and most respected business schools. Beyond academics, IBA’s External Testing Services wing conducts recruitment testing for major government organisations, including FBR, SECP, SBP, BISP, and others. IBA’s testing is considered reliable and merit-based, which is one reason FBR consistently chooses it for large-scale competitive recruitment like this 280-seat exercise.
For candidates, being selected through an IBA-administered process carries institutional credibility. The written test will be conducted simultaneously in five cities — Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, and Islamabad — making it accessible to candidates across the country without requiring travel to a single location.
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
1. Visit the IBA Application Portal
Go directly to admissions.iba.edu.pk/fbr-ge-2026.php. This is the only valid application link — do not apply through any other website, Facebook page, or third-party portal claiming to facilitate FBR applications. Use Google Chrome or Firefox on a desktop for best results.
2. Register and Create Your Account
Create an account on the IBA portal using a valid, active email address. Use an email you check regularly — IBA communicates all updates (test date, roll number, results) exclusively by email. Check your spam folder regularly after registration. A missed email means a missed test date.
3. Fill the Application Form Carefully
Complete all sections: personal details (name exactly as on CNIC), date of birth, domicile, education details (institution, year, degree name, CGPA/division), and discipline category. Select your correct quota category based on your domicile certificate. Choose your preferred test city from the five options. Double-check every field — once submitted, you cannot edit the form.
4. Confirm Your Eligibility Before Paying — This Is Critical
After completing the form, before generating the fee challan, confirm that: your degree is listed in the official discipline categories, your age is under 30 on June 2, 2026, and your domicile matches the quota you selected. The Rs. 5,000 fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you pay and are later found ineligible, you lose the money with no recourse.
5. Generate Fee Challan and Pay at Meezan Bank
After completing the application, the portal generates a fee voucher/challan. Print it and take it to the nearest Meezan Bank Limited branch for payment. Alternatively, check if online payment through Meezan is available on the portal. Retain the payment receipt — you will need it as proof at the test venue.
6. Save Your Application Confirmation and Roll Number
After fee payment, your application is complete. Save your confirmation slip, roll number, and all portal-generated documents. These are required at the test centre. The IBA portal will send your admit card/roll number slip by email — check regularly and save it the moment it arrives.
💡 7 Practical Tips Before You Apply
- Verify your exact degree title on the official IBA link before paying Rs. 5,000. The discipline categories listed in this article are broad groupings. The official IBA portal contains the precise, specific degree titles that qualify. “Business Administration” as a category, for example, may include or exclude certain MBA specialisations. Confirm that your exact degree — with its specific title as printed on your transcript — appears in the official list. Once you pay, the money is gone regardless of the outcome.
- The no-age-relaxation rule is absolute — calculate your age to the day. The advertisement says “30 years on 02 June 2026” with the explicit note that there is NO age relaxation. If you were born on June 3, 1996, you will be 30 years and 1 day old on the deadline — and you are ineligible. No exceptions, no appeals. If you are 29 and your birthday falls between now and June 2, confirm whether you will still be within the limit on the exact date.
- Get your HEC degree attestation done immediately if it has not already been done. The advertisement requires that degrees be attested by HEC. HEC attestation takes time — especially if you submit by post rather than in person at an HEC office. Online HEC attestation is now available for many degrees. Start this process today if your degree is not already HEC-attested. Without it, you cannot present valid documents at the interview stage.
- Foreign degree holders — apply for the HEC Equivalence Certificate immediately. If your degree is from a foreign university, you need an HEC Qualification Equivalence Certificate before your application can be fully processed. This certificate confirms that your foreign degree is equivalent to a Pakistani 16-year education standard. The HEC equivalence process can take 4–6 weeks. If you do not already have this certificate and you are planning to apply, contact HEC urgently at hec.gov.pk.
- The performance-based KPI ranking means job security is earned, not guaranteed. Unlike permanent government positions, this contract is renewed annually based on a “system-based forced performance ranking against KPIs.” This means the bottom performers in each renewal cycle may not have their contracts extended. Before applying, think honestly about whether you are entering this role with genuine domain expertise that will make you a strong performer, or just applying for the government job label.
- Government servants — start your NOC process now, before applying. If you are currently serving in any government, semi-government, or statutory body, you need a No-Objection Certificate from your employer for the interview stage. Government NOCs typically take 2–4 weeks. Initiate the request immediately after submitting your IBA application. You will not need the NOC to apply — but you will need it at the interview, and you do not want to be shortlisted and then disqualified because your department delayed the NOC.
- Choose your test city wisely — you cannot change it later. Five test cities are available: Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, and Islamabad. The test city you select in the IBA form is fixed. Choose the city closest to where you actually live and can reliably travel to on the test date. Do not choose Islamabad if you live in Quetta simply because it seems like the “main” city — pick the location where you can arrive fresh and on time.
⚠️ Official Instructions from FBR — Read Before Applying
- Posts are purely on a contract basis — yearly renewal based on KPI performance ranking
- Rs. 5,000 test fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances
- Applications received after June 2, 2026, will not be entertained
- Hard copy applications will not be entertained — online only
- Candidates found ineligible at any stage of recruitment will be disqualified
- Fake or forged information may lead to disqualification and cost recovery from the applicant
- FBR reserves the right to abandon the hiring process at any stage without reason
- FBR may increase or decrease the number of vacancies
- All updates communicated via email and the IBA website only — check spam folder regularly
- Candidates must provide an active email address — all test communications go to email
- Government servants must provide NOC at the interview stage
- All original documents plus photocopies are required at the time of the interview
📞 Contact Information — IBA Karachi
📧 Email: ext_testing@iba.edu.pk
📞 Phone: +92-21-38104700 Ext: 2373 / 2377 / 2380 / 2381
🌐 Application Portal: admissions.iba.edu.pk/fbr-ge-2026.php
📍 FBR Address: Room No. 277-B, Second Floor, FBR House, G-5, Constitution Avenue, Islamabad
(FAQ)Frequently Asked Questions
1. What exactly is a Goods Evaluator — what will I be doing day to day?
A Goods Evaluator works within Pakistan Customs (under FBR) and is responsible for assessing the value, classification, and authenticity of goods being imported or exported through Pakistan’s ports, airports, and border crossings. The specific work depends on your discipline — a textile engineer evaluates fabric and clothing shipments, a chemist assesses chemical and pharmaceutical imports, a finance professional reviews commercial invoice values for accuracy, and a lawyer checks trade documentation for compliance. The role requires applying your academic and technical expertise to detect misclassification, under-valuation, or fraudulent documentation in trade transactions.
2. Can a fresh graduate apply — or is experience mandatory?
Yes, fresh graduates can apply. The advertisement explicitly states that “no prior work experience is required.” However, it also says that “proven technical experience is desirable” — meaning experienced candidates will have an advantage in the evaluation process. If you have completed your 16-year degree and are under 30 years of age on June 2, 2026, you are eligible to apply regardless of whether you have formal work experience. Your academic performance, discipline relevance, and written test score will carry the primary weight in the selection.
3. Is the Rs. 5,000 fee refunded if I am not shortlisted?
No. The advertisement is explicit: the fee is “non-refundable / non-transferable in any case.” Whether you are shortlisted or not, whether you appear for the test or not, whether you are found ineligible after payment, the Rs. 5,000 is not returned. This makes it essential to verify your eligibility thoroughly before generating the fee challan and making the payment. Read the full official discipline list on the IBA portal before paying.
4. Where will the written test be held, and can I choose my test city?
The written test will be conducted by IBA Karachi at five locations: Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, and Islamabad. You select your preferred test city during the online application process. This selection is part of your application form and is fixed once submitted — you cannot change your test city after submission. Choose the city closest to your current residence for practical reasons.
5. Is a 4-year BS degree sufficient, or do I need a Master’s?
Both qualify. “Minimum 16 years of education” means any combination totalling 16 years of formal schooling after Primary: Matric (10) + Intermediate (12) + 4-year BS degree (16) = 16 years. Alternatively, Matric + Intermediate + 2-year Bachelor’s + 2-year Master’s = 16 years. Either pathway is eligible, provided the degree discipline is listed in the official advertisement, and the institution is HEC-recognised. Candidates with 14-year degrees (2-year Bachelor’s only) do not meet the 16-year minimum.
6. How long is the contract, and is there a path to permanency?
The initial contract is for one year, renewable based on a system-based forced performance ranking against KPIs. This means your contract is reviewed annually — strong performers are renewed, while poor performers may be released. The advertisement does not mention any pathway to permanent absorption into the civil service or FBR’s regular cadre. These are specialist contract positions, not entry points into a permanent government career track. Treat this as a performance-based professional role, not a tenure-guaranteed posting.
Disclaimer
JobHubOnline is an independent job information portal and is not affiliated with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), IBA Karachi, or the Government of Pakistan. All job details published in this article are sourced from the official FBR advertisement (PID(K)4519/24) dated May 2026. Salary estimates are based on publicly available data for similar FBR contract specialist roles and may differ from actual compensation offered. Always verify the latest eligibility criteria, discipline list, and application instructions directly through the official IBA portal at admissions.iba.edu.pk/fbr-ge-2026.php before applying and before paying the test fee. JobHubOnline does not charge any fee for job listings and is not responsible for hiring decisions or changes to the original advertisement after publication.