A “Situations Vacant” advertisement published in Jang Lahore on 14 November 2026 (page 8) invites applications for four posts at the Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat (FTO), 5-A Constitution Avenue, Islamabad: Advisor (Income Tax / Customs / Sales Tax / Federal Excise) and Advisor (Human Resource Management) at a fixed Rs 330,000 per month, and Assistant Advisor (Social Media) and Assistant Advisor (Information Technology / Artificial Intelligence) at a fixed Rs 120,000 per month. The appointments are purely on contract for one year, extendable on performance. Only online applications are accepted, within 15 days of publication. This page covers these FTO jobs (November 2026): posts, salary, eligibility, how to apply and what the ad does not say.
Quick summary: Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat (FTO), Islamabad | 4 posts (the number of seats is not printed; the ad says posts may be increased or decreased) | contract, one year, extendable on performance | Advisor: Rs 330,000 fixed monthly, 20 years experience | Assistant Advisor: Rs 120,000 fixed monthly, 16-year first class Bachelor | online only on the FTO jobs portal, passport size photo compulsory | within 15 days of publication (our count: 29 November 2026, a Sunday) | male and female candidates encouraged.
In this article 9 sections
FTO Jobs November 2026: Job Details
| Organisation | Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat (FTO), 5-A Constitution Avenue, Islamabad. The ad says the FTO Secretariat was established under the Establishment of the Office of Federal Tax Ombudsman Ordinance, 2000, to diagnose, investigate, redress and rectify maladministration in the administration of federal tax laws and to give expeditious relief to aggrieved taxpayers. |
| Ad | “Situations Vacant”, Jang Lahore, 14 November 2026, page 8, PID(I) 4390/2026 |
| Posts | 4 posts: Advisor (Income Tax / Customs / Sales Tax / Federal Excise), Advisor (Human Resource Management), Assistant Advisor (Social Media), Assistant Advisor (Information Technology / Artificial Intelligence). No seat numbers are printed. “Number of posts can be increased / decreased, as per requirement.” |
| Type of job | Purely on contract basis for a period of one year under Section 20 of the Establishment of the Office of Federal Tax Ombudsman Ordinance, 2000, extendable on performance basis. |
| Pay | Advisor: Rs 330,000 fixed monthly (both Advisor posts). Assistant Advisor: Rs 120,000 fixed monthly (both Assistant Advisor posts). |
| Place of posting | Advisor (Income Tax / Customs / Sales Tax / Federal Excise): Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Sargodha, Hyderabad. The other three posts: Islamabad. |
| Women | “All qualified male and female candidates are encouraged to apply for vacancies.” |
| How to apply | Online only at the FTO jobs portal (the ad prints http://www.fto.gov.pk/ftojobs.aspx). Uploading a passport size picture with clear visibility of the face is compulsory. Only online applications will be considered. |
| Last date | Within 15 days from the date of publication. No calendar date is printed. Counting from the 14 November 2026 paper, that is 29 November 2026 (Sunday), our count. |
| Selection | Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test / interview. No TA/DA for appearing in the test / interview. |
| Contact | Muhammad Farhan Khan, Director (Admn), Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat, 5-A, Constitution Avenue, Islamabad. Phone: 051-9217767 |
Posts, Salary and Eligibility Criteria
| # | Post | Place of posting | Fixed monthly salary | Minimum qualification, experience and skills (as printed) |
| 1 | Advisor (Income Tax / Customs / Sales Tax / Federal Excise) | Islamabad / Karachi / Lahore / Peshawar / Quetta / Multan / Faisalabad / Sialkot / Sargodha / Hyderabad | Rs 330,000 | Retired BPS-20 / 21 / 22 officers of the CSS Occupational Groups, preferably Customs / Inland Revenue Service, with 20 years experience of handling Customs / Income Tax / Sales Tax & Federal Excise cases in Government / Semi Government organizations relating to policy, tax administration, preferably in tax matters. |
| 2 | Advisor (Human Resource Management) | Islamabad | Rs 330,000 | At least 20 years experience in Human Resource Management in Federal Government organizations, autonomous and international organizations. Demonstrated expertise in the interpretation and application of Federal Government rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to Federal Government / autonomous organizations, and experience to implement proposals for organizational restructuring in accordance with applicable rules and regulations will be essential. |
| 3 | Assistant Advisor (Social Media) | Islamabad | Rs 120,000 | First Class Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Mass Communication / Media Studies / Journalism / Digital Media / Public Relations / Communication Studies or an equivalent relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university. Professional experience of at least three (03) years in social media management, digital communications, media management, public relations or digital marketing in a public or private sector organization will be preferred. |
| 4 | Assistant Advisor (Information Technology / Artificial Intelligence) | Islamabad | Rs 120,000 | At least a 16-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (First Class) from an HEC-recognized university in one of: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology. Experience in AI-based research, automation, digital transformation or technology advisory projects will be preferred. |
Reading note: the ad lists the Advisor (Income Tax / Customs / Sales Tax / Federal Excise) post for ten cities but does not say how many Advisors are needed in each city, or whether one person will cover several cities. “Retired BPS-20/21/22 officers” means only retired officers of those grades fit post 1; serving officers are not mentioned for it.
General Information and Instructions
- Appointment against the vacancies will be made purely on contract basis for one year under Section 20 of the FTO Ordinance, 2000, extendable on performance basis.
- Applicants already in Government Service shall provide an NOC from their respective organizations at the time of test / interview.
- The number of posts can be increased / decreased as per requirement.
- Candidates meeting the qualification / experience / skills criteria may apply online only; only online applications will be considered.
- Uploading a passport size picture with clear visibility of the face is compulsory for submitting the online application.
- Applications must be submitted within 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.
- Applications received after the last date, incomplete or not properly applied will not be considered.
- All qualified male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test / interview. No TA/DA is admissible.
How to Apply Online
Follow only what the ad prints. We have not added steps that are not in the advertisement.
Match your qualification and experience with the table above. Post 1 is only for retired BPS-20/21/22 officers of the CSS Occupational Groups; post 2 needs 20 years in HR; posts 3 and 4 need a 16-year first class Bachelor’s degree from an HEC-recognized university.
The ad prints http://www.fto.gov.pk/ftojobs.aspx. When we tested it on 14 November 2026 it forwarded to fto.gov.pk/ftojobs.aspx (HTTP 200), the “FTO Online Jobs Portal” with a Start Application button. Use only this official FTO address.
The portal says it is a 4-step process: basic information, educational information, certification information and hands-on experience information.
A clear passport size picture showing the face is compulsory. Resize and clean the photo before you start (see the free tools below).
Late, incomplete or improperly submitted applications are not considered. The ad says 15 days from the date of publication; our count is 29 November 2026, a Sunday, so do not wait for the last day.
Portal check (14 November 2026): the portal page was online, but the “View Advertisement”, “Advertisement in News Paper” and “Terms and conditions of the post” links on it pointed to older files (named 02_05_2026), not to this Jang Lahore ad. So the November advertisement was not yet uploaded there when we looked. Check the portal again before you apply, and rely on the printed ad (shown above). Our earlier post on a different FTO ad is here: FTO Assistant BPS-15 jobs (earlier advertisement).
Documents Checklist and Free Educativz Tools
- CNIC, degrees / transcripts, experience letters, NOC (government servants) and a recent passport size photo with a clear face. For post 1 keep your retirement / service record ready as well.
- Resize your passport photo with the Free Image Resizer or clean its background with the Background Remover.
- Make your CV with the CV Builder. Join and shrink documents: Image to PDF, Merge PDF, Compress PDF. See all free Educativz tools.
What the Ad Does Not Say
Not printed in the advertisement:
- Number of seats for any of the four posts (the ad only says posts may be increased or decreased).
- Maximum age limit or age relaxation.
- Application fee (none is mentioned).
- Test or interview date, and the test pattern.
- Which of the ten cities each Advisor (Income Tax / Customs / Sales Tax / Federal Excise) will be posted in.
- A calendar closing date: only “15 days from publication”.
- Other allowances or benefits beyond the fixed monthly salary.
Safety Note
Read before you apply:
- Apply only online on the official FTO portal (fto.gov.pk). The ad says no other mode of application is considered.
- The ad mentions no fee. Do not pay anyone for a job, a form or a “seat”.
- Selection is for contract posts of one year, not permanent jobs.
- FTO phone printed in the ad: 051-9217767. Use it only to ask about the ad, never to send money.
Karna / Nahi Karna
Karna:
- Check your qualification and experience carefully; the experience for Advisor posts is 20 years.
- Prepare a clear passport size photo before you open the portal.
- Apply early: our count of 15 days ends on 29 November 2026, a Sunday.
- Government employees: arrange the NOC for test / interview.
- Re-check the portal for the November advertisement files and any date notice.
Nahi karna:
- Do not send hard copies or emails: only online applications are considered.
- Do not apply with an incomplete form or a photo where the face is not clear.
- Do not apply for the Advisor (Tax) post if you are not a retired BPS-20/21/22 officer of the CSS Occupational Groups.
- Do not pay money to anyone or use unofficial forms.
- Do not assume a test date, age limit or number of seats: none is printed.
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FTO Jobs November 2026: FAQs
Which organisation is hiring?
The Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat (FTO), 5-A Constitution Avenue, Islamabad, through a “Situations Vacant” ad in Jang Lahore (14 November 2026, page 8).
Which posts are advertised?
Advisor (Income Tax / Customs / Sales Tax / Federal Excise), Advisor (Human Resource Management), Assistant Advisor (Social Media) and Assistant Advisor (Information Technology / Artificial Intelligence).
What is the salary?
Fixed monthly: Rs 330,000 for both Advisor posts and Rs 120,000 for both Assistant Advisor posts.
How many seats are there?
The number of seats is not printed. The ad only says the number of posts can be increased or decreased as per requirement.
Is it a permanent job?
No. It is purely on contract for one year, extendable on performance basis.
How do I apply?
Online only at the FTO jobs portal (fto.gov.pk/ftojobs.aspx), with a clear passport size photo. Only online applications will be considered.
What is the last date?
The ad says within 15 days of publication. Counting from the 14 November 2026 paper, that is 29 November 2026 (Sunday), our count.
Who can apply for the Advisor (Income Tax / Customs) post?
Retired BPS-20/21/22 officers of the CSS Occupational Groups, preferably Customs / Inland Revenue Service, with 20 years experience in handling Customs / Income Tax / Sales Tax / Federal Excise cases.
What degree is needed for Assistant Advisor?
A 16-year, First Class Bachelor’s degree from an HEC-recognized university: Mass Communication / Media Studies / Journalism / Digital Media / PR / Communication Studies for Social Media, and AI / Computer Science / Data Science / IT for the IT / AI post. Three years of social media experience is preferred for post 3.
Can women apply?
Yes. The ad says all qualified male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Do government employees need an NOC?
Yes. Applicants already in Government Service must provide an NOC from their organization at the time of test / interview.
Will TA/DA be paid?
No. Only shortlisted candidates are called for test / interview and no TA/DA is admissible.
