CSS Optional and Compulsory Subjects for Written Examination (Updates)

Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), Islamabad – Revised Syllabus Scheme of CSS Competitive Examination for 2023:  The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) in Islamabad administers the Central Superior Service (CSS) Exam, which is a recruitment test for bureaucrats. The Federal Government of Pakistan appoints the successful candidates as gazetted government servants holding BPS-17. Therefore, if you’re considering applying for the CSS Exam in Pakistan, we’ve gathered all the necessary details in this blog, from the syllabus to the application procedure.

Note: A candidate is limited to three attempts at the CSS Examination in their lifetime.

CSS Quick Links:

CSS MCQ Based Preliminary Test (MPT)

Occupational Groups in CSS Pakistan

The list of federal government services that you can join after passing your examinations and viva is provided below. Please be aware that these groups will be offered to you based on your educational specialty.

1. Commerce and Trade Services
2. Custom and Excise Service
3. District Management Group
4. Foreign Service of Pakistan
5. Income Tax Group
6. Information Group
7. Military Lands and Cantonments Group
8. Office Management Group
9. Pakistan Audit and Accounts Service
10. Police Service of Pakistan
11. Postal Service Group
12. Railways or Commercial and Transportation Group

Must read: FPSC CSS Exams Schedule 2023

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS (600MARKS)

• Essay 100
• English (Precis and Composition) 100
• General Knowledge :
• Paper – I General Science & Ability 100
• General Science: (MCQs = 20 marks, subjective = 40 marks)
  • Ability: subjective = 40 marks)
  • Paper – II Current Affairs 100
  • Paper – III Pakistan Affairs 100
• Islamic Studies or Comparative Study of Major  Religions (For Non-Muslims) 100

Total Marks: 600 *MCQs are to be attempted on the computerized OMR Answer sheet, whereas subjective questions are to be attempted on Answer Book.

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS (600MARKS)

The Pakistani university honors degree will meet the minimum requirement for optional topics. The following groups comprise the optional subjects that applicants must choose from in accordance with the guidelines listed in column 1 below, totaling 600 marks:

Must Download: CSS Syllabus 2022 Pdf (Update) Files

Group-1 One subject carrying 200 marks

Group-2 One subject carrying 200 marks or 2 Subjects carrying 100 Marks

Group-3 One subject carrying 100 marks

Group-4 One subject carrying 100 marks

Group-5 One subject carrying 100 marks

Group-6 One subject carrying 100 marks

Group-7 One subject carrying 100 marks

Required Documents For CSS Application

The following documents must be presented with your paper copy of your online CSS application:

• Bank receiving of examination fee
• Attested copy of credentials and educational certificates
• Experience certificates
• Photographs

Note: Applicants may be subject to different requirements. It is advisable to carefully read the newspaper ad for CSS before submitting an application.

Fee Structure for CSS Examination

This fee structure for CSS applications is declared by FPSC:

1. Exam Application Fee: PKR 2,200
2. Paper Rechecking Fee: PKR 500

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