On this page, you’ll find all of the information you need about the CSS Syllabus 2023. The CSS curriculum handbook and previous papers on obligatory and optional topics are available for download here. Begin your preparations as soon as possible. Spend your valuable time on CSS preparation according to CSS Syllabus 2023 if you have applied and want to take the CSS test.
Download in PDF format the most recent and amended CSS Syllabus, Subject List, Courses, Outline, Compulsory, and Subject Group.
What is CSS Exam?
CSS Exam is an abbreviation for Central Superior Service Exam. CSS Exam is held by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) Islamabad for the recruitment of candidates to positions (BS-17) in the following Federal Government services.
The age limit for CSS exam is 21 to 30 years. The age limit is relaxed by two years (i.e. 32 years) for the following candidates:
CSS Syllabus 2023 PDF Download
Clearing the CSS examination is a difficult endeavor, yet clever pupils pass with flying colors. In every sector of competitive examination, smart study always leads to success. The CSS is administered by the Federal Public Service Commission in Islamabad.
CSS Practice Papers:
- To download Practice Paper for All Candidates, Click here
- To download Practice Paper’s section for Non-Muslim Candidates (Civics & Ethics), Click here
Rules for CSS Exams & MPT
Keeping the curriculum in mind and picking subjects is a challenging undertaking for aspirants. In a short amount of time, the FPSC CSS syllabus 2023 offers candidates with the required information for topic selection.
- To view/download Rules for MPT, Click here [PDF Link]
- To view/download CSS Competitive Examination Rules, Click here
CSS Syllabus Revised 2023
It has its own timetable for administering this exam. After completing the CSS written and interview stages, one might be appointed to a job on the gazette. CSS has a total of 1200 and 600 points, with a hundred points being required and 600 points being voluntary.
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CSS Optional Subjects List
There are numerous groupings of elective or optional subjects according to the most recent CSS curriculum. You must select optional subjects from the groupings. Both the recommended groups and the curriculum are acceptable.
| CSS Optional Subjects | Marks |
| English Essay | 100 |
| English ( Precis and Composition) | 100 |
| General Science & Ability | 100 |
| Current Affair | 100 |
| Pakistan Affair | 100 |
| Islamic Studies OR Comparative Study of Major Religion ( For Non-Muslims). | 100 |
| Total | 600 |
In the FPSC CSS curriculum, CSS content is organized into two basic categories: obligatory and elective topics. The specifics of the followinf groups, as well as the required information, are provided below.
Group 1 Subjects
| Group 1 Subjects | Marks |
| Accounting & Auditing | 200 |
| Computer Science | 200 |
| Economics | 200 |
| International Relations | 200 |
| Political Science | 200 |
Below are seven groupings including diverse subjects. These are the groups in which a candidate must complete the remaining 600 marks.
Group 2 Subjects
| Group 2 Subjects | Marks |
| Statistics | 100 |
| Pure Mathematics | 200 |
| Physics | 200 |
| Geology | 100 |
| Chemistry | 200 |
| Applied Mathematics | 200 |
Group 3 Subjects
| Group 3 Subjects | Marks |
| Business Administration | 100 |
| Governance & Public Policies | 100 |
| Public Administration | 100 |
| Town Planning 7 Urban Management | 100 |
Group 4 Subjects
| Group 4 Subjects | Marks |
| Islamic History & Culture | 100 |
| History of the USA | 100 |
| History of Pakistan & India | 100 |
| European History | 100 |
| British History | 100 |
Group 5 Subjects
| Group 5 Subjects | Marks |
| Zoology | 100 |
| Urdu Literature | 100 |
| Gender Studies | 100 |
| Environmental Science | 100 |
| English Literature | 100 |
| Botany | 100 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 100 |
Group 6 Subjects
| Group 6 Subjects | Marks |
| Constitutional Law | 100 |
| Criminology | 100 |
| International Law | 100 |
| Law | 100 |
| Mercantile Law | 100 |
| Muslim Law & Jurisprudence | 100 |
| Philosophy | 100 |
Group 7 Subjects
| Group 7 Subjects | Marks |
| Sociology | 100 |
| Sindhi | 100 |
| Punjabi | 100 |
| Psychology | 100 |
| Persian | 100 |
| Pashto | 100 |
| Journalism & Mass Communication | 100 |
| Geography | 100 |
| Balochi | 100 |
| Arabic | 100 |
| Anthropology | 100 |
Group-II Optional Subjects of 200 marks might be chosen
FPSC CSS Roll No Slip 2023
The Central Superior Services CSS roll number slip will be available online here. Candidates who applied for the 17-basic-pay-scale position are waiting to see if their names are on the list of successful applicants. We’d like to inform you that the list of candidates has been completed and is ready for publication.
(To be read and agreed / acknowledged by candidates before downloading Admission Certificate)
You can read CSS Rules by clicking here and detailed instructions here
Previous CSS Question Papers
CSS Paper Pattern
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CSS 2023(Exams) Centres by Cities
| CSS Centres | |
| Abbottabad | Karachi |
| Bahawalpur | Lahore |
| D.G. Khan | Larkana |
| D.I. Khan | Multan |
| Faisalabad | Muzaffarabad |
| Gilgit | Okara |
| Gujranwala | Peshawar |
| Hyderabad | Quetta |
| Islamabad | Rawalpindi |
| Sialkot | Sargodha |
| Sukkur | |
FINAL VERDICTS
This article is all about the CSS test syllabus, which should help you choose subjects. Recognize these groups’ overall strategies and select your CSS subjects with caution. Making incorrect judgments at this time would not only waste your time but also your efforts.