Central Superior Services Examination
Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
About Examination
The Central Superior Services (CSS) is the premier bureaucratic examination conducted annually by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) to recruit officers in 12 occupational groups including Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), Police Service of Pakistan (PSP), and Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP).
Examination Pattern & Marking Scheme
MPT (Preliminary MCQ Test 200 Marks) -> Written Examination (1200 Marks: 6 Compulsory + 6 Optional) -> Medical Examination -> Psychological Assessment & Viva Voce (300 Marks).
Syllabus Breakdown
Compulsory: Essay (100), English Précis (100), General Science & Ability (100), Current Affairs (100), Pakistan Affairs (100), Islamic Studies / Comparative Religion (100). Optionals: 600 Marks from Groups 1 through 7.
Recommended Preparation Strategy
Comprehensive 6 to 12 months recommended preparation covering national & international affairs, analytical writing, past papers analysis and mock exam evaluations.