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📘 Central Superior Services (CSS) – Study Notes
1. What is CSS?
- CSS = Central Superior Services
- A competitive exam in Pakistan, held by FPSC (Federal Public Service Commission).
- Purpose: To recruit officers (BS-17) for civil services of Pakistan.
2. Basic Eligibility
- Nationality: Pakistani citizen
- Education: At least Bachelor’s degree (2nd division)
- Age Limit:
- 21 to 30 years (general)
- 2-year relaxation in some cases
3. CSS Exam Structure
- Written Exam (1200 marks)
- Compulsory Subjects → 600 marks
- Optional Subjects → 600 marks
- Medical Test
- Psychological Test & Viva (Interview) – 300 marks
4. Compulsory Subjects (100 marks each)
- English Essay
- English (Precis & Composition)
- General Science & Ability
- Current Affairs
- Pakistan Affairs
- Islamic Studies / Comparative Religion
5. Optional Subjects (600 marks)
- Candidates choose from groups (e.g., Political Science, IR, Public Administration, History, Law, Sociology, etc.).
6. Passing Criteria
- At least 40% in each compulsory subject
- At least 33% in each optional subject
- Overall aggregate: 50%
7. CSS Occupational Groups
Successful candidates are allocated into 12 service groups, such as:
- Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS)
- Police Service of Pakistan (PSP)
- Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP)
- Inland Revenue Service (IRS)
- Customs, Military Lands & Cantonments, Audit & Accounts, etc.
8. Tips for CSS Preparation
- Strong grip on English essay & precis
- Daily reading of newspapers for Current Affairs
- Practice MCQs & past papers
- Time management in written exam
- Focus on analytical & critical writing
✅ In short: CSS exam is the highest competitive exam of Pakistan that leads to elite government jobs and leadership positions.
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