Prepare for CSS Pakistan with Dr.Farrukh-1

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Dear Reader, welcome back!

This is a new feature on my blog for those who are aspiring to appear in entry examination for Central Superior Services of Pakistan (CSS). This advice column will get published every Sunday as a weekly feature on Silence so your queries should reach to Silence by Friday evening every week.

Here, I would like to request one more thing that all those who are interested in submitting their queries should try to keep in mind the correct spelling and grammar. I have noticed that people writing around online are least concerned about language and to me it leaves a very bad impact on their overall written skills so it is in your benefit to consider my request. I will not waste any more of your time so let get to business:

Hi,

Hope so u r fine.
I av started preparation of css for 2009 on my own. Currently i m studing 2 subj pak affairs books 1. Carvan böok house by M. Ikram Rabbani.
2. Pak af by m. Sohail bhatti
And for journalism mirza m yousaf.
Are these enough for these 2 sub. If not then suggest me some. Also for e.science , and english.
I tried to study ir from parkash book but it was lil bit comlexed so i av postponed it.
If u av read sociology then tel a gud book to start.
Thanx for ur time.
MavRick

Dear MavRick,

I am fine. It is good to know that you have started preparing for CSS 2009 at your own and I hope you will make it.

My general advice to all the aspirants stays that when it comes to CSS, one need to adopt one book policy in all their subjects. Here I would like to make it clear that when I am saying one book policy, it means that one ought to follow no more than one book per subject. It decreases the confusion and provides you the time and space to concentrate on the subject. This is how I prepared for it and was able to pass the examination.

Now coming to books regarding Pakistan Affairs, in my view Pakistan Affairs by Sohail Bhatti is at par and it covers all the required topics to an extent. Here I would like bring one thing in your notice that this book is insufficient when it comes to issue of current importance. In Pakistan Affairs paper, many question come from the current affairs too so for that matter, you need to read the news paper daily so that you can face such questions based on the current issues related to Pakistan. About journalism, I followed book named Mass communication from Imtiaz Shahid and to me it was more than enough.

Now, let’s get to the other subjects you have mentioned. Regarding Every day Science, you must know that majority of the questions are related to Human physiology so you need to study it with special consideration. For this, you must get hold of text book of Biology being taught to the students of SSC and read it thoroughly; it will help you a lot. Apart from this, you need to form a strategy, get hold of the syllabus for CSS, note down the topics specified. After that install the Encarta on your computer system, search for the topics you found in the syllabus, copy the related stuff from Encarta and get it printed. Your notes are ready and you can go ahead with reading them. Now about English, well English is one single subject that has far reaching influence directly or indirectly on your success in examination for entry in Central Superior Services of Pakistan because you need to attempt almost all your papers in English. Having understood the importance this subject, you need to practice your English as much as you can. In case of English, keep writing…writing and writing. By saying it thrice, I want to make a strong point that it’s your practice that will help you a lot. Apart from this, it will be great if you could show your write ups to some qualifiers and he gives you the feedback.

About I.R. and Parkash Chandra, yes it is a little complex when you read it for the start first time but believe me once you get to reading it, it will really provide the required gear to pass this subject in CSS Pakistan examination. About book regarding for Sociology, a book named Sociology and social problems by Abdul Hameed Taga is good.

I’m a student of B.com and I’m also thinking to do css after that. So, sir plz tell me what is extra thing that I should to do in my studies.
Waqas

Dear Waqar,

First of all good luck with your B.Com and your intention to appear in Central Superior Services (CSS) entry examination Pakistan. In your case, at the moment your primary concern should stay your B. Com studies but still you can start with planning for CSS and preparation. I would like to advise you to start practicing your English written skills and you will notice that by the time you will be eligible for appearance in examination, you will face very little difficulty, get hold of diary and start penning down your thoughts every night before going to bad. You can start writing with your day to day life. I used to do it too when I was a student in medical school and it helped me a lot too. Apart from this, you must develop the habit of reading newspaper daily. I will recommend Dawn when it comes to newspapers around. Once again, I will emphasize that at the moment your primary concern should stay your B. Com degree.

Dear Dr. Farrukh Malik
Asalam-o-Walaikum
Hope you are fine and shine. I am a candidate for CSS-2008 and it is my first attempt. FPSC for the first time mentioned the condition for 4000-5000 in 2007 Essay paper. As you have cleared the written part of exam; therefore, I would like to know:
1. What was the length of your Essay with approximate total words and number of pages?
2. How much time did you give for the outline?
3. Which Essay did you attempt?
I would be very much grateful if you take some of your precious time in answering above queries.
Thanks,
regards
 Aamir Shah

Dear Aamir Shah,

It felt good to read your message. Here you go with my reply to your queries:

When I attempted the Essay paper, I wrote around thirteen pages and the words were approximately 4000-5000. I happened to discuss this issue of limitation of words with friends around. They believe that one need to write to the point, once his written script is good, no problem with the word limit but still, I would like to advise you to please take care of limitations specified while writing. I think 4000-5000 words are enough to impress the examiner and unnecessary expansion will not do any good. About outline, in my case, I made an outline on rough page initially (last page can be used for rough work) and wrote the essay following that outline. I spent around 20 minutes on making the outline and left the first page empty. Latter, when I was done with writing the complete essay, I wrote the proper outline, on first page that I left empty in first place. I wrote this outline keeping in view my complete write up. I think this trick is very good and you will cover all your points in outline accordingly. In CE-2007, I wrote an essay about education.

hi sir.well i m kinda newin here .i bascially want to do css..i m medical student n im in 3rd yr.i can do BSC this yr.plz i want to prepare for css plz just tell me all what i hav to do.i hv no othr guidness.or giv me any deatiled website foe this
Sehrish

Hello Sehrish,

It is nice meeting a new comer and it felt equally good to find an aspirant who belongs to my parent field of medicine. I think Bsc. And BA can help but would like to point it out that you can still appear in CSS examination on the basis of your MBBS degree but to be on the safe side, I will advise you to go for BA since Bsc. can only be done as a regular candidate. In your case, I would like say the same that I advised to Waqar that at the moment your professional degree should stay on top in your priority list but still you can plan and prepare side by side with your medical studies. Keep practicing your written skills of English and develop a habit of reading daily Dawn, it will help you a lot in your future pursuits. Here, I would like to tell you that when I was a medical student, I never thought to appear in CSS examination but after my graduation, I started preparing and got through it. I hope you will get through it too. Being a medical student you do have few advantages and I am putting them here. Firstly, Medical students/doctors are having a great deal of stamina to study and you can use it to your advantage when it comes to your preparation for CSS. Secondly, you will have an edge over others when it comes to Everyday Science since around 45 per cent of everyday science paper is related to human physiology. In the last, I would say go ahead with practicing written English and read the newspapers everything will go fine. I wish you good luck!

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38 Responses to “Prepare for CSS Pakistan with Dr.Farrukh-1”

  1. wafa on January 20th, 2008 7:09 pm

    Hello

    I’m in my last semester of Software Engineering and will be done in next 3 months Inshallah. I want to start my CSS preparation for Exams in 2009 as soon as i get done with it. I was planning to give it this time too but couldn’t prepare myself with university workload. But now I’m all ready for giving it my time.

    My area of interest is “Foreign Services of Pakistan”. I would like to know which subject should i choose and which one book from that particular course should be my priority?

    Regards
    Wafa Khan

  2. drghulamasghar on January 21st, 2008 7:32 am

    Hi Sir,
    My name is dr ghulam asghar. i m an aspirant for 2008. Main difficulties in my case is precis and composition. i feel entangled at synon, word pairs and idioms. Plz tell me what do examiners mean when they say make a sentence from these words to elaborate its meaning. As far as i understand most words have more than one meaning for if we bring out its meaning in a sentence which doesnt satisfy examiners viewpoint, then we are surely in trouble and if we write down meaning of a word first and then make a sentence we are in trouble for doing what is not explicitly mentioned in a paper where its only mentioned to make a sentence to bring its meaning.
    so what does ur analysis say about this issue?
    regards
    dr. ghulam asghar

  3. adeela on January 22nd, 2008 4:20 pm

    Hello,
    I am adeela I am a student of b.sc(hons)second year, two years are left behind of my studies i want to start preperation of the 2010 css exams with my tough university shedule what i should do.
    Regards
    Adeela

  4. sara on January 23rd, 2008 4:46 pm

    i need to prepare myself for css…tell me best way

  5. ali raza on February 1st, 2008 7:31 am

    hope u will b fine.i want to ask u that if one is intersted in css-09,so tht what u think tht is there eneough time to prepare,if one started now in the month of feb-08.how long will it u to prepare for the exam.
    u r always in my prayers.
    from where i can start my study regarding english. tnxx alot

  6. ainee on February 27th, 2008 10:14 pm

    i m the student of bsc.(hons.) and i want to appear in the css exams right after my bsc. please tell me how to prepare for the exam and the books etc. for css.
    thankyou.

  7. kashif yasir on February 28th, 2008 6:41 pm

    salam sir! hope u r fine.
    i have completed my Bachelors in Computer science. i m interested in doing CSS next year.but i do not have any idea about it,i dnt know how to choose subjects specially the subjects other then compulsory subjects,can u name me all of them,plz recomend book as well.by god i will be highly obliged.praying for ur good health.take care

  8. sha on March 10th, 2008 3:13 am

    Can a foreign Pakistani take CSS exam. Please advise.
    Reagrds
    Sha

  9. Taimur on March 28th, 2008 11:49 am

    this one book policy is a stupid idea. if going through more than one book confuses u, u better not appear in css. good qaulity reading is what is required to develope cognitive skills for making an attemp at css. these suhaiul bhatti type books are never good enough when it comes to attempt a question which requires the candiddate to furnish a sound independent opinion e.g. why was jinnah the face of muslim nationalism mhen he was secular in disposition and aristicratic in manners?
    the candiddate himself has to decide what suits him the most. satisfaction in preparation is crucial. if your comprehension is good and cramming is not your tool for success , go for good, reserach oroiented studies….
    Tip: compulsory shall make you or break you

  10. Dr Farrukh Malik on March 28th, 2008 12:04 pm

    @Taimur:
    Stupid it may sound to you but I am talking out of my personal experience of appearing in exam and passing it. If someone intend to follow some other pattern like yours, it might suit him or you only.
    Thanks for your comment and keep visiting Silence, we need sincere comments of fellows like you.

  11. Alina Tahir on May 13th, 2008 8:22 pm

    Sir,
    I am a student of B.A, infact i just appeard in Annual Examination of B.A 2008. After my result i will try my level best to get admission in M.Sc Psychology but on the other hand i also want to try my luck at css. I doesnt matter if i get really good marks, even if i dont get it would be still an experience. My problem is that i dont have any fair idea about the subjects and procedure. Its my humble requst if you could guide my through all this.
    Alina Tahir
    Sialkot Cantt.

  12. ZAHIR SHAH on June 14th, 2008 12:52 pm

    HI.. I M ZAHIR SHAH AND I M STUDENT OF B.COM PART 1.I WILL ASKED TO YOU THAT HOW IS SUBJECT IN CSS AND HOWS STUDY OF YEAR.AND WHAT IS ITS TOTAL SUBJECTS AND ITS FEES.AND WAHT IS GROUP A,B,C,D,E,F,G. PLEASE TELL ME MY ANSWERS.

  13. ASAD18 on July 9th, 2008 7:24 pm

    sir I m student of 2nd year pre-medical and I want to know abt subjects and procedure for css I want to inform my self early before bsc

  14. tajammal iftikhar kazmi on September 21st, 2008 11:49 am

    i am true and prayer to “Allah” woh grant you good thougts and oppertunity to help of student in this field.
    i am master in eng,econo,and have knowlege in computer Hardware and software.Can i attamt CSS examination 2009,please suggest best way for it .
    I am intersted in administration ,poloitical scinec,computer and economics.
    What u can for me in this regard!

  15. Madiha on November 5th, 2008 1:27 pm

    AOA
    sir at where i mean at which palce i read your responce of my message??? i sent you 2 questions plz help me to guide about css there is no one to give guide

  16. Furquan Ali on November 17th, 2008 8:44 pm

    I am a chartered accountant currently working in the UK and want to relocate back to the Pakistan for good. I would like to pass CSS what would you suggest me considering my backgroud in finance and also could you please let me know eligibility requirement including age, residency status, nationality etc.

    Regards,

    Furquan Ali

  17. Naveed on December 1st, 2008 4:01 pm

    salam
    hope fine, i have done Mba in finance in 2008. I want to appear in CSS exam(2010) but i m very confused in choosing subjects.My father is a banker and he has done masters in agriculture and my brother is a doctor, kindly help me to choose da subjects so that i can take help from my father and brother.
    Regards…Naveed

  18. mohammad imran on January 29th, 2009 10:36 pm

    sir i have done my bs in civil engg and i m willing to attemp css kindly tell me about all thing with advice of subject.to take basically i do’nt ‘ve idea of css plzzzzz guide me

  19. dr faiza cheema on March 22nd, 2009 8:17 pm

    salamz

    i am dr.faiza i have just completed my mbbs and i want to give CSS examination i want to know that how many total subjects have to be choosed to appear and for those who are doctors what are the best subjects which they should choose…also lemme know da pattern of examination and best books for each subjects…..and waht is the minimum duration in which one can complete da prep

    thanx

    faiza

  20. jazib on April 5th, 2009 9:20 pm

    Sir ,
    It is to make u known i m jazib .Now adays i am doing bachelors in commerce,I am palanning to go for css exams what subjects do i choose in the faculty of commerce. I am really illiterate about css.plz guide me.

  21. ijaz on June 12th, 2009 9:42 pm

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  22. G.MUSTAFA on June 17th, 2009 10:18 pm

    Hi, I am Ghulam Mustafa (MBBS-final year student) & want to give CSS examination, want 2 know
    About total subjects
    Best subject to be choosen by medical stuents
    Recommended books for exam

    Any help will be appreciated, WAITING…

  23. Abadullah on July 10th, 2009 7:07 am

    Dear sir,
    I am very thankful to you for your assistance to the juniors, and I pray May God be pleased with you. Sir, I have passed my MBA recently. Now I want to start preparation for the CSS examination. Please tell me about the best numbering combination of subjects. I have a better grip over Business administration and Mercantile Law as well. So, I request you to guide me for the subject selection process. Also guide me how can I improve my writing skills and obviously my handwriting?
    I know that your assistance will be tha basis for my success.

  24. need help regarding subjects on July 20th, 2009 9:09 am

    AOA
    i have done telecom engineering now i want to do CSS could u plz tell me which subject should i choose my area of interest is maths and wat are the dates of exams in 2010
    regards
    uzma

  25. Dear Sir on July 22nd, 2009 4:17 pm

    I am Noor ul ain.I have done MBA in banking and Finance.I want to aapear in CSS examination nd want to passed with good marks.Kindly guide me about the optional subject,that which subjects i select as optiona subject.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Noor..

  26. maria on August 15th, 2009 1:55 am

    i have complete my ma islamiat.now i want to appear in css 2010.im so much worried about this that how i should start,is there is any academy where i can learn and asked the questions that confused me?,plz plz help me.i will be very thankful to u.

  27. saher alamgir on September 16th, 2009 11:04 am

    sir i hv done my pre medicle and i want to know about subjects and procedure for css i want to inform my self early before bsc.i want to appear in css in future plz guide me

  28. Dr Farrukh Malik on September 16th, 2009 2:20 pm

    Dear Saher Alamgir,

    I recommend you to Join our Forum at the link below:

    http://www.thecssforum.com

  29. M. Nazir Mansoori on October 8th, 2009 10:48 am

    AoA|
    Dear Sir I have just completed MA Englsh and now Prepration for css. I would like to ask you that which optional subjects will suite for me. please guide me.

    with best regards

  30. moin on October 13th, 2009 1:10 pm

    Hi sir,
    i have completed my B.A(hons.) 2009 from GC university lahore. now i want to appear in CSS, whats for me in choosing subject combination. i chose history as my major subject in the last year of my B.A (hons.) course.

    WAITING…..

  31. hasnain on November 10th, 2009 11:28 am

    slaaam sir! i did electical engineering and i want to appear in css2010 exame, iwant to take optional subject from engineering course can it be possible for me

  32. muhammad umair on November 11th, 2009 11:16 pm

    hi sir.i am doing industrial and manufacturing engneering from uet lhr.i want to do css plz guide me. can i do css.ok thanks umair

  33. abdul on December 17th, 2009 9:53 pm

    Sir, I have cleared the written examination of CSS 2009 . Unfortunately I have not put PSP DMG or FSP at the top order . I wrote commerce and trade group at the second and Income tax at the third.I have no background nor an inclination towards this group but now after realizing the blunder I made , I wish to put that C&T at the last :( .

    Do you think they will ask me about the group at the second or third ?

    I am having the feeling that they will ask me putting (PSP , FSP , DMG ) at 8 or 9th position , What do you say ?

    Please suggest how can I avoid this situation.

  34. zainab on February 15th, 2010 9:32 pm

    hi… i m zainab…
    i m cinfused… can you send me a question paper of general knowledge so i could have idea that what kind of questions r asked….?????

  35. zunaira khan on February 24th, 2010 4:41 pm

    HI,
    Sir i m a student of kinnaird college right now in 2 nd year,Can u please guide me what should i do further so that in future i will css.Please guide me i m very confused

  36. NAIMATULLAH on March 3rd, 2010 11:34 pm

    dear sir,
    i am student of BSc part II i want to do css so plz sir guide me for the prepration of css and also advise about books.

  37. NAIMATULLAH on March 3rd, 2010 11:39 pm

    dear sir,
    im totaly cofused about css examination b/c lacking knowledge. so plz send me model paper of css

  38. umar on March 10th, 2010 7:34 pm

    Respectable sir,
    I have done my masters in english and wish to do css
    but i am unaware about the subjects that which subjects should be selected.Regarding compulsory subjects i am confused about books.Please suggest me some good books.

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