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1. Saeed on November 29th, 2007 1:36 pm

   Dear Dr. Farrukh,

   Any news of Issuance of Application Forms for 2008 CSS Exams???

   Regards,

   AHMED SAEID

2. Dr Farrukh Malik on November 29th, 2007 2:15 pm

   @Saeed:

   Dear Saeed, thanks for visiting my blog. The latest news about CSS 2008 is that forms will be available from Dec 1, 2007 and the closing date is Dec 31, 2008. The examination is scheduled to commence from March 15, 2008.

3. Saeed Ahmed on November 30th, 2007 12:41 pm

   Thanks Dr. Farrukh for your cooperation. I will keep in touch with you in order to grab first hand information.

   Thanks again.

   SAEED AHMED

4. Dr Farrukh Malik on November 30th, 2007 7:09 pm

   @Saeed:

   You are always welcome!

5. Nazleen Saleem on December 1st, 2007 12:11 pm

   Dear Sir,

   I have been working in a Govt. Organization for the last 3 years. 3 years ago I planned to appear in CSS Exams but couldn’t due to some personal commitments. Now I have turned 30th year of my age. I have heard through many Govt. Officials that there is relaxation on age for CSS Applicants if they’re Govt. Servants. Please pass on information if I can apply availing these relaxations.

   Waiting for your response.

   Nazleen

6. Dr Farrukh Malik on December 1st, 2007 5:15 pm

   @Nazleen:

   Yes Govt. servants enjoy this relaxation when it comes to CSS but to best of my knowledge Govt. servant’s age ought not to cross the limit of 30 years even after relaxation.

7. Dr Farrukh Malik on December 2nd, 2007 11:14 am

   Dear all I received these queries on my other blog so felt like sharing with you:

   “I want to choose Business Administration, Forestry, Zoology,IR and PUnjabi.

   Would u like to comment on my options. If these sbjects are not scoring plz do advise me.

   my other options may be US History, Public Administartion,Muslim Jurisprudence.”
   ___________________________

   Dear Dr,

   Can u plz catagoriz all optionals in scoring and non scoring heads.

   Zia

8. Dr Farrukh Malik on December 2nd, 2007 11:19 am

   @Riaz and Zia:

   Frankly telling you to me all subject are scoring provided the proper effort is put into it.

   I would say every subject is scoring when you are interested in it and can write with a style that can impress the examiner and I have reasons to believe this. Let me quote an example, people think the History of India and Pakistan is not scoring but I happened to see one of my friend earning 135 marks out 200 in this subject. So, its all about studying a subject at par and you earn a good deal of marks.

9. zia on December 4th, 2007 9:58 am

   Thanks

10. Dr Farrukh Malik on December 4th, 2007 9:24 pm

    @Zia:
    My pleasure sir!

11. Ahmed Saeed on December 5th, 2007 9:02 pm

    Dear Dr. Farrukh,

    From where the Application Forms for CSS 2008 exams can be obtained in Karachi?? Do you have any URL link which can be used in order to download application forms online??

    Regards,

    AHMED SAEED

12. Dr Farrukh Malik on December 5th, 2007 10:47 pm

    @Ahmed Saeed:
    Application forms can be obtained from the FPSC regional office in Bath Island Karachi but you need to show the original treasury payment slip of PKR 1000 the challan form is available with FPSC office. Any more queries, feel free to contact me.

13. zia on December 8th, 2007 5:07 am

    Dear Dr.

    Can u suggest Books of Journalism for CSS plz?

    Sincerly

    Zia

14. Dr Farrukh Malik on December 8th, 2007 3:33 pm

    @Zia:

    In Journalism, book by Imtiaz Shahid namely Mass Communication is good and apart from it you can get hold of Journalism for All by Prof. Mehdi Hassan. Both books are at par but you need to follow any one. I followed Imtiaz Shahid plus lectures of Prof. Mehdi Hassan available with Virtual University Pakistan.

15. Sadia on December 13th, 2007 4:27 pm

    Sir

    I m very proud of people like u working for other’s welfare.
    Can u plz sujjest books of socialogy for me.

    Thanks!

16. Sadia on December 13th, 2007 4:29 pm

    Sir

    Please tell me about books of History of Indopak.
    thanks

17. Ahmed Ali on January 30th, 2008 12:17 pm

    For Sociology u can consult the following books.

    1)Sociology for CSS by M.Iqbal Chudary.
    2)Sociology by Horton and Hunt.

    Regards

18. Dr Farrukh Malik on January 30th, 2008 8:01 pm

    @Sadia:
    In case of Indo-Pak History, I followed K-Ally

19. naveeda on March 14th, 2008 12:54 am

    AOA, sir i am completing my graduation i-e (BBIT honors) in july 2008 . sir i want to appear in css examination of 2009 . which scoring optional subjects should i take? and sir can u tell me which academy is good for the preperation of css exams in lahore?

20. kashif husnain on May 8th, 2008 12:44 pm

    sir
    i am a studednt of MBA and i am studying in NUML i want to join civil sevice of pakistan by doin CSS i am looking for a good academy which trained me for CSS examination can you please suggest me in my this problem i am waiting for your kind reply

21. kashif husnain on May 8th, 2008 12:46 pm

    sir i studied MATHEMATICS (GENERAL) STATISTICS AND ECONOMICS IN MY BSC examination and now i am doin MBA in FINANCE which optional subjects are best for me to get good score in optional paper in CSS examination

22. Manzar Bhatti on May 12th, 2008 9:42 am

    WELL, I WANT TO ASK REGARDING APPEARING in ANY FEDERAL EXAM. FOR UPGRADATI0N from existing post.
    I M WORKING AS BUDGET OFFICER B-17 in Liaquat University of Medical Health Sciences.
    i m MBA(Finance), & surely would like to avail such opportunities which can benefit me in future.
    i can not go for CSS BECAUSE I M just ahead of 30 mark. so.. plz do suggest.
    Thank You …

    waiting for ur response.

23. Ashfaq Mahmood on May 17th, 2008 10:16 am

    dear Dr. Farrukh AOA
    I m preparing to appear in the CSS-2009 exam. i need help regarding the books for compulsory subjects especially pakistan affairs, and every day science.
    also books for IR, journalism and sociology. hope you will help
    thanking you.
    ashfaq

24. nida on May 22nd, 2008 1:53 pm

    Dear sir

    I currently work for a multinational but i want to appear for the CSS exams. do you think its the right career choice? secondly which subjects u choose determine what post you get after u clear the exam?

25. ammar on June 24th, 2008 5:40 am

    Dear Sir,

    Assalam-u-alikum. I hope u will be alright. Dear Sir,

    I asked one question about Foreign Service of Pakistan group. Can normal (belongs to poor or middle family) candidate who pass the CSS exam was selected vice consular for diplomatic quarter or not just like middle east or Europe Pakistani embassies or consulate. Because I hear that most of the candidates who select foreign service of Pakistan they given place at ministry of foreign affairs in Pakistan. Not overseas they only attest papers etc… Or it is just for a political reference who are go abroad in embassies????

    One other question is about secretariat group. Is federal secretariat is that place where prime minister order comes first and then pass on to the public.

    Thanks
    Ammar
    Saudi arabia

26. sehar on July 4th, 2008 5:36 pm

    salam
    i want to ask that i want to prepare for css in home is there any material available on net because i cant afford heavy fees of institutes and the ppl who provide notes privately waiting 4 your response and also is there any female preparing 4 css then plz give me your email so that i contact u waiting 4 your response
    sehar

27. Ameer on July 14th, 2008 2:21 pm

    salam sir,
    this is Ameer form Qau islamabad .sir i’m doing my MPA and aspiring to join civil services of pakistan sir i want guidance for sociology and journalism , which books should be referred to get par with these subjects.

28. Faheem Ahmed on July 25th, 2008 10:43 am

    hi sir dear sir h r u?

    sir i am going 2 appear in CSS-09 , but dear here i need u r help.please gve me some tips about essay pre: which books should read+ newspaper+ mode of study for essay & how to choose topic? please sir share u r personal exp: also

    please sir i will wait 4 your kind reply thx

    Faheem Ahmed

29. muhammad shahbaz on July 30th, 2008 12:17 pm

    sir sujjest a book for british history

30. Sajjad Hussain Assad on August 8th, 2008 12:04 pm

    Dear sir, I am using Internet first time And I want to participate in CSS exams helding on 2009 what should I do and how should study for this exam. can you tell me as early as possible. I shall be thankful to you

31. sajjad haider on August 11th, 2008 11:02 pm

    A.A Sir.
    i want to appear in the CSS 2009 exam for the first time.my optional subjects are
    1)British History
    2)English Lit
    3)sociology
    4)journalism.
    i want to you comment on my subjects whether they are scoring or not.many pple told me that English Lit is not scoring but i like it.plz finish my confusion.
    Thx. Allah Hafiz

32. dr khan on August 16th, 2008 8:50 am

    hi
    im a doctor.tell me abt subjects and how can i apply as well as next date of css exam.
    thnx

33. sania on August 22nd, 2008 2:11 pm

    HI
    im sania.im m,sc student of botany..tell me abt CSS format…how can i aaply…and subjects..too…nd howz itz help me in my field…thnx..!!

34. saira qureshi on August 27th, 2008 2:01 am

    hi sir,
    i want to know when the result of css 2008 written exams will announced… waiting 4 ur reply tc
    saira

35. Ammara on September 5th, 2008 9:01 pm

    Salam,
    Sir
    i want to know that how can i get application form for CSS?

36. wafa on September 6th, 2008 12:31 am

    plz tell me the names of best books about pakistan affairs, general knowledge and economics
    i shall be very thankful to u

37. Rizwan Ariff on September 6th, 2008 10:26 am

    Dear Dr. Farrukh:
    I have recently passed Masters in Economics in First division and B.Com in second division both from the University of Peshawar. I would like to appear for the CSS exams in 2009. Please let me know:
    From where to obtain application forms in Peshawar and on which date
    Of the following three, which would be most suitable for me:
    District Management Group (DMG)
    Foreign Services of Pakistan (FSP)
    Accounts group
    I am also undergoing certification course from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK and have cleared five papers.
    Your guidance would be highly appreciated
    Rizwan Arif

38. shahid on September 6th, 2008 4:48 pm

    salam!
    sir i need ur suggestion,i m one of the fortunates who passed the written portion of css2008 ,bt now the problem is this i m not good in spoken English.i was just appeared for experience. now i m n a fix.i cant speak fluently .i dont have much vocab, i cant express myself in English. what should i do now?should i appear before the penal r not? Urdu is not allowed i think, and not enough time to join a language institute. looking forward to ur suggestion,,
    thanx

39. argus on September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm

    Sallam,
    im a doctor n have decided to go for css exam next year n i found ur site really helpful for getting a good start. At the moment i want to ask you about tha most important topics of IR, the page u probably have removed. i am looking forward for your reply.

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41. amjad on September 28th, 2008 1:46 pm

    i need the complete detail of all subjects for css preparation

42. sanam ateeq on September 30th, 2008 10:54 am

    iam not getting my reply plz reply me..plz

43. sadia on November 12th, 2008 2:02 pm

    slam!hope u r f9.sir i ve decided to appear in 2009.my opptional subjects are muslim history,sociology,urdu,journalism,comment on my subjects.im from narowal here no academy.so im preparing at home.sujest me.im waitng

44. hasan afzal khan on November 25th, 2008 10:36 am

    Dear Sir,

    Iwant to ask about examination date and procedure of pepretion of css examination. kindly reading stuff and recomended books provide

45. Qaiser Abbas on December 12th, 2008 12:26 pm

    Assalam O Alaikum!

    I m new to your site and wanted to apprear for CSS. But first I want to know the detailed diff. b/w FPSC, CSS, PMS. What they are?

    pl help me asap so I can prepare my self for the quest.

    Regards
    Qaiser Abbas
    BS(Hons)
    IT Supervisor

46. Sabah on March 22nd, 2009 8:42 pm

    Hi
    i hope n pray u be fine..well first of all i appreciate ur efforts n say an ocean of thanks 2 u for creating this helpful website am a student of B.A(II) N i wanna appear in css exam after doing my b.a…..can i appaer in it after doing my bachelors?plz do me a favor i wanna download the past papers of css exam so it ll be very kind of u if u put them in ur website…
    waiting for ur reply
    with all the possible best wishes
    Sabah!

47. Gul on May 7th, 2009 2:28 pm

    Hi there,
    can you please communicate the date for 2010 CSS exams? when the application forms will be available?
    Regards

    Gul

48. ijaz on June 11th, 2009 6:08 pm

    age relaxation for govt servant

49. arbab on June 23rd, 2009 5:21 pm

    from where can i get the information about the candidates who have passed the css 2008 and being selected for foreign services from balochistan

50. zohaib ahmad on June 28th, 2009 7:11 pm

    My one eye was damaged in an accident almost 15 years age when i was a child. Now i m 23 and want to perticipate in css compititive exam. Am i eligible for the exam according to medical point of view?

51. Dr Farrukh Malik on July 2nd, 2009 10:22 pm

    Yes you are eligible for the exam

52. Muhammad humayun on July 18th, 2009 10:55 am

    Asslamo alikum! plz sir tell me recommended books for CSS compulsory subjects particularly which u used. I did B.Com and now clompleted three semesters of MBA finance with 75% marks. moreover which optional subjects should i choose.

53. Abdul rehman kandhjro on July 18th, 2009 2:28 pm

    hi ,
    im freshly graduate iwould like to get the admissin in premeier institute for the preparation of CSS .
    so kindly guide me for selecting of institute.

    best regards
    abdul Rehman kandhro

54. Muhammad humayun on August 2nd, 2009 7:04 am

    Asslamo alikum! i have sent 2 emails from hotmail on css.coaching@gmail.com but didn’t receive any reply from ur side.ok leave it. I got Dogar Sons book fro Islamiat paper it contains all the syllabus will u recommend Dogar sons books. in the market The Pakistan Affairs & Every Day Science Book from Dogar sons are also available should i get these.

55. hafiz shahid on August 11th, 2009 1:40 pm

    Hello sir,
    i am shahid .i am student of mbbs and i want to give the exam of css .i want to asked you that which subject include in css examination .

56. Tehzeeb on August 11th, 2009 10:48 pm

    Assalaam o alaikum,
    Sir i have done masters in defense and diplomatic studies. I just want to ask that in (group f) International Relations and International Law can not be opted, so can i select any other subject of 100 marks from that group with international relations? It is written there that subjects carrying not more than 200 marks can be opted but i just want to confirm it from you?
    Please sir do reply me.. Waiting for your reply.
    Thanks..

57. Dr Farrukh Malik on August 15th, 2009 7:04 pm

    Yes you can select any other subject from this group.

58. M Haris Abrar on August 18th, 2009 12:39 pm

    Respected Sir
    I want to inquire, can i select two subjects from one group

59. tehzeeb on August 19th, 2009 7:36 pm

    Thanks a lot sir..

60. ashfaque on August 20th, 2009 9:30 am

    hi i wana the questions which r asked at the time of css exam plz give guest papers that i can read them properly for css thanx

61. Muhammad humayun on August 25th, 2009 7:49 am

    I m going to join Kips in November 2009. InshaALLAh. Will these 4 months be sufficient for CSS preparation. For CSS 2010.

62. Muhammad humayun on August 28th, 2009 9:58 am

    Asslamo alikum! Plz tell me the Guess or important topics of Sociology,Indo-Pak History, Journalism and International Relations. Because i am going to take my MBA final exams in October and in November i will try to join KIPS for CSS.

63. Amnah on August 30th, 2009 10:23 pm

    Assalamu Alikum
    i m amnah , doing job in bank since feb 2008, i have done M.com ,now i want to appear in css exams ….my acadamic record is gud..as i topped in board in metric n got position in inter as well… stood third in my uni….everybody suggest me to compete in css..but i m ,,,i dont know y .hesitating to appear in exams …may b there is uncertainty of passing.+ quiting job etc etc ……cuz with job preparing for css seems quite difficult…will u please guie mr ..what should i do…and how i should prepare …n wat subjects should i take …

64. MAdiha on August 30th, 2009 10:31 pm

    sir i want to know whether for preparing css..joing an acadamy is necessary or not…or to wat extent joing an acadamy can help in passing exam..especially to a beginner like me ….2ndly if i want to get help from this site ..wat procedure would b there..like if i leave a question…where should i leave or ask it…to whom n when i ll b get replied..

65. Dr Farrukh Malik on September 1st, 2009 3:43 am

    Dear Madiha,

    If you need help from this site, I recommend you to join our sister site (forum) named Competitive Exams Preparation Forum at the URL below;

    http://www.thecssforum.com

    About joining an academy, I would say, it is a matter of personal choice and I have seen many passing without an academy but to me academy was a great help since my energies were directed in right direction from day one. I hope it helps.

66. Dr Farrukh Malik on September 1st, 2009 3:47 am

    Dear Amnah,

    Quitting Job for CSS is not a pre-requisite for passing the CSS exam. It is all about determination. I was doing a full time job when I appeared and passed this exam so don’t worry about it. Just give it a strong blow and you will achieve what you want to achieve. About your queries, please visit the CSS FAQs section of this site. In case you need some more assistance, I recommend you to please join our Forum at the link below:

    http://www.thecssforum.com

    I wish you all the best.

67. Muhammad humayun on September 2nd, 2009 6:06 pm

    you sent me mail that i should contact you on cssforum.com. i am registered in that forum but i did not know how to post my queries to u there as i post u here on your site. tell me the process

68. Muhammad Abid on September 7th, 2009 10:17 pm

    Aoa!
    Sir, can you please guide me for the last dates of submission of application for appearing in CSS 2010 exams? From where to get the prescribed forms and any good coaching for its prepapation.
    thanx
    From Lahore

69. Dr Farrukh Malik on September 8th, 2009 1:15 pm

    Dear M. Abid,

    The last date of submission of form is not yet announced. The forms will probably be available by Jan 2010 so keep looking for the news in national dailies. Moreover, I recommend you to Join our Forum at the link below:

    http://www.thecssforum.com

70. muhammad Haris Abrar on September 26th, 2009 9:40 pm

    Aoa! dear sir plz tell me taat which history should i cellect for css i mean which history subject gives hiegh score

71. Dr Farrukh Malik on September 27th, 2009 10:40 pm

    Dear M H Abrar,

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

    http://www.thecssforum.com

72. Ali Imam on November 21st, 2009 10:41 am

    Thanks Dr. i wasn’t finding info of upcoming exams which i have recieved from this sit keep it up

73. nabi bux on February 6th, 2010 2:03 pm

    sir i want to give the css attempt but most people are i afraiding me that the essay writing which is very difficult one so i want to seek some hint for essay writing and tell us some best books for essay writing…. thanks

74. Suhail Ahmed on May 19th, 2010 10:18 pm

    Dear sir,

    i want know that whether there is any policy to appear in exams of CSS only for accountancy job , (i mean that with least subjects slection not the whole CSS process).

    seeking your cooperation:
    SUHAIL

75. Hafsa on August 9th, 2010 11:08 pm

    I wanted to sit in a CSS exam but i won’t be able to comply with the residency requirement as I live in the uk.

    Can you advise me whether there is any possibility of carrying the exam while living outside pakistan.

    Regards,
    Hafsa

76. M.shairdil Khan on August 14th, 2010 6:14 pm

    Dear sir,

    I am new candidate in css field and want to get information about compulsory subject and optional subject . and also want to know how many subject we choosed for this

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