CSS FAQs
This page carries the frequently asked question about Competitive Examination aka Central Superior Services Examination (CSS) of Pakistan. If you are not able to find the answer to your query here, please leave your query as a comment on this page, we will be happy to assist you.
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What is the minimum qualification required for CSS?
What is the age limit for CSS examination?
What should be the nationality of the candidates?
What are qualifying marks for this examination?
I have passed written examination of CSS, what is next?
After interview, what is the next step?
Where can I find the detailed rules of CSS examination?
How many vacancies are available every year?
Please tell me about compulsory subjects for CSS examination Pakistan?
Please tell me about optional Subjects for CSS examination Pakistan?
Certain optional subjects are scoring, is it myth or reality?
I am a student and want to prepare for CSS, need help?
How to choose optional subjects for CSS examination Pakistan?
Where to start for preparation of CSS examination Pakistan?
What should be the strategy for preparation of CSS examination?
How much time is required for preparation of CSS examination?
Is it necessary to join an academy for preparation of CSS?
Can you suggest some coaching academies for CSS preparation in Pakistan?
Can you recommend some books for Compulsory Subject?
How to prepare for Essay Paper of CSS examination Pakistan?
What should be the length of Essay?
How to attempt a paper in CSS examination?
Can you tell me the most important topics of IR paper for CSS?
Can you suggest some books for History of India and Pakistan?
Can you suggest some books International Relation?
Can you suggest some books for Journalism?
Can you suggest some books Public Administration?
Can you suggest some books Sindhi?
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Dear Dr. Farrukh,
Any news of Issuance of Application Forms for 2008 CSS Exams???
Regards,
AHMED SAEID
@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.
Thanks Dr. Farrukh for your cooperation. I will keep in touch with you in order to grab first hand information.
Thanks again.
SAEED AHMED
@Saeed:
You are always welcome!
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
@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.
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.”
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Dear Dr,
Can u plz catagoriz all optionals in scoring and non scoring heads.
Zia
@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.
Thanks
@Zia:
My pleasure sir!
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
@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.
Dear Dr.
Can u suggest Books of Journalism for CSS plz?
Sincerly
Zia
@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.
Sir
I m very proud of people like u working for other’s welfare.
Can u plz sujjest books of socialogy for me.
Thanks!
Sir
Please tell me about books of History of Indopak.
thanks
For Sociology u can consult the following books.
1)Sociology for CSS by M.Iqbal Chudary.
2)Sociology by Horton and Hunt.
Regards
@Sadia:
In case of Indo-Pak History, I followed K-Ally
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?
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
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
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.
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
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?
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
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
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.
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
sir sujjest a book for british history
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
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
hi
im a doctor.tell me abt subjects and how can i apply as well as next date of css exam.
thnx
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..!!
hi sir,
i want to know when the result of css 2008 written exams will announced… waiting 4 ur reply tc
saira
Salam,
Sir
i want to know that how can i get application form for CSS?
plz tell me the names of best books about pakistan affairs, general knowledge and economics
i shall be very thankful to u
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
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
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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i need the complete detail of all subjects for css preparation
iam not getting my reply plz reply me..plz
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
Dear Sir,
Iwant to ask about examination date and procedure of pepretion of css examination. kindly reading stuff and recomended books provide
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
Hi
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…
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
waiting for ur reply
with all the possible best wishes
Sabah!
Hi there,
can you please communicate the date for 2010 CSS exams? when the application forms will be available?
Regards
Gul
age relaxation for govt servant
from where can i get the information about the candidates who have passed the css 2008 and being selected for foreign services from balochistan
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?
Yes you are eligible for the exam
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.
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
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.
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 .
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..
Yes you can select any other subject from this group.
Respected Sir
I want to inquire, can i select two subjects from one group
Thanks a lot sir..
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
I m going to join Kips in November 2009. InshaALLAh. Will these 4 months be sufficient for CSS preparation. For CSS 2010.
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.
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 …
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..
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.
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.
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
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
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
Aoa! dear sir plz tell me taat which history should i cellect for css i mean which history subject gives hiegh score
Dear M H Abrar,
I recommend you to Join our Forum at the link below:
http://www.thecssforum.com
Thanks Dr. i wasn’t finding info of upcoming exams which i have recieved from this sit keep it up
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
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
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
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