CSS FAQs

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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

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