CSS Examination – Detail of each part.
CSS Examination is given for the selection of candidates for services under FPSC, The Commission ensure that selected candidate is perfect in all aspects for the post or service. Candidate has to undergo all the parts of CSS Exam for appointment against a post.
- Written Exam
- Medical Test
- Psychological Test
- Viva Voce
Written Exam.
The written exam carries total 1200 marks. For written Exam candidate has to take all compulsory subjects (papers) which carry total 600 marks as well as select subjects from optional subjects which carry total 600 marks. Each paper is given time of 3 hours. There are subjective questions as well as some MCQs. MCQs are to be attempted on computerized OMR Answer sheet, whereas subjective questions are to be attempted on Answer Book. Blue or black ink is allowed only. For qualifying written test a candidate should obtain at least 40% in each compulsory subject and 33% in each of optional subject or 50% in aggregate.
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
COMPULSORY PAPERS
| |
Subject | Marks |
| Essay | 100 |
| English (Precis and Composition) | 100 |
General Knowledge | |
| Everyday science | 100 |
| Current Affairs | 100 |
| Pakistan Affairs | 100 |
| Islamiyat | 100 |
Total | 600 |
Note: The Non-Muslim candidates have the option either to take Islamiat as one of the compulsory subject or otherwise Pakistan Affairs (G.K. Paper-III) will be treated of 200 marks in their case and half of the total marks obtained by them in the paper on Pakistan Affairs (G.K. Paper-III) will be counted in lieu of Islamiat.
A candidate who does not appear in any compulsory subject will not be allowed to appear in the remaining papers of the Examination.
A candidate who does not appear in any compulsory subject will not be allowed to appear in the remaining papers of the Examination.
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS.
Subjects carrying total of 600 marks to be selected
OPTIONAL PAPERS
| |
Subject | Marks |
GROUP - A | |
| Accountancy & Auditing | 200 |
| Economics | 200 |
| Business Administration | 100 |
| Public Administration | 100 |
GROUP - B | |
| Political Science | 200 |
| Agriculture | 100 |
| Forestry | 100 |
| Sociology | 100 |
| Journalism | 100 |
GROUP - C | |
| Pure Mathematics | 200 |
| Applied Mathematics | 200 |
| Computer Science | 100 |
| Statistics | 100 |
GROUP - D
| |
| Physics | 200 |
| Geology | 200 |
| Geography | 200 |
| Chemistry | 200 |
| Botany | 200 |
| Zoology | 200 |
GROUP - E
| |
| Islamic History & Culture | 200 |
| Indo-Pak History | 200 |
| British History | 200 |
| European History | 200 |
| History of the USA | 100 |
GROUP - F | |
| Law | 200 |
| Constitutional Law | 100 |
| Mercantile Law | 100 |
| Muslim Law & Jurisprudence | 100 |
| International Law | 100 |
| International Relations | 100 |
GROUP - G | |
| Philosophy | 200 |
| Psychology including Experimental Psychology | 200 |
GROUP - H
| |
| Sindhi | 100 |
| Pushto | 100 |
| Punjabi | 100 |
| Balochi | 100 |
GROUP - I
| |
| English Literature | 200 |
| Urdu | 200 |
| Persian | 200 |
| Arabic | 200 |
Note:
- There will be two papers of 100 marks each of the subjects which carry 200 marks. In other subjects there will be one paper. Each
- The Question Papers in Urdu or other Pakistani regional languages (Punjabi, Sindhi, Pushto and Balochi), Persian and Arabic should be answered in the respective languages or in Urdu/English unless otherwise directed in the question paper. The question paper in Islamiat is to be answered in English or Urdu only. All other papers must be answered in English unless otherwise directed in the Question Paper. Contravention of these instructions will result in the cancellation of the papers and award of ZERO marks in the paper(s) concerned
- The candidates are required to select optional subjects carrying a total of 600 marks,but not more than 200 marks from any box/columns, as provided in the columns of rules.
CSS Exam - Medical, Psychological
Test
and Viva Voce
Medical Test.
Candidates who qualify the written examination will be medically examined by the Medical Boards constituted for the purpose to ensure that candidate is in good mental and physical health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the discharge of their duties. The candidates who (after such medical examination which Government or the appointing authority, may prescribe) are found not to satisfy these requirements, will not be appointed except the disabled candidates as rules mentioned for disabled candidates by FPSC.
Disabled candidates must submit a certificate of disability issued by the competent authority designated for the purpose by the Federal/Provincial Government. Disabled candidates in the categories of physically impaired, hearing/speech impaired(deaf & dumb) and visually impaired (blind) are allowed to compete for Competitive Examination against four Occupational Groups/Services viz: (a) Commerce & Trade Group (b) Pakistan Audit & Accounts Service (c) Information Group & (d) Postal Group....
Disabled candidates will be provided helper such as Writer, if so requested by them in their application forms.
In order to prevent disappointment, candidates are advised to have themselves examined by a Government Medical Officer of the standing of a Civil Surgeon before applying for admission to the examination.
Psychological Test.
All candidates called for Viva Voce will be required to undergo Psychological Test first, comprising written tests and group tasks. Such tests are designed to assess abilities, attitude and personality characteristics of the candidates with special regard to their aptitude for the Civil Services. Separate marks are not awarded for the Psychological assessment. However, 300 marks assigned to Viva Voce also reflect the performance on Psychological Test. Candidates must bring their National Identity Cards and two copies of recent photographs when summoned for Psychological test, and Viva Voce. If a candidate remains absent in the Psychological Test, he/she will not be allowed to appear for Viva Voce.
Viva Voce.
Each candidate who qualifies written part of the exam. will be interviewed by a Board. He/she will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The object of the interview is to assess his/her suitability for the services for which he/she is entered and in framing their assessment the Board will attach particular importance to the moral and ethical qualities of the candidates, his/her intelligence and alertness of mind, his/her vigour and strength of character and his/her potential qualities of leadership. The Board will take into consideration his/her extra-mural activities such as sports, debates, hobbies, etc., and their effect on his/her physique and character, in assessing his/her merit.
All candidates are expected to have basic knowledge regarding Islam and Pakistan. Questions may be asked in the Interview on these subjects. Persons securing less than pass marks in these subjects will not be considered for appointment to Government jobs, irrespective of their proficiency in other fields. However, the Non-Muslim candidates will not be asked any question regarding Islam.
Qualifying marks in over all test for eligibility for appointment.
The Commission with prior approval of the Government may fix qualifying marks in any or all of the subjects of the examination but a candidate who fails to secure at least 40% marks in any compulsory subject, 33% marks in any of the optional subjects, or 50% marks in the Aggregate and 100 marks at the Viva Voce, will be considered to have failed and will not be eligible for appointment.
The Commission with prior approval of the Government may fix qualifying marks in any or all of the subjects of the examination but a candidate who fails to secure at least 40% marks in any compulsory subject, 33% marks in any of the optional subjects, or 50% marks in the Aggregate and 100 marks at the Viva Voce, will be considered to have failed and will not be eligible for appointment.
How many time a candidate can take the CSS Exam?
A candidate can take CSS exam three times only.
A candidate can take CSS exam three times only.
Re-counting of CSS Exam.
If you want to do re-counting of your marks obtained in CSS Exam, you will have to submit your request for re-counting with in one month from the date of issue of result card/marks sheet, along with a Treasury Challan of Rs 200/- per paper as fee of re-counting.
If you want to do re-counting of your marks obtained in CSS Exam, you will have to submit your request for re-counting with in one month from the date of issue of result card/marks sheet, along with a Treasury Challan of Rs 200/- per paper as fee of re-counting.
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