FPSC CSS syllabus 2026 Updated: Free PDF Download
What is CSS Exam in Pakistan?
CSS stand for Central Superior Services. it is high competition exam among all other exam held across the Pakistan. Every Participator dream to pass this exam. Successful candidate are selected for 17 grade Job across the Pakistan institute under the Federal government. Government take this exam across the Pakistan for finding talented and grooming person in the Pakistan civil services.
CSS Exam Pattern:
The total marks is 1500 of CSS exam in Pakistan. Marks divide in two part 1200 marks for written examination and 300 marks for viva & vice versa. Aspirant participate in 12 paper which is include 6 compulsory subject and 6 optional subject. Paper duration time is 3 hour for written exam. Each paper has 20 MCQ.
Eligibility Criteria of CSS Exam 2026:
- Candidate must be Citizen of Pakistan
- Minimum 14 year education
- Age Between 25-30
- Candidate must fit physically and mantel.
What is FPSC?
The Federal Public Service Commission is referred to as FPSC. It is a Pakistani government agency in charge of hiring people for government positions. To fill various positions in federal departments, especially those in basic Grade 16 and above or equivalent, the FPSC administers competitive exams, interviews, and other assessments.
CSS Syllabus for Compulsory Subjects 2026.
Total 6 compulsory subject each has 100 marks as list down.
- English Essay
- English (Precis and Composition)
- General Science & Ability
- Current Affairs
- Pakistan Affairs
- Islamic Studies OR Comparative Study
CSS Syllabus for Compulsory Subjects 2026.
There are seven group of CSS optional each group contain different subjects. Optional categories has 600 marks. Candidate should choose optional group carefully in case of wrong selection could be loos exam. Make sure always choose optional subject on the interest based its good for candidate achieve success.
Group 1: Candidate only choose two subject from below list each 100 marks.
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Accountancy and Auditing
Group 2: Candidate only choose two subject from below list each 100 marks.
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Applied Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics
- Statistics
- Geology
Group 3: You can only select one subject with 100 marks.
- History of Pakistan & India
- Islamic History & Culture
- British History
- European History
- History of USA
Group 4: You can only select one subject with 100 marks.
- Town Planning & Urban Management
- Governance & Public Policies
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
Group 5: You can only select one subject with 100 marks.
- Urdu Literature
- English Literature
- Botany
- Zoology
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Gender Studies
- Environmental Sciences
Group 6: You can only select one subject with 100 marks.
- Law
- Constitutional Law
- International Law
- Criminology
- Muslim Law & Jurisprudence
- Mercantile Law
- Philosophy
Group 7: You can only select one subject with 100 marks.
- Journalism & Mass Communication
- Psychology
- Geography
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Punjabi
- Sindhi
- Pashto
- Pashto
- Balochi
- Persian
- Arabic
Wrap Up:
The 2026 CSS syllabus includes both required and elective courses. The majority of students often struggle to decide which optional subjects to select. We brief candidate to go their interests before choosing optional courses. In order to understand the requirements, candidates need carefully study the curriculum further. To further knowledge the subject selections, they should also speak with their teachers and mentors. Lastly, in order to improve their comprehension of the subjects, they should also prepare for the tests.