Compulsory subjects

Essay (100 marks)

English (Precis & Composition) (100 marks)

General Science & Ability (100 marks)

Current Affairs (100 marks)

Pakistan Affairs (100 marks)

Islamic Studies / Comparative Study of Major Religions (100 marks)

Optional subjects

Select optional subjects according to the current FPSC groups and permitted mark combination. Select them around your academic background, interest, and preparation time.

Group I — Accountancy, Economics, Computer Science, Political Science

Group II — Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Geology

Group III — Business Administration, Public Administration, Governance & Public Policies, Town Planning

Group IV — History subjects

Group V — Gender Studies, Environmental Science, Agriculture & Forestry, Botany, Zoology, English Literature

Group VI — Law, Constitutional Law, International Law, Muslim Law & Jurisprudence, Criminology, Philosophy

Group VII — Journalism & Mass Communication, Psychology, Geography, Sociology, Anthropology and regional languages

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CSS Syllabus

CSS Syllabus – Competitive Examination Guide

Complete CSS (Central Superior Services) syllabus for aspirants preparing for the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) examination. This resource covers the compulsory and optional subjects, helping candidates understand the examination structure, subject-wise syllabus, and areas they need to prepare for the CSS written examination.

Use this syllabus as your official preparation roadmap alongside past papers, recommended books, current affairs, and practice tests.

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