CSS Syllabus Coverage

Welcome to the complete CSS Syllabus as outlined by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) for the Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination. Below is an overview and subject coverage of the compulsory and optional subjects.

Compulsory Subjects (600 Marks)

Subject
English Essay
English (Precis and Composition)
General Science & Ability
Current Affairs
Pakistan Affairs
Islamic Studies
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100

Optional Subjects (600 Marks)

Group 1: (To select one subject of 200 marks only)
Subject
Accountancy & Auditing
Economics
Computer Science
Political Science
International Relations
Marks
200
200
200
200
200
Group 2: (To select subject(s) of 200 marks only)
Subject
Physics
Chemistry
Applied Mathematics
Pure Mathematics
Statistics
Geology
Marks
200
200
100
100
100
100
Group 3: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)
Subject
Business Administration
Public Administration
Governance & Public Policies
Town Planning & Urban Management
Marks
100
100
100
100
Group 4: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)
Subject
History of Pakistan & India
Islamic History & Culture
British History
European History
History of USA
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
Group 5: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)
Subject
Gender Studies
Environmental Sciences
Agriculture & Forestry
Botany
Zoology
English Literature
Urdu Literature
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Group 6: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)
Subject
Law
Constitutional Law
International Law
Muslim Law & Jurisprudence
Mercantile Law
Criminology
Philosophy
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Group 7: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)
Subject
Journalism & Mass Communication
Psychology
Geography
Sociology
Anthropology
Punjabi
Sindhi
Pashto
Balochi
Persian
Arabic
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

Note:

  • Note-1: The question papers in Urdu or other Pakistani regional languages (Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto and Balochi), Persian and Arabic should be answered in the respective languages. However, question relating with translation from respective language into English or vice versa may be answered as directed in the question paper.
  • Note-2: There will be two papers of 100 marks each of the subject which carry 200 marks. In other subjects of 100 marks there will be one paper. Each paper will be of 3 hours duration.
  • Note-3: Ratio of MCQs in compulsory papers for Competitive Exam (CE) will be 20 MCQs in each paper except in the paper of Essay. Similarly there will be 20 MCQs from each optional paper except Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
  • Note-4: The question paper in Islamic Studies OR Comparative Study of Major Religions (For Non Muslims) is to be answered in English or Urdu only. All other papers must be answered in English unless otherwise directed in the Question Paper.
  • Note-5: Non Muslim Candidates may either opt Islamic Studies OR Comparative Study of Major Religions as may suit to them.
  • Note-6: Select optional subjects carefully, keeping in view your academic background and interests.