Master the CSS Competitive Exam

Candidates will be required to write one or more essay in English. A wide choice of topics will be given. Candidates are expected to reflect comprehensive and research-based knowledge on a selected topic. Articulation, expression and technical treatment of style are examined.

Tests precis writing, reading comprehension, sentence structuring, translation, grammar and vocabulary.

Two parts: General Science (60 marks) covering physical, biological, environmental, food sciences and IT; General Ability (40 marks) covering quantitative, logical and analytical reasoning.

Tests general knowledge of history, politics and international affairs as needed to interpret current events.

Comprehensive study of Pakistan's ideology, history, geography, society, security challenges, foreign policy, economy and constitutional/legal evolution.

Study of Islam — beliefs, Sirah of the Prophet (PBUH), civilization, human rights, governance and the Islamic code of life. Non-Muslim candidates may opt for Comparative Study of Major Religions instead.

Alternative paper in lieu of Islamic Studies, available to non-Muslim candidates. Covers the major world religions — Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam — through their history, scriptures, doctrines, sects and contemporary trends.