CSS Subjects List

The Central Superior Service (CSS) is a prestigious examination conducted in Pakistan for the recruitment of individuals to various government services, including the Police Service of Pakistan, the Pakistan Administrative Service, and the Foreign Service of Pakistan, among others.

Graana.com has listed all the relevant details about CSS subjects below, including compulsory and optional subjects.

 

About CSS

 

 

CSS has an extensive history that dates back to the British colonial era. It was initially introduced in 1947 and has undergone several changes since then. The examination aims to select individuals based on their intellectual abilities, leadership potential, and suitability for administrative roles.

 

CSS Compulsory Subjects

 

 

All CSS examination candidates are required to take the compulsory subjects, which carry a total of 600 marks. These include the following:

Code No.	Subject	Marks
01	English Essay	100
02	English (Precis and Composition)	100
03	General Science and Ability General Science ( MCQS= 20 marks, Subjective =40 marks) Ability (Subjective = 40 marks)	100
04	Current Affairs	100
05	Pakistan Affairs	100
06	Islamic Studies or Comparative Study of Major Religions	100

CSS Optional Subjects List 2023 (600 marks)

Candidates attempting the CSS exam must select subjects from codes 11 to 17 having 200 marks each, and remaining subjects from codes 18 to 55 with 100 marks each. 

CSS Group-I Optional Subjects (Select one subject of 200 marks)

 

Code No.	Subject	Marks
11	Accountancy & Auditing	200
12	Economics	200
13	Computer Science	200
14	Political Science	200
15	International Relations	200

Group-II CSS Optional Subjects (Select one subject of 200 marks or 2 subjects of 100 marks)

 

Code No.	Subject	Marks
16.	Physics	200
17	Chemistry	200
18	Applied Mathematics	100
19	Pure Mathematics	100
20	Statistics	100
21	Geology	100

Group-III CSS Optional Subjects (Select one subject of 100 marks)

 

Code No.	Subject	Marks
22	Business Administration	100
23	Public Administration	100
24	Governance & Public Policies	100
25	Town Planning & Urban Management	100

Group-IV CSS Optional Subjects (Select one subject of 100 marks)

 

Code No.	Subject	Marks
26	History of Pakistan & India	100
27	Islamic History & Culture	100
28.	European History	100
29	British History	100
30	History of USA	100

Group-V CSS Optional Subjects (Select one subject of 100 marks)

 

Code No.	Subject	Marks
31	Gender Studies	100
32	Environmental Sciences	100
33	Agriculture & Forestry	100
34	Botany	100
35	Zoology	100
36	English Literature	100
37	Urdu Literature	100

Group-VI CSS Optional Subjects (Select one Subject of 100 marks)

 

Code No.	Subject	Marks
38	Law	100
39	Constitutional Law	100
40	International Law	100
41	Muslim Law & Jurisprudence	100
42	Mercantile Law	100
43	Criminology	100
44	Philosophy	100

Group VII (Select one subject of 100 marks)

 

Code No.	Subject	Marks
45	Journalism & Mass Communication	100
46	Psychology	100
47	Geography	100
48	Sociology	100
49	Anthropology	100
50	Punjabi	100
51	Sindhi	100
52	Pashto	100
53	Balochi	100
54	Persian	100
55	Arabic	100

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

What is the CSS examination?

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) of Pakistan conducts the CSS examination to select candidates for various prestigious posts in the civil service.

 

What are the eligibility criteria for the CSS examination?

To be eligible, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree, be between 21 and 30 years of age, and fulfil the citizenship requirements.

 

How can I apply for the CSS examination?

Candidates can apply by submitting an online application through the FPSC website during the specified application period.

 

What subjects are included in the CSS examination?

It includes compulsory subjects such as Essay, English, General Science and Ability, Current Affairs, Pakistan Affairs, and Islamic Studies/Ethics. Candidates can also choose optional subjects from a wide range of disciplines.

 

What are the career prospects after clearing the CSS examination?

Clearing the examination opens up opportunities for administrative positions in the federal and provincial governments of Pakistan.

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