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Search the CSS compulsory papers and seven official optional-subject groups separately from PMS.

Take all six compulsory papers, then select 600 optional marks.

Optional subjects are arranged in seven groups. Read each group rule before deciding on a combination.

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Compulsory and optional groups

The attached FPSC syllabus defines six compulsory papers and seven optional groups carrying 600 optional marks in total.

compulsory

Compulsory subjects

Complete all six papers. Non-Muslim candidates may opt for Comparative Study of Major Religions in place of Islamic Studies.

600 marks
  1. 1

    English Essay

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  2. 2

    English (Precis and Composition)

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  3. 3

    General Science and Ability

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  4. 4

    Current Affairs

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  5. 5

    Pakistan Affairs

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  6. 6

    Islamic Studies or Comparative Study of Major Religions (for Non-Muslims)

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
optional

Optional Group VII

Select one subject carrying 100 marks.

100 marks
  1. 45

    Journalism and Mass Communication

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  2. 46

    Psychology

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  3. 47

    Geography

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  4. 48

    Sociology

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  5. 49

    Anthropology

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  6. 50

    Punjabi

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  7. 51

    Sindhi

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  8. 52

    Pashto

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  9. 53

    Balochi

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  10. 54

    Persian

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100
  11. 55

    Arabic

    1 paper · Open syllabus
    100

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