salam.

I have noticed that some of our members, specially the novice have problems comprehending the procedure of CSS examination. This informations shall help them acquaint themselves with the information they need.

1 CSS examination is conducted by FPSC to select and recommend the candidates for the Scale 17 posts of centeral (means federal) superior services.
2 there are 6 subjects of compulsory subjects, namely

ENGLISH ESSAY 100 MARKS
ENGLISH COMPREHENSION 100 MARKS
PAK AFFAIRS 100 MARKS
EVERYDAY SCIENCE 100 MARKS
CURRENT AFFAIRS 100 MARKS
ISLAMIAT 100 MARKS

2 Every aspirant has to select from among the list of subjects provided by the commission, subjects of 600 marks in total. The point is that you have to complete 600 marks in total.

3 After the written examinatio, a list of successful candidates shall be published.

4 VIVA shall, then follow. It includes Psychological test and interview. Medical test shall also be conducted.

5 A final list according to the marks obtained in all the tests shall then be published.

6 the number of seats to filled shall be announced for every department..(list of departments is available in syllabus)

7 there applies a quota system. Sindh, NWFP, Blochistan shall be given seats according to the percentage fixed in quota.

8 the remaining seats shall be taken on the open merit. The best (normally 100-120) aspirants shall be posted.

(as easy as that...! :p
(Do post if you people have any other questions)