so 2013 would be you first attempt, i think a person should stat his prepartion with complasary subjects is easy task, till there completion you would definatly find out the specification of optionals too. well i had mentioned links below follow them, much of your questions/ quries will be clear out.


Beginners Guide to CSS Competitive Examination : CSS Forums - Pakistan Civil Service

Syllabus for CSS Competitive Examination - CSS Forums

CSS Forum - CSS Examination Preparation & Civil Service of Pakistan

read them and if anything remains then back to this thread again

best of luck.

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