Previously, SPSC could not arrange examination process of more than 24000 candidates, so it wanted to bring down the figure. It set out such a ruthless test that it sorted out 23000 candidates(24500-1500. I guess 1500 might have passed in screening test) in first step. FPSC applies this formula in written part but SPSC has applied it in the screening test. In 2012, almost 12000 appeared in written part of CSS and only 800 cleared written part(6.67% passing ratio). And in the screening test 1500 out of 24500(6.12). Written part is the main source to judge qualities of a candidate but SPSC selected MCQs part to bring out crammers and lucky candidates. It is essay, precis writing and other written techniques which ensure right candidates are selected. Selection on basis of screening test will only do injustice.

If 1500 have passed at standard of 50%, it should be brought down to such a percentage so as to raise number of candidates to at least 5000/6000