Originally Posted by Faisal86

I would differ here with the opinion of many of my fellows here who suggested to go for Masters first rather than focusing on competitive examination so far. The reason being that there is a great deal of difference between the pattern of any test conducted by any University and the exams held under any Competitive Examination Board. The former, if reputed it be, just demands required attendance and the memorization of 10 to 15 topics, no matter how randomly one puts in most cases, to reach the level of obtaining of any degree. The latter, whereas, looks for full devotion and hardwork on the part of candidate to be able to go through their process of selection.

Therefore, it's a misperception, I feel, if one thinks that having Masters degree at his/her disposal would be fruitful to take oneself to the calibre of talented students. Moreover, your Masters degree would help you not in more than a single subject out of 12 as is the case with CSS. This mean to say that you shall have to work for the remaining 11 subjects after your two years of Masters program, if you desire to be a CSS aspirant. And the record of qualified candidates of CSS suggest that most of the time the students appear with wholly new subjects. The recent topper in Balochistan is the prominent example varifying this fact. He was a gold medalist in Physics from QAU but he abstained from appearing with Physics in 2009.

Brother this does not mean to say that you should give up the idea of doing Masters. What I am trying to convey is that do earn a Masters degree for yourself but appear as a private candidate. However, your main objective, if CSS it is, than you should take a smart decision.

Devote yourself whole heartedly for the preparation of CSS without wasting the time to get a Masters degree. And do it right now. Take 2 years or 3 years to achieve the aptitude for CSS but don't travel on two boats simultaneously.

Nevertheless, the final decision rests with you. Concentrate on all the parameters. Do evaluate the time and strength before plunging into the ultimate decision. Best of Luck.