Beginner's Woes
 

Respected Members,

As for preparing for CSS-2017, I am completely at a loss. Since I am attempting for the first and last time. I am confused how should I begin. As for English proficiency, I am relaxed as I have already worked on it.

But I am beginner in terms of attempting. Please advise me from where should I start keeping in view the 5 months I have.

Should I start from past papers?

The basic tips to crack the exam and your strategy/Plan will be lifeline for me.

Thanking you in anticipation!

Regards,

confusion about admission in m phill
 

i have done master in socialogy.i am no longer interested in that subject.i want to know whether i should continue my education in that discipline or change my discipline, furthermore,which subject will suit me best according to my degree,

It will be more feasible to answer you in a right way if you mention your questions :)

Give English some time almost every day. Hopefully, you have finalized your subjects. The next step is selecting quality books. Read the syllabus given by FPSC. First give a general read to a subject and then make your own notes during revision. In my opinion every subject does not need notes. It will help you in revising during exams.
Past papers should preferably be consulted during revision.

Set yourself targets and prepare a time table till December.

I feel a subject of 200 marks takes around 45-50 days for a good grasp. Preferably, don't cover too many subjects at the same time.

There might be periods of despair and distress when you doubt yourself and your preparation. The key is to keep going.

I am no expert but these are my little observations and experience.

subects
 

A.O.A
i want to know dat v can opt IR in comparison to INternational law....

Give ur opinion seniors.....
i have selected following subjects:
IR
Internationa law
journalism (as i have studied be4)
gender studies or statistics (as i have studied these subjects too)

Subjects
 

Aoa respected members,
I'm really very confused in selecting the optional subjects
I've a science background & also am going to finalize my
masters in sociology, i was thinking to pick some science
subjects but some of my colleagues told me they are not
high scoring subjects and also having problems in selecting
subjects in this group system, can anyone guide me regarding
to this confusion of mine, according to group system? Your
guidance will be highly appreciated.

[QUOTE=Nattashah;953871]Respected Members,

As for preparing for CSS-2017, I am completely at a loss. Since I am attempting for the first and last time. I am confused how should I begin. As for English proficiency, I am relaxed as I have already worked on it.

But I am beginner in terms of attempting. Please advise me from where should I start keeping in view the 5 months I have.

Should I start from past papers?

The basic tips to crack the exam and your strategy/Plan will be lifeline for me.

Thanking you in anticipation!

Regards,[/QUOTE]

Please visit the "Tips and Experience Sharing" section and its subsection "Arena of Golden Tips" to know about the strategies and study plans of successful candidates who are serving as CSPs today. I hope this will clear most of your confusions.

You have not mentioned if you have already selected your optional subjects and if you possess the relevant study material (books, notes etc.) or not. If you have done these things, there is nothing to wait for. Download the syllabus from FPSC website. Pick a subject to start with, say Pakistan Affairs. Get yourself familiar with the topics included in syllabus. Go through at least ten past papers. Open the book and start reading.