Most Frequent Questions
 

[B][U][SIZE="6"]Most Frequent Questions[/SIZE][/U][/B]




[B]Q1. How to choose optional subjects ?[/B]

There is no calculated trick has classified for choosing optional but our veteran members organized a trick to choose optional. Most of beginners look for high scoring subject but true aspirant never be trapped in the intricacy of high or low scories because it depends upon grip on subject. the way of attempting the questions of aspirants that make it a high scoring or low scoring subject


1. Choose the subjects according to your aptitude. Subjects which u have studied in your academic period. Subject which are more crediable to acquire flying colours. u have natural tendency for the subjects as when u study you do not feel exhausted.

2. Choose subjects which are homogeneous in structure of compulsory subject. For instance, Indo-pak history (part 2) covers through PA , IR covers through CA .

3. Choose subjects which are not too lengthy such as journalism. In the light of a CSP suggestion , He covers the syllabus of journalism with in 10 days.

Aspirants should check out syllabus & past papers ere selection of optional subjects.


for further assistance Click [URL="http://www.cssforum.com.pk/central-superior-services-examination/beginners-guide/11304-guide-subject-selection.html"]here[/URL].




[B]Q 2. How to prepare study plan schedule ?[/B]

Study plan is most important thing for CSS preparation . Aspirants should prepare study plan schedule at first . After preparing schedule, Aspirants should commence acting upon it. According to a veteran member study plan , Essay writing & precis writing must be applied as a daily routine. While Aspirant are prefered to start preparation with PA & EDS. CA will be covered through daily newspaper reading but aspirant must be updated through contemporary affairs . CA should be the last subject prepared .





[B]Q 3. How long an aspirant should study a day ?[/B]

Atleast 8 hours a day for 9 months (suggested by a CSP)



[B]Q 4. How many words should we write in essay paper ?[/B]

There is not any hard and fast rule to mention specific words in essay. Write appropriate words which reveal all aspects of topic. It is not must to write redundant-words . Around 2500 to 3000 words in essay is an ideal length for essay. A CSS candidate's essay is expected to depict more QUALITY than QUANTITY.



[B]Q 5 . How to read news paper.[/B]

1. Starts from 1st page only
2. Editorial page (very very important)
3. International page
4. Business page (only fact & imp news)
5. friday features of dawn

Originally counselled by veteran CSS candidate




[B]Q 6. Which books / material should we follow for compulsory subjects ?[/B]


Under guideline of CSP`s and Veteran members , following books are prefered for compulsory subjects.

[B][U]English :[/U][/B]

A practical english grammar by A.J Thomson Or Wren & Martinet
Exploring the world of english by syed sadat ali shah
Direct Indirect made easy
Active passive made easy.

[B][U]Pakistan Affairs :[/U][/B]

Pakistan Affairs by Imtiaz Shahid
Struggle for Pakistan by I H Qureshi



[B][U]Current Affairs :[/U][/B]

Read Dawn Extensively
Contemporary Affairs by Imtiaz Shahid (atleast 2 or 3 latest additions as it is series)
Keep updated with the economic survey of pakistan & annual budget include other business reports

[B][U]EDS :[/U][/B]

Everyday sciences by Prof. Dr Akram Kashmiri
Encyclopedia of EDS by Dr. Zafar Saeed Choudry

[B][U]Islamiat :[/U][/B]

Islami Nazria Hiyat by prof Khursheed ahmed
Islamic articles on friday in dawn
Islamiat for CSS by Zahid Hussain Anjum (Dogar Publishers)


Click [URL="http://www.cssforum.com.pk/central-superior-services-examination/beginners-guide/11723-books-optional-subjects.html"]here[/URL] for Books of Optional subjects.





[B]Q 7. Which notes should we follow ?[/B]


Always prepare own notes. It is extemely important that you make notes for all the subjects except Essay and English. It has two reasons , Firstly your material / notes will have discrimination beside other`s material. It will gain the interest of checker. Secondly all the syllabus will be well reflected because u ll have studied it before. It will make easier your reading. Always prepare concised notes, It has clear reason that u will have 3 hours to answer 10 questions. Moreover concise notes reveal all the aspects in few words . for example : if u write many paragraphs checker will sign single mark to a paragraph. Where as , if u describe point wise , checker will sign for each point separately.


[B]Q 8. How to accumulate material for notes ?[/B]

you will need to research your topic thoroughly to find information . Use each of these three methods.

1. Personal experience : use the knowledge u already have on the topic
2. Reading : use information found in books , magazines and pamphlets from the library and the internet
3. Interview & inquiry : ask question of people who know about the topic.


[B][COLOR="maroon"]Note : I compose this thread in order to save time of posting same answer again and again. Beginners are requested to find their queries in this section. Other question will be answered under this thread as soon as possible.

Thank you very much
Regards
Suresh lasi[/COLOR][/B]

couple of questions
 

1. how improtant is writing? it should clear and understandable or good?
2. what is the max age limit?

[QUOTE=/-\vEnGEr]1. how improtant is writing? it should clear and understandable or good?
2. what is the max age limit?[/QUOTE]

Astonishing writing skills play very crucial role in the race of CSS. Equivocal writing will not only marred your throughts but also arise doubts of your imperfectness. Consequently aspirants are suggested to write simple and through language devoid of attempting like a foolhardy.

The maximum age limit of attempting CSS is 28 years. Whereas it is calculated by the month of janruary.

Take care,

Allah Nagheban,

salam
 

sir i have started studding but i dont know whaer to start means i read 2 or 3 subjects collectively or study 1 by 1.and if 1 by 1 or collectively then from which sub i should start wid ?

[QUOTE=xaveer shaikh]sir i have started studding but i dont know whaer to start means i read 2 or 3 subjects collectively or study 1 by 1.and if 1 by 1 or collectively then from which sub i should start wid ?[/QUOTE]


AoA

welcome to the forum. The ideal situation would be that start a subject finish it and then move on to the next one. Studying 2-3 subjects at a time only confuses a candidates.If you want to study more than one subject at a time then perhaps you should start preparing English along with your selected subjects.

As you have a lot of time before Css 2010, i would suggest that you start with Compulsory subjects.After completing them you can move on to your optional subjects. But remember to revise your compulsory subjects along with your optional subjects.

guide me
 

Asalam o Alaikum

I new to ths forum.

I m doing my Bachelor's and its my last semester.

I have confusion, in rules and regulations it is mentioned that canditate should not have D grade in semester system study.

I want to ask is it for cumulative GPA or individual subjects?
i.e candidate should not have D in any of studied subjects.

@dasht...


my CGPA is 2.5 and i had plenty of D's in my bachelors mashallah :sad ....the D mentioned here is an overall D...not a D in any individual subject....and D normally stands for 3rd division....so if you have your bachelors in 3rd Division you are not eligible then....i have done bachelors in engineering and you don't get a 3rd Division Engineering Degree at all..!!

urgent help regarding css
 

salam
i have certain questions plz giv me quiker replies
1.totle number of seats for karachi candidate?
2.i have heard that all the seats dont get filled every year?
3.can i opt a subject for optional that i have no previous knoledge?e.g m.sc in biology opted maths?
4.do your selected subjects have influence on group to be allotted?
5.what subjects should i opt for foreign office?

[QUOTE=hidden genious;202926]salam
i have certain questions plz giv me quiker replies
1.totle number of seats for karachi candidate?[/QUOTE]

W-Salam,

It is not exact, changes from year to year according to the demand and requirement of government.

[QUOTE]2.i have heard that all the seats dont get filled every year?
[/QUOTE]

Yes, sometimes seats remain vacant due to the non availability of candidates. Usually all the candidates from Sindh rural and urban who pass written exam are allocated.

[QUOTE]3.can i opt a subject for optional that i have no previous knoledge?e.g m.sc in biology opted maths?[/QUOTE]

It depends on one's aptitude, if you cover that subject then you can opt. Rules don't forbade you to opt subject of your choice.

[QUOTE]4.do your selected subjects have influence on group to be allotted?[/QUOTE]

No.

[QUOTE]5.what subjects should i opt for foreign office?[/QUOTE]

You should opt subject of your own choice and you have to score well in the exam to be allocated in desired group. Subjects have no affect on allocation rather it is score which can guarantee allocation in good group.

one question i want to ask is what are the passing marks in css ? what is the least overall percentage one has to achieve to get the job done ? Does it vary from district to district ? i am from hyderabad distrct .