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I am also interested to start preparation for CSS ,but don't know nothing.my age is 16-09-1990 how many chance I have left and which subject should I choose for optional ?
Please visit the beginer guide section of the forum for basic guideline. It will help you alot.
Age limit for css is 30 years. I hope you can calculate your status now.
For subject selection, shorlist the subject you have studied in past from the subject list issued by FPSC. Go through their syllabus and past papers and finalise them on the basis of your aptitude and ease.
If you still find any ambiguity, please ask specifically to get an appropriate answer.

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Thank You for your efforts. These tips are helping others as well. Have success with your preparation
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I am also interested to start preparation for CSS ,but don't know nothing.my age is 16-09-1990 how many chance I have left and which subject should I choose for optional ?
You can avail all 3 chances CE-18,19,20. Rest you can follow the same advises I have given above. For optional subject guidance I will like to know about your educational background.
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SO THANKFUL TO YOU !!

Anum, One more question. Please guide me alittle about writing practice. All csps/seniors suggest to practice writing alot. I am apparently known to have satisfactory writing skills (at job) and honestly not that kind of a student who learns by writing as mostly i've have seen students doing that. I cannot learn by writing stuff and extensive writing during preparation is definitely not my kind of thing as I know my aptitude level. I know when I learn/memorize, I write well too. So can you elaborate alittle on this as well?

What is writing required for, in CSS Preparation?

What does most of these CSPs/Seniors refer to when they talk about 'write and write'?

Essay, I understand, its required. What about the rest of the subjects ?


Notes making, from your views I'm clear now but that's not really writing if you know what I mean.


Other than this, is there anything you would like to suggest/recommend regarding the mistakes in preparation which students often commit. Anything recommendation/suggestion will be acknowledged.

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1- This query is replied in another thread.

2- Yes Govt. jobs are better. I think you have made up your mind about CSS. So, only focus on that now. Forget about anything else at the moment.

3- I think academy can help you better for C.A, P.A, IL, IR and US. history. You should join academy then and take help. For English private coaching is better if you can get otherwise academy can help you. Focus on learning essay, precis etc. Yes I think academy can speed up process for you. Only take classes which are beneficial and quit rest of them. For attempting papers I can guide you but first get help from academy as they are professional.

4-That means that you do not have to write a complete question by gathering material from all the sources. While preparing a question just note down its outlines like usually in questions we have intro, definition, headings, conclusion etc. So, only write titles as in exams it is impossible to read entire question and one can only revise headings.

a) No need of cramming you can totally reproduce after making concepts and gathering facts and figures. Only certain things are needed to be memorized like definitions and their references, facts, figures, maps etc. Rest in general subjects one can totally reproduce material in exam in her own words. It is even more credible.

b) Yes outline means all the headings. You can write definition or 2,3 points under introduction heading in these notes. Then write all headings you have prepared. At the end conclusion. You can add 2,3 main summarized bullet points under that too. Mostly in outlines you write headings in a way which can give you a hint about material which you are suppose to write under it. In exams just revise these outlines. I do not think there is time to write full questions. Give comprehensive reading in months and prepare outlines in this duration. Consult past papers. After that 1,2 revisions. Outlines are for exams and may help you in revision.
c) Time is short so a big no for comprehensive notes

5- 1 essay, precis, comprehension and translation paragraph per week not on daily basis. Yes lists are needed to be memorized. First get grip on grammar so that you can move forward but start lists right now.

6- Yes books suggested by me are more than enough. Only consult them and do not waste your time and money on other books. Also if you buy too many you will get confused.

7- No doubt forum is very helpful and have tons of knowledge. You can go through daily threads and it hardly takes 5-10 minutes. Only pay attention to ones which are useful for exams for example articles etc I am also going to quit using the forum actively in 1 week. I will remain a silent observer for some stuff. You should also quit reading it all day. Just view the posts once a daily. Read only relevant ones. Do not go searching for more and more posts. I have already told you about all the books except Pushto. Consult someone for that. Focus on self study as you do not have much time left. Try to make best out of it. I have provided you with enough information which was gathered by forum and also my experience. Rest you can get guidance from me on email. Academy will also help you. So, start studying. Otherwise distractions are too many.
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Please do let me know if you intend to take private tution for Essay and Precis & Composition. I also intends to do the same. I live 15-20 minutes away from NOA, NOVA & KIPS in Islamabad but not inclined to join academy.

My case a bit resemble you. I was appointed Teaching Assistant (This designation is new but in fact I was Lecturer) by govt. Of Kpk but I resigned after 3 months. After a month I was appointed Junior Lecturer in a Semi-govt. College in Islamabad. I again resigned after 3 months. Few months later I joined a college few steps ahead of NOVA where I earned hefty salary (80,000 Plus, by teaching in morning in evening both). But I quit job there after a year. I don't know why I left all my jobs but I know I was not satisfied there. Everywhere I just talk about CSS ( I often think I know nothing apart from CSS). Logic behind sharing my story is to encourage or discourage you for quitting your job. They say everyone is architect of his/her future. I am left with 03 chances for appearing in exam. Moreover I belong to hard area so I am eligible til my 32 birthday.

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Dear Concerned,

I firstly wish you best of luck and let me break it to you, you are extremely lucky to have developed this idea of opting CSS at an age where you still have 03 attempts at your disposal. Trust me I personally feel its late for me (07 months only towards only attempt) when I realized what I want to do. Im trying anything and everything to make this work, while look out for gov job so I can extend my age bracket, rest Allah is there, may he help me ameen.

For the tution, Yes why not but just that Im a permanent resident of Peshawar and I'm still trying to figure out my accommodation in ISL for attending the academy or take tutions. As soon as I have some surety, i will would like to inform you. Thanks alot.

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Please do let me know if you intend to take private tution for Essay and Precis & Composition. I also intends to do the same. I live 15-20 minutes away from NOA, NOVA & KIPS in Islamabad but not inclined to join academy.

My case a bit resemble you. I was appointed Teaching Assistant (This designation is new but in fact I was Lecturer) by govt. Of Kpk but I resigned after 3 months. After a month I was appointed Junior Lecturer in a Semi-govt. College in Islamabad. I again resigned after 3 months. Few months later I joined a college few steps ahead of NOVA where I earned hefty salary (80,000 Plus, by teaching in morning in evening both). But I quit job there after a year. I don't know why I left all my jobs but I know I was not satisfied there. Everywhere I just talk about CSS ( I often think I know nothing apart from CSS). Logic behind sharing my story is to encourage or discourage you for quitting your job. They say everyone is architect of his/her future. I am left with 03 chances for appearing in exam. Moreover I belong to hard area so I am eligible til my 32 birthday.

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I firstly wish you best of luck and let me break it to you, you are extremely lucky to have developed this idea of opting CSS at an age where you still have 03 attempts at your disposal. Trust me I personally feel its late for me (07 months only towards only attempt) when I realized what I want to do. Im trying anything and everything to make this work, while look out for gov job so I can extend my age bracket, rest Allah is there, may he help me ameen.

For the tution, Yes why not but just that Im a permanent resident of Peshawar and I'm still trying to figure out my accommodation in ISL for attending the academy or take tutions. As soon as I have some surety, i will would like to inform you. Thanks alot.
Aimi if you are going to leave your home town for tuition then you can join academies in Lahore too specially KIPS. It is best academy in Lahore in my opinion. They also provide accommodation. Their other campuses are not good at all. NOA in Islamabad is also a good academy. Well I am going to join KIPS Lahore and if required I have attention to get private coaching for English in Lahore. There are 2,3 highly recommended and qualified teachers for English in Lahore. I am also leaving my home town for preparation. You can join me if you want. I am going to join session after 15th July. You can join any session according to your ease. They start sessions every month.

As far as your question regarding practice is concerned, I have given you best advice by keeping in mind the time constraint you are facing. You roughly have 15 days for each 100 marks subjects. Forget about 1.5 months and consider you have exam on 1st January. Leave them for revision it is very important. Everyone has her own way of preparing. As you have mentioned some people have habit of writing stuff to memorize it and mostly crammers do it and since you do not follow that practice so absolutely no need to do that now. Just make outlines. You do not have time to write everything and make notes. I could have recommended making notes to a person who has more than a year to prepare. Also you have told me that your writing speed is fine so there is no need to write everything to improve speed.
By writing practice as referred by many seniors means to practice writing questions of each subject. You can not write full syllabus and you need to practice answering kind of questions being asked in the exams. So, you can practice answering past papers of last two years at least. Also academies take test and your work will get evaluated in the academies as well. For scoring well, one should develop answering techniques. Almost everyone has same crammed or understood knowledge but as a CSS aspirant you must practice few questions and get them evaluated as it is important to learn answering techniques. Academies and any senior CSP can help with that. Remember I have asked you to spare 1.5 months. 1 month for 2 revisions and 15 days as shock cushion. Actually that 15 days are for things you were unable to complete in 6 months. Try to solve past papers in given time otherwise that 15 days are enough for practicing past papers of 10 subjects as English subjects are not required to prepare this way. If you do not practice writing them then I am afraid you might not be able to answer well despite of tons of knowledge you will be having at that moment. You cannot possibly practice writing everything and practicing past papers and practice in academies should be enough in given circumstances. Also I want to mention about C.A. You are going to buy a book for that but recent topics are not covered in any book. For that purpose daily dawn and JWT magazine are recommended. From that you can add new information on previous topics on book. For new issues which are not in books, you can have two approaches. You can prepare notes as bullet points or you can highlight important points on news papers and journals. then you can cut them and assemble in folder for revision. For essay and precis and composition paper I have already suggested you to practice on weekly basis at least. If you can do it twice a week it is even better. If you are going to attempt US history practice maps in it at least the most important ones. That is all you need to know.
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Anum,

Thanks again. You really helpful, may Allah Reward you.

As for the academy, can you please tell me where do you live? I actually am based in Peshawar and Isl is an easier option considering mobility restrictions from parents. My plan is NOA & a well known-recommended tutor for english. Can't you join me on that? I have been looking for a buddy and since your already so helpful, im sure you'll be an asset to anyone

Practice. Urgghh ! I know Im too late Anyways, Im clear. What I understand is that preparing outlines is my only option. Other than this practice write-re-write essay/english precise. Rest If i get time I must practice writing answers to past papers. If no, I'd be taking tests my academies anyways so that shall be supplementing preparation. Right?

Thanks a ton. Do write to me regarding academy plan.
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Thanks again. You really helpful, may Allah Reward you.

As for the academy, can you please tell me where do you live? I actually am based in Peshawar and Isl is an easier option considering mobility restrictions from parents. My plan is NOA & a well known-recommended tutor for english. Can't you join me on that? I have been looking for a buddy and since your already so helpful, im sure you'll be an asset to anyone

Practice. Urgghh ! I know Im too late Anyways, Im clear. What I understand is that preparing outlines is my only option. Other than this practice write-re-write essay/english precise. Rest If i get time I must practice writing answers to past papers. If no, I'd be taking tests my academies anyways so that shall be supplementing preparation. Right?

Thanks a ton. Do write to me regarding academy plan.
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I am resident of Gujrat City. Distance of Islamabad and Lahore will be equal for me. My friends who are senior than me and have experience of academies of Lahore as well as Islamabad have recommended me to join KIPS Lahore Campus. That is why it is my first option. Moreover, There are many recommended teachers for English in Lahore. I can contact any of them easily if I find that academy is not enough for English. I have extensive writing experience and I have already gone through the whole process of exams once so, I can learn English on my own. I just need a person who can pin point my mistakes, can give me suggestion by checking my practice. I do not cram. I do not even gather much data. I try to attempt essay etc with knowledge I have from other subjects Like IR, CA etc and then write my essay so I am not really looking for classes or material due to time constraint. I will only consult other teacher if needed.

As you are resident of Peshawar, so Islamabad is convenient for you. In Islamabad NOA is best academy. I have no information about its hostels but I am sure there will be some in immediate vicinity if there are other institutes in the surrounding area. About mobility issue. As you are going to completely focus on CSS so, my suggestion is to shift to hostel for entire academy duration no matter in which city you are going. Take all necessary things with you. I can help you with that too but on email only. So, really it does not matter if you move to any of the cities as you are really not going back at least for 4 months. The only difference will be that your parents can visit you in Islamabad anytime they want and Lahore is far for them. It does not make any difference as you will have to adjust in hostel and you cannot really ask them to visit every weekend and bring you home luxuries. I know about 1 good hostel in Islamabad. My sister's friend is living there. I do not know about its location or if it will be suitable for you or not. I already have experience of KIPS hostel so, I think I can manage that easily.

I do not do group studies but I can help others living with me by lending them my books or by teaching them specific topics. I can give suggestions via email as well. Book/notes sharing and teaching is not possible for me online since I am not going to use internet much. You can join me if it is convenient for you otherwise I will try to help as much as I can through email.

About notes yes, outlines of all topics, practice of past papers (specially last 2) and practice of English, Map and flow chart practice should be enough and it is best option in given time period.

Do contact me on email after 3 days of this message. I want to share something with you there. It will be helpful for you.

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I really need prayers and wishes

I am resident of Gujrat City. Distance of Islamabad and Lahore will be equal for me. My friends who are senior than me and have experience of academies of Lahore as well as Islamabad have recommended me to join KIPS Lahore Campus. That is why it is my first option. Moreover, There are many recommended teachers for English in Lahore. I can contact any of them easily if I find that academy is not enough for English. I have extensive writing experience and I have already gone through the whole process of exams once so, I can learn English on my own. I just need a person who can pin point my mistakes, can give me suggestion by checking my practice. I do not cram. I do not even gather much data. I try to attempt essay etc with knowledge I have from other subjects Like IR, CA etc and then write my essay so I am not really looking for classes or material due to time constraint. I will only consult other teacher if needed.

As you are resident of Peshawar, so Islamabad is convenient for you. In Islamabad NOA is best academy. I have no information about its hostels but I am sure there will be some in immediate vicinity if there are other institutes in the surrounding area. About mobility issue. As you are going to completely focus on CSS so, my suggestion is to shift to hostel for entire academy duration no matter in which city you are going. Take all necessary things with you. I can help you with that too but on email only. So, really it does not matter if you move to any of the cities as you are really not going back at least for 4 months. The only difference will be that your parents can visit you in Islamabad anytime they want and Lahore is far for them. It does not make any difference as you will have to adjust in hostel and you cannot really ask them to visit every weekend and bring you home luxuries. I know about 1 good hostel in Islamabad. My sister's friend is living there. I do not know about its location or if it will be suitable for you or not. I already have experience of KIPS hostel so, I think I can manage that easily.

I do not do group studies but I can help others living with me by lending them my books or by teaching them specific topics. I can give suggestions via email as well. Book/notes sharing and teaching is not possible for me online since I am not going to use internet much. You can join me if it is convenient for you otherwise I will try to help as much as I can through email.

About notes yes, outlines of all topics, practice of past papers (specially last 2) and practice of English, Map and flow chart practice should be enough and it is best option in given time period.

Do contact me on email after 3 days of this message. I want to share something with you there. It will be helpful for you.

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