Criminology was relatively easy, given the broad nature of the questions asked. As always, I approached the paper from different angles while not drifting too far away from the core subject itself.
MCQs were really easy too compared to all other subjects; very straight forward and from the syllabus itself.

My education thus far has been fairly decent in my opinion (O/A levels and then BBA from the top institutes of the country). In the 28 years of my existence, I know when I should fail and when I shouldn't.

I can confidently say that i should NOT have failed in criminology. Maybe a fail in IR paper 2, sure - I'd accept that. Maybe even a close call in Gender Studies, but nah, aced it somehow.

From my point of view, knowing my caliber and mistakes, I know there is foul-play at work when it comes to failing people with 2-3 marks in only one subject.

Check out the criminology marks' thread. Everyone has scored over 55+ (usually 60+) marks. I'm the only one who failed in that optional. It seems like a scoring subject. So I'd go with it regardless.

Just know that it is very obvious (like an open secret of sorts) that FPSC filters the top 10%-ish by randomly eliminating the people who 'passed' the exam to make the process easy/cheaper/faster for themselves.
I stated the same in another thread. More people, with sources, have said the same in other threads, year after year. Not only those who failed, but even those who passed. Sadly, we have no proof.

No loss for FPSC though - they still get to interview the people who passed anyway, losing the chance to interview a 'few' others who may or may not be better than those who were randomly passed for the interview stage.

I am not bitter over my result. In fact, life is good MA. CSS is a process of elimination and I can live with their methods; I don't agree with them, but I can accept them on a personal level.

Most of us have 3 attempts anyway. Chances are, if you're good enough and really want to be a CSP, you should be able to clear the exam three times. And one of those times, your name would randomly be cleared to appear on the list.

How to make an appeal? Will you please share procedure in detail? Or share link please, where i can find information regarding appeal. Thanks.

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They upload dmc for how many days?

There is in the Rules of CSS

How was your paper of accounting and auditing?
many say it's high scoring subject

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First attempt. Preparation roughly 2 months.


ENGLISH ESSAY -------30
ENGLISH PRECIS -------55
GEN SCIENCE & ABILITY -------60
CURRENT AFFAIRS -------61
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS -------62
ISLAMIYAT -------54

ECONOMICS -------76 + 77 = 153
US HISTORY -------61
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -------53
PHILOSOPHY -------70
SOCIOLOGY -------49

TOTAL = 678 (708 INCLUDING ESSAY)

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i had not done the papers very well , nonetheless i was expecting at least 60 marks in each of these subjects.
I will advise you not to opt this subject if you are a new aspirant. Go for some other subjects that will help you in preparing compulsory subjects. For example ir, political science etc... But if you have already studied it and have your concepts cleared about accounting and auditing, then go for it.

best economics score i've seen so far. good job

how you prepared for economics dear

Plz chk email n rep bro