It is not necessarily the case that engineers hate formalities. Engineering is a mix of science and art, for we have to conceive and create. As a scientist we must abide by the rule and as an artist we must allow our mind to run free, free from all boundaries and limitations.
On a serious note, Engineers do not have much edge to CSS, even lesser than the candidates from other fields. This mean we have to worker harder than other candidates. On a brighter side, we are used to sleepless night and other calamities of life so the probability for us to emerge successful is greater.
Anyhow, All the best for CSS-2011.
Fi Aman Allah