CSS Exam 2020 __ Apply process and Complete Guide

 What is CSS?

How to apply for CSS Exam

1. Deposit the exam fee in the nearest Govt. ...
2. Fill in the 'Online Application Form' on the official website of FPSC. ...
3. Dispatch the hard-copy of the online form along with copies of your documents and bank-receipt to the FPSC headquarter, Islamabad.

What is CSS?

CSS stands for Central Superior Service (CSS). CSS is a permanent bureaucratic elite authority and a civil service which is responsible for the administration of civil bureaucratic operations and government secretaries and cabinet offices in Pakistan. The Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan is the ultimate authority on all matters relating to the civil service. This exam is conducted by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) for the posts of BS-17.

When the CSS test is conducted?

Usually, this test is conducted in February every year. The announcement of the date of the test is done through advertisements.

Services for which the CSS test is conducted:

The following are the departments or services for which the exam is taken to fill the vacancies.

• Railways (Commercial and Transportation) Group
• Police Service of Pakistan
• Office Management Group
• Information Group
• District Management Group
• Commerce and Trade Services
• Postal Services Group
• Pakistan Audit and Accounts Service
• Military Lands and Cantonment Group 
• Income Tax Group
• Foreign Services of Pakistan
• Customer and Excise Services

Eligibility Criteria:

The eligibility criteria for this test is briefly described below:

Nationality:

The candidate must be a citizen of Pakistan or a permanent resident of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Qualification:

• The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 2nddivision from a university that is recognized by HEC.
• A candidate with 3rd division in the Bachelor’s degree can apply for the exam if he/she has secured a higher division in the Master’s degree.

 Age:

• The age of the candidate should be 21 to 30 years.
• For the government employees or the candidate belonging to the recognized tribes are relaxed for 2 years more that means such candidates can be of 32 years of age.