The CSS exam process is managed by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) and involves two main stages:
- MPT (MCQs-Based Preliminary Test)
- CSS Written Examination
✅ CSS MPT Registration Process (Screening Test)
1. FPSC Advertisement
- FPSC announces the MPT schedule in newspapers and on its official website: www.fpsc.gov.pk
- Advertisement usually appears between August–October each year.
2. Online Registration
- Visit the FPSC portal and click “Apply Online” for CSS MPT.
- Create an account/profile (used for all FPSC communication).
- Fill in:
- Personal details (Name, CNIC, DOB, Address)
- Academic details
- Domicile & Test Center
- Contact info (Email & Phone)
3. Deposit Application Fee
- Pay Rs. 250/- at any National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) branch.
- Download the Challan Form from FPSC website.
- Fee Head of Account: C02101 – Organs of State Exam Fee (FPSC Receipt)
4. Submit Application
- Submit the form online after completing it.
- No hard copy is required for MPT.
5. Download Admission Certificate
- FPSC uploads the Admission Certificate (Roll No. Slip) 1–2 weeks before the test.
- Download and print it.
6. Appear in MPT
Bring on test day:
- Printed Admission Certificate
- Original CNIC
- Original Paid Challan (Fee Receipt)
7. Result Declaration
- FPSC announces MPT results online.
- Only successful candidates can apply for the CSS Written Examination.
✅ CSS Written Exams Registration Process
1. Advertisement
- Published by FPSC in September–October (Newspapers + FPSC website).
2. Online Registration
- Apply online via www.fpsc.gov.pk.
- Fill the CSS Competitive Exam application form carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of:
- CNIC
- Passport-size Photograph
- Academic Documents
3. Deposit Written Exam Fee
- Pay Rs. 2,200/- at any NBP branch.
- Use FPSC Challan under Head of Account C02101 – Organs of State Exam Fee (FPSC Receipt).
- Keep the original treasury receipt (challan).
4. Submission of Documents (By Post)
Send to FPSC Headquarters, Islamabad:
- Signed hard copy of Online Application Form
- Original Treasury Receipt (Challan)
- Attested copies of CNIC, Domicile, Academic Certificates, Photographs
(Deadline is usually in December)
5. Issuance of Admission Certificates
- FPSC issues Admission Certificates online before exams.
- Download & print from the FPSC portal.
6. Written Examination
- Conducted in February across major cities in Pakistan.
✅ Sample Filled CSS Application Form (For Guidance)
| Field | Sample Entry |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ayesha Tariq |
| Father’s Name | Tariq Mehmood |
| CNIC | 61101-4589321-6 |
| Date of Birth | 12-Feb-1998 |
| Gender | Female |
| Religion | Islam |
| Domicile | Sindh |
| District | Karachi |
| Address | House #45, Block D, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi |
| Phone | 0334-7654321 |
| [email protected] | |
| Qualification | B.Sc. (Hons) – 2021, 1st Division |
| University | University of Karachi |
| Optional Subjects | 1. Political Science 2. International Law 3. Public Administration 4. Environmental Science 5. History of Pakistan & India |
| Exam Centre | Karachi |
| Challan No. | 0078452 |
| Bank Branch | NBP Saddar Branch, Karachi |
| Fee | Rs. 2200 |
| Challan Date | 15-Oct-2024 |
📌 Important Tips
- Ensure all details match your official documents.
- Use a valid email address (check regularly).
- Do not leave mandatory fields blank.
- Attach clear scanned copies of all documents.
- Keep multiple copies of challan & application for record.
👉 This step-by-step guide ensures you don’t miss any crucial requirement for CSS Registration.