CSS Exam - How to Select CSS Subjects
The CSS Exam consists of 1500 marks; the breakup of the written and (Psychological Assessment and Interview) viva voce is as under:
Written Part = 1200 Marks.
Viva Voce = 300 Marks.
Total = 1500 Marks.
Written Part 1200 Marks:
- 600 Marks - 6 Compulsory Subjects
- 600 Marks - 6 Optional Subjects
CSS Subjects Groups
Selection of subjects from seven groups prescribed by Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) for CSS Exam is the most important aspect of CSS attempt by a candidate. No doubt that a candidate holds one degree or two degrees in his educational career but he / she has to select 600 marks selective subjects from the following groups. Not more than 200 marks (2 subjects) may be selected from Group No.1&2 whereas 100 marks (1 subject) may be selected from Group No.3-7. Before reading next, view CSS Syllabus in detail to know about its syllabus-groups:
Group-I: Select one subject of 200 marks only
Group-II: Select one or two subjects of 200 marks only
Group-III: Select one subject of 100 marks only
Group-IV: Select one subject of 100 marks only
Group-V: Select one subject of 100 marks only
Group-VI: Select one subject of 100 marks only
Group-VII: Select one subject of 100 marks only
If we go through these groups, it may be seen that some subjects have 200 marks and other have 100 marks; meaning thereby that a candidate may select 200 marks subject and he has to take two papers in that subject one each of 100 marks otherwise he may select 100 marks each paper making it 200 marks per group and 600 marks selective papers overall.
Tip: No subject is low scoring or high scoring; it is the material which we present in the papers and the level of preparedness.
Syllabus Revision Impact
The revision of groups by FPSC in the recent years has made it little difficult for candidates having background in Arts & Humanities subjects as compared with Sciences but it does not make it impossible for the arts backgrounds student. The most important aspect is the interest and keenness to select a subject.
In the year 2016, FPSC revised the syllabus and groups for written papers. Some subjects previously having 200 marks (2 subjects) were reduced to 100 marks (1 subject) such as Geography, Punjabi and Indopak History etc. Previously, these subjects were the most selective by the candidates as they were considered high scoring subjects and material on them was/ is easily available. Every second candidate used to select IndoPak History or Punjabi or Geography. These subjects were more attractive for those who had Arts & Humanities background. Candidates with Science or Engineering background also selected them.
How to Select Optional Subjects in CSS Exam
Here we assume that different candidates with different degrees such as Sciences, Commerce and Arts & Humanities are trying to select CSS subjects for their Exam. Let us discuss one by one with different combinations.
♦ Candidate with Degrees in Science Subjects
A candidate with degree of sciences such as MSc Chemistry is intending to select 600 marks 06 papers so the different combinations which are workable may be as under:
- Political Science 200 (Group-I)
- Chemistry 200 (Group-II)
- Environmental Sciences 100 (Group-V)
- Geography India 100 (Group-VII)
Similarly, some different selection combination may be made.
♦ Candidate with Degrees in Arts Subjects
A candidate with degree of Arts such as MA Urdu is intending to select 600 marks 06 papers so the different combinations which are workable may be as under:
- International Relations 200 (Group-I)
- Urdu Literature 100 (Group-V)
- Public Administration 100 (Group-III)
- Punjabi 100 (Group-VII)
- Islamic History & Culture 100 (Group-IV)
Similarly, some different selection combination may be made.
♦ Candidate with Degrees in Commerce Subjects
A candidate with degree of Arts such as M.Com is intending to select 600 marks 06 papers so the different combinations which are workable may be as under:
- Accountancy & Auditing 200 (Group-I)
- Urdu Literature 100 (Group-V)
- Punjabi 100 (Group-VII)
- International Law 100 (Group-VI)
- Islamic History & Culture 100 (Group-IV)
Similarly, some different selection combination may be made.
♦ Candidate with Law Degrees
A candidate with degree of Arts such as LLB is intending to select 600 marks 06 papers so the different combinations which are workable may be as under:
- Political Science 200 (Group-I)
- Environmental Sciences 100 (Group-V)
- History of Pakistan & India 100 (Group-IV)
- Punjabi 100 (Group-VII)
- Public Administration 100 (Group-III)
- Muslim Law & Jurisprudence 100 (Group-VI)
Similarly, one candidate may opt/ select CSS subjects of his interest.
Comments
Sir if I did B's it then which subjects best for me for css exams
Dear Ali Asjad, Your degree mentioned as {B's} is unclear. Please write complete degree name that will enable to suggest you choose subjects for CSS Exam.
I did b.sc in zoology,botany and chemistry... But i find chemistry as a difficult subject... Suggest me for optional subject
There is seven groups for css. Is there necessary to select optional subjects in each group. If we select from each group it will be more than 600. Please tell me
sir i have done mba which subjects are suitable kindly guide
i have read sociology, psychology, business administration, accounts
Sir can i take CSS exam after B.S program. I had done B. S nutrition and dietics so can i come in administration fired. Please guide
Sir I do bsc(math-physics) which optional subjects which I chose plz send details
I have done bachelors with education and journalism! Which subjects should I chose?
Sir I have done my bs chemistry .so which subjects I choose as optional subjects.i do my preparation by myself and also do my jo
What is the best option for css preparation to select subject in bs classes.... Bs english or bs political science
Sir I have done my m.sc zoology .so which subjects I choose as optional subjects.i do my preparation by myself and also do my jo
sir i have done m.phil in education which subject should be best for me
I have done civil engineering what subjects are best for me please guide me.!
I have done m phill mathematics. What is subject best for me
I have done Mphil biotechnology.which subject is best for me to get high score?
I have done msc botany plz suggest me subjects.
Sir I have selected Chemistry, Islamic History and Culture, Criminology, Zoology and Sociology as I have done BSc in Botany, Zoology and Chemistry and doing Masters in Islamic Studies.
I am dentist so kindly suggest which subjects would be marks gaining for me
sir,
I have Master Degree in English & Pak Studies, kindly advise relative subjects for CSS exam as per my study.
i am masters in maths which subject would be helpful for me.
I have done bsc electrical engineering kindly tell me optional subject
I have done msc statistics plz kindly tell me optional subjects.
Sir,agr mene PAS deptt me jana ho...toh konse subjects choose krne pare gy?
I am a dentist by profession. Please suggest me the subjects I should opt for.
Sir i am student of BS Computer science .Which optional subjects i chose for exam? Please guide me. I am very confused when i seen the list of groups of optional subjects in which one subject of computer science of 100 marks and others subject is not related my field of computer science only math and physics which are included in group of computer science subject it both are in same group in which math is 200 marks and computer science is 100 marks i am not selected both of them.
Sir I am doing BS chemistry please tell me subjects for CSS which suits best for me .
Salam sir there is a list of posts that a person after doing css can be posted on .is it up to us which post to select or the authority decides it ??mean for instance if I want to go in pakistan administrative services .can I or the authority will decide
Respected Syeda Uzma It is decided by the authority.
Sir I have just cleared FSc and I plan to do a CSS later. But as for now I want some guidelines as for BSc in which subject would be more than suitable to go for CSS later ahead. My main focus is to go with Business Administration & Political Sciences, what would you recommend?
Sir my degree is BS Biochemistry. Which subjects should I choose for css?
Sir I have done MS- BA in HR which optional subject is better for me
Sir, i am doing bscs which subject should i choose for css?
I have done m phill mathematics. What is subject best for me plz
I am doing BA in political sciences and Islamic history.Please tell me how can I select my subjects in CSS
i have done mcs in computer science.plz suggest subjects for me.
What subject can I take if I am a medical student?
Aoa .. i have done my bsc in zoology, botany and chemistry .... can u plz help me to chose subjects for css... thnx
I am doing MS.c Criminology which optional subject are best for me
Assalam-o-Aliakum Sir. I have done BSc in zoology psychology and geography and MA history with western history and also done BSc honours in medical laboratory sciences. What would be my combination for CSS. Please help me in this regards. Thanks
Css exams kb start hotay hain?
AOA, I have done BS Software Engineering so which subjects should i go with.
Note i dont like maths.
sir i have done M.Sc environmental sciences . My first preference is to be a assistant commissioner. which subjects will be best for me can you please guide me,
Sir plz tell I want to do CSS in future with bs nutrition and dietiecs it is possible is there are subjects present in CSS exam plz reply me quickly
I want to have a degree in political science I wanted to know which group would be preferable. Thank you.
Dear Sir i did bsc double math with physics then what subjects should as an optional subjects for css
Sir I am resident in general Surgery. (MBBS degree). Kindly suggest me optional topics.
Regards
Sir I have done msc mathematics...which subject are suitable kindly guide me
I do bsc double math physics what subjects for me
if I choose 200 marks scoring subject from group 1 , then how many subjects would i choose from preceding groups?
Sir if I choose a subject of 200 marks then how many subjects would I choose from the preceding groups, 4 or 5.? Plz guide me about choosing optional subjects. I have done msc zoology
Sir I'm graduated civil engineer..which optional subjects are best for me
i am degree of bs sociology kindly guide me subjects
I have done BBA-Hons in Finance and my age is 30 so plz suggest me subject that ihave to take in CSS and also inform me that at 30 age am i eligible for css?
Sir I am a student of Bs botany can I appear in Css and which subjects can i select
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My qualification is Msc Mathematics. Which optional subjects are best for me.
I am doing BS English so kindly tell me that which subjects should I choose??
Sir i am the student of bs chemistry so kindly guide me which optional subject I should choose?
Sir I complete my bs Botany which optional subject best for me please guide si
Sir I currently studying in BS botany. Please guide me how to select optional subjects.
Can you tell me what subjects I can choose after Bs Mass communication. Please
SIR HAVED CLEARED MY BACHLOR DEGREE IN BSC (ENGINEERIND SUBJECT ) WHICT OPTIONAL SUBJECTS ARE BEST FOR MEN
Sir is this possible can I not choose mathematics....in css is mathematics optional........plz guide for us