Aspiring to join Pakistan’s civil services through CSS 2025 or PMS 2025? Ilm Roshan provides a complete roadmap covering eligibility criteria, exam schedules, preparation strategies, and result updates for these prestigious competitive exams.
CSS Exam Study Resources
PMS Exam Study Resources
What Are CSS & PMS?
CSS (Central Superior Services)
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) conducts CSS exams annually to select officers for:
Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS)
Police Service of Pakistan (PSP)
Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP)
12 other federal civil service groups
PMS (Provincial Management Services)
Provincial Public Service Commissions conduct PMS exams to recruit officers for:
Provincial civil services
District management
Provincial police services
Other provincial departments
CSS & PMS 2025 Key Information
| Category | CSS 2025 | PMS 2025 (Punjab Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Body | FPSC | PPSC/SPSC/KPSC etc. |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree (min 2nd division) | Bachelor’s (50% marks) |
| Age Limit | 21-30 years (varies by category) | 21-33 years |
| Attempt Limit | 3 attempts | Varies by province |
| Exam Stages | Written (1200 marks), Medical, Interview (300 marks) | Written, Interview |
| Exam Language | English (compulsory) | English/Urdu (varies) |
CSS & PMS Exam Components
1. Written Examination
CSS: 12 papers (6 compulsory + 6 optional)
PMS: 8-10 papers (varies by province)
2. Compulsory Subjects
Essay
English
General Knowledge
Pakistan Affairs
Islamic Studies
3. Optional Subjects
40+ choices including:
International Relations
Political Science
Journalism
Computer Science
CSS & PMS 2025 Schedule
CSS 2025 Important Dates
Registration: Expected Feb-Mar 2025
Written Exams: Usually Oct-Nov 2025
Results: March-April 2026
PMS 2025 (Punjab Example)
Advertisement: May-June 2025
Exams: August-September 2025
Interviews: December 2025
How to Apply?
Create account on FPSC/PPSC portal
Fill application form
Upload documents
Submit fee (CSS: ~Rs. 2200, PMS: ~Rs. 1500)
Download roll number slip
CSS & PMS Preparation Guide
Recommended Strategy
Start Early (6-12 months preparation)
Focus on Compulsory Subjects (50% of marks)
Practice Essay Writing Daily
Solve Past Papers (Last 5 years)
Read Newspapers Daily (Dawn, The News)
Preparation Resources
CSS/PMS books by Dogar Publishers
FPSC’s recommended reading list
Online preparation portals
CSS & PMS Results
CSS: Published on FPSC website
PMS: Provincial commission websites
Final Merit Lists: Include written + interview marks
FAQs
1. Can I attempt both CSS and PMS?
Yes, but they have different schedules and requirements.
2. Which optional subjects have highest success rate?
International Relations, Political Science, and Gender Studies.
3. How many candidates qualify CSS annually?
About 2-3% of total applicants.
4. Is there negative marking?
No, but unanswered questions get zero.
5. What’s the salary after selection?
Starting salary approx. Rs. 80,000-100,000 (BPS-17).
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