The National Assembly on Friday passed a resolution with a majority vote calling for an increase in the age limit and number of attempts for the Central Superior Services (CSS) exam in the country.
As per details, the resolution was moved by MNA Syada Nosheen Iftikhar and proposed that the age limit for eligible CSS candidates be extended to 35 years and the number of allowed attempts be raised from three to five.
The CSS exam, conducted annually by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), is a highly competitive and prestigious exam that serves as a gateway to Pakistan’s elite civil services, including the Pakistan Administrative Service, Foreign Service, and Police Service.
As per current FPSC rules, candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of the official cut-off date. Additionally, individuals are permitted to appear in the exam a maximum of three times, provided they fall within the specified age limits.
Currently, the CSS exam requires candidates to possess at least a bachelor’s degree and mandates rigorous preparation in both compulsory and optional subjects.
It includes papers in essay writing, English, general science, current affairs, Pakistan affairs, Islamic studies, or comparative religion, along with various optional subjects based on the candidate’s preference.
Applications for the exam are submitted online through the official FPSC website (www.fpsc.gov.pk), which also provides essential information and updates.
Due to its low pass rate and extensive evaluation process, the CSS exam demands strategic planning and high-level academic proficiency.
