ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has made a major change in the CSS 2026 exams (CSS 2026).
According to media reports, the major change for the CSS 2026 is that there will be only one paper of the compulsory subjects exam in a day, whereas previously 2 papers were taken in a day.
The decision will be effective from the CSS exam 2026 until further notice. The move is aimed at facilitating the candidates.
According to the announcement, the amendment in the examination procedure aims to make the conduct of the exams more organized and smooth. The detailed timetable of the CSS exam 2026 will be released soon.
It should be noted that candidates from all over the country participate in the CSS exams.
CSS qualification criteria
The written examination includes 600 marks for compulsory subjects, with a 40 percent qualifying threshold, and another 600 marks for optional subjects, with a 33 percent qualifying threshold.
This brings the total written examination to 1,200 marks, for which candidates must secure an aggregate of 50 per cent (600 out of 1,200) to qualify.
Those who clear the written stage proceed to psychological assessment, medical examination, and finally the viva voce, carrying 300 marks, of which 100 marks (33 percent) are required to pass. Overall merit allocation is based on a total of 1,500 marks, the committee was briefed.
