ISLAMABAD, November 9, 2026: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has invited online applications for the CSS 2027 written examination, setting November 25, 2026, as the deadline for candidates seeking to appear in Pakistan’s competitive civil services examination.
According to the FPSC, only candidates who have successfully passed the CSS 2027 Mandatory Preliminary Test (MPT) will be eligible to apply for the written examination.
The CSS 2027 written examination is scheduled to begin on January 27, 2027, at examination centres across 19 cities in Pakistan.
Applicants must complete the online registration process before the November 25 deadline and submit signed hard copies of their applications, along with all required supporting documents, by December 4, 2026.
The commission has also outlined the educational qualifications and age requirements for candidates intending to participate in the examination.
Under the eligibility criteria, applicants must possess at least a second-division bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
The minimum age for candidates is 21 years, while the upper age limit is 30 years. The FPSC will determine applicants’ ages as of December 31, 2026.
However, eligible candidates falling under specified categories may receive an age relaxation of up to two years in accordance with applicable rules.
The commission has emphasized that passing the preliminary MPT examination is a mandatory requirement for admission to the written stage of CSS 2027.
Candidates who did not qualify for the MPT will not be eligible to submit applications for the written examination.
The Central Superior Services (CSS) examination is conducted annually by the FPSC to recruit officers for various occupational groups and services within Pakistan’s federal government.
Successful candidates undergo a competitive selection process that includes written examinations, medical assessments, psychological evaluations and interviews.
Prospective applicants are advised to carefully review the eligibility requirements, complete their applications within the prescribed deadlines and ensure that all required documents are submitted.
Candidates can access application information and official instructions through the FPSC website.