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ISLAMABAD – The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has issued an advance notice outlining the schedule for the Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination 2026, introducing key updates aimed at expanding opportunities for aspiring civil servants.
As per the official notification, the announcement for online registration of the MCQ-Based Preliminary Test (MPT) will be made on August 10, 2025, while the application window for the MPT will remain open from August 11 to August 25, 2025.
Candidates who qualify the MPT will be eligible to apply for the written CSS examination, with applications to be submitted between December 15 and December 30, 2025. The written examination is scheduled to commence on February 4, 2026, according to the FPSC schedule.
This development follows a significant policy shift by the National Assembly, which recently approved an increase in the maximum age limit from 30 to 35 years and allowed an additional exam attempt, starting from CSS 2026. The move is intended to make the competitive exam more accessible, particularly for those who join the workforce later or require more preparation time.
The CSS exam remains a crucial gateway to Pakistan’s premier federal services, offering positions in key government sectors including the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), Foreign Service, Police, Customs, and Inland Revenue.
The revised eligibility criteria are expected to attract a broader pool of candidates from diverse educational and professional backgrounds, aligning with the government’s goal of inclusive civil service recruitment.
