CSS Compulsory and Optional Subjects 2023

CSS (Central Superior Services) is an esteemed competitive exam in Pakistan that is held every year. It is conducted by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) to recruit candidates for various prestigious positions in the civil service of Pakistan. CSS comprises both compulsory and optional subjects. In this article, we will discuss the CSS compulsory and optional subjects for 2023.


CSS Compulsory and Optional Subjects 2023

CSS Compulsory Subjects

There are six compulsory subjects in CSS, which are as follows:

English Essay

 English Essay is a compulsory subject in CSS, which requires the candidates to write an essay of 1000 to 1200 words on a given topic. The purpose of this subject is to assess the candidate's writing skills, creativity, and ability to express their thoughts in a coherent and logical manner.


English (Precis and Composition): English (Precis and Composition) is another compulsory subject in CSS, which tests the candidate's comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills. It comprises two sections, precis writing and essay writing.

General Science and Ability

 General Science and Ability is a subject that assesses the candidate's knowledge of basic science concepts, analytical skills, and reasoning abilities. It comprises two parts: objective and subjective.


Current Affairs

 Current Affairs is a subject that tests the candidate's knowledge of current national and international affairs, including political, economic, and social issues. It comprises both objective and subjective parts.


Pakistan Affairs

Pakistan Affairs is a compulsory subject in CSS that examines the candidate's understanding of Pakistan's history, politics, economy, and culture. It comprises both objective and subjective parts.


Islamic Studies or Comparative Study of Major Religions (For Non-Muslims): Islamic Studies or Comparative Study of Major Religions (For Non-Muslims) is a compulsory subject in CSS that tests the candidate's knowledge of Islamic teachings, history, and civilization or comparative study of major religions.


CSS Optional Subjects

There are several optional subjects in CSS, and the candidates are required to choose one subject from each group. There are three groups of optional subjects, and each group consists of six to seven subjects. The following is the list of optional subjects in CSS:

Group-I:

Accounting and Auditing


Economics


Business Administration


Public Administration


Political Science


International Relations


Group-II:

Physics


Chemistry


Applied Mathematics


Pure Mathematics


Statistics


Geology


Group-III:

History of Pakistan and India


Islamic History and Culture


British History


European History


History of USA


International Law


Constitutional Law


Muslim Law and Jurisprudence


Mercantile Law


Criminology


Philosophy


Psychology


Geography


Sociology


Anthropology


Punjabi


Sindhi


Pashto


Balochi


Persian


Arabic


Urdu


English Literature

Conclusion

CSS is a highly competitive exam, and the candidates are required to prepare thoroughly for it. The compulsory subjects in CSS are designed to test the candidates' basic knowledge, writing skills, and analytical abilities. On the other hand, the optional subjects offer the candidates an opportunity to choose a subject of their interest and specialization. Therefore, it is essential to choose the optional subjects wisely and according to one's interests and strengths.

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