CSS Exam Centers 2026 – Province-Wise List
Why Knowing Exam Centers Matters
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) decides the CSS exam centers each year according to the number of candidates applying from different regions. If the number of aspirants in a city is high enough, FPSC establishes a center there; otherwise, candidates are shifted to the nearest available city.
For aspirants, knowing about exam centers is important because it helps them plan travel, stay, and expenses in advance. FPSC sets up centers for the CSS Screening Test (MPT), Written Examination, Medical Test, Psychological Assessment, and the final Viva Voce (Interview).
Below is the province-wise list of CSS exam centers for 2026.
CSS Exam Centers – Province Wise
| Province / Region | Screening Test (MPT) | Written Examination | Medical Examination | Psychological Assessment | Interview (Viva Voce) |
| Punjab | Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, Sargodha, Rawalpindi, D.G. Khan, Gujranwala, Sialkot | Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, Rawalpindi | Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi | Lahore, Rawalpindi | Lahore, Islamabad |
| Sindh (Urban) | Karachi, Hyderabad | Karachi, Hyderabad | Karachi | Karachi | Karachi |
| Sindh (Rural) | Sukkur, Larkana, Nawabshah | Sukkur, Larkana | Sukkur | Karachi | Karachi |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) | Peshawar, Abbottabad, D.I. Khan | Peshawar, Abbottabad | Peshawar, D.I. Khan | Peshawar | Peshawar |
| Balochistan | Quetta, Khuzdar | Quetta | Quetta | Quetta | Quetta |
| Islamabad (Capital) | Islamabad | Islamabad | Islamabad | Islamabad | Islamabad |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | Gilgit | Gilgit | Gilgit | Islamabad | Islamabad |
| Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) | Muzaffarabad | Muzaffarabad | Muzaffarabad | Islamabad | Islamabad |
Key Points for Aspirants
- FPSC decides centers based on candidate volume in each city.
- Screening Test & Written Exam are conducted in multiple cities to accommodate large numbers.
- Medical, Psychological, and Interview stages happen only in major cities. These include Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Quetta, and Peshawar.
- Change of Center: Once allotted, centers cannot usually be changed.
Conclusion
The CSS Exam Centers 2026 are distributed across Pakistan according to demand. While initial tests are widely available, the later stages are conducted only in key cities. For candidates, this knowledge is essential for better planning and preparation.