CSS Gender Studies Syllabus 2026 – FPSC Outline, Topics, Marks Distribution & Recommended Books

The CSS Gender Studies Syllabus 2026 (FPSC) explores gender theories, equality vs. equity, women’s empowerment, gender mainstreaming in Pakistan, gender & development policies, UN conventions such as CEDAW, global gender indices, and gender-based challenges in society.
It is one of the most popular and high-scoring CSS optional subjects, often overlapping with Essay, Current Affairs, and Pakistan Affairs topics.
On this page, you’ll find the official FPSC outline, updated marks distribution, topic-wise details, past-paper trends, recommended books, preparation tips, and a free downloadable FPSC Gender Studies Syllabus PDF 2026.