CSS Syllabus 2026

The CSS Syllabus 2026 outlines the structure, subjects, and recommended books for the Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination conducted by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) of Pakistan. This syllabus was updated in 2016 and still it remains the same for 2026. CSS aspirant has to appear in 12 subjects, among which 6 subjects are compulsory and 6 subjects are optional. The Official syllabus of CSS 2026 is attached below.

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After downloading the CSS Syllabus 2026, the next step is to review the Optional Subjects Scoring Trend. The right choice of optional subjects can significantly impact your result, as some subjects have proven more scoring in recent years. 👉 Check CSS Optional Subjects Scoring Trend →

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FAQs

There are 6 compulsory subjects in the CSS 2025 exam, each carrying 100 marks, making a total of 600 marks.

Candidates must select optional subjects from given groups, covering a total of 600 marks. The selection must follow the rules defined by FPSC.

The CSS exam consists of 1200 marks in written tests (600 compulsory + 600 optional) and 300 marks in viva/interview.

Subjects like International Relations, Political Science, Gender Studies, and Psychology are commonly regarded as more scoring by aspirants.

No, once you have submitted your application to FPSC, optional subjects cannot be changed.