Q1. What is generally schedule of CSS Exam?
Answer:
Applications are invited usually in the month of October of preceding CSS year. The examination is held in mid February each year. Exact dates are announced publicly.

Q2. What is/are the procedure/instructions for submission of online applications?
Answer:
For online submission of application, comprehensive procedure is available on FPSC website and accessible at http://www.online.fpsc.gov.pk
In case of any difficulty in online accessibility, candidates may contact FPSC Help Line on Phone No. 051-111-000-248 or by e-mail on fpsc@fpsc.gov.pk.

Q3. What is fee for CSS Exam?
Answer:
Fee of written examination : Rs.2200/-

Q4. Can any correction be made after submission of online application?
Answer:
Yes, changes can be made once until closing date. The procedure is available on FPSC's  website http://www.online.fpsc.gov.pk

Q5. What is percentage of Regional/Provincial quota for seats/posts filled up by CSS Exam?

Answer:
Detail of regional quota is as under:
Merit=7.5%, Punjab=50%, Sindh=19% (Sindh(U)-7.6%, Sindh(R)-11.4%), Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa=11.5%, Balochistan=6%, GB/FATA=4%, AJK=2%.
Note:
10% quota is reserved for women from the share of Provinces/Regions, and un-filled vacancies will be carried forward to next examination..
5% quota is reserved for Minorities (Non-Muslims) from the share of Provinces/Regions. Unfilled vacancies will be carried forward to next examination.

Q6. Whether there is separate quota for special candidates?
Answer:
No separate quota is fixed for special candidates. Special candidates in the categories of physically impaired, hearing/speech impaired and visually impaired are allowed to compete for Competitive Examination against all Occupational Groups/Services according to his/her choice.

Q7. Can a paper of 100 marks only be opted from Group-2 for CE?
Answer:
If a candidate desires to choose optional subjects from Group-2, then subjects of 200 marks may be opted.

Q8. Can a calculator be used in the paper of General Science & Ability?
Answer:
Use of calculator will not be allowed in the paper of General Science & Ability.

Q9. Can Paper of Islamic Studies OR Comparative Study of Major Religions (For Non Muslims) be attempted in Urdu?
Answer:
Paper of Islamic Studies OR Comparative Study of Major Religions (For Non Muslims) can be attempted either in English or Urdu.

Q10. Can Non Muslim Candidates opt Islamic Studies?

Answer:
Non Muslim candidates may either opt Islamic Studies OR Comparative study of Major Religions as may suit to them.