ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has invited online applications for the written part of the Central Superior Services (CSS) Competitive Examination 2027.
According to a public notice issued by the commission, only candidates who have qualified the Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)-Based Preliminary Test (MPT) for CE-2027 are eligible to apply.
Candidates must submit their online applications by November 25, while a signed hard copy of the application, along with the required documents, must reach the FPSC by December 4.
The written examination is scheduled to begin on January 27, 2027, in 19 cities across the country.
Candidates must hold at least a second-division bachelor’s degree and be aged between 21 and 30 years as of December 31, 2026. However, candidates belonging to eligible categories under the rules can avail themselves of a two-year age relaxation.
The examination fee is Rs2,200, payable through a 16-digit Payment Slip ID (PSID) using the 1Link payment system.
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Applicants are required to log in to the FPSC website using their existing MPT credentials to complete the application form. They must also select their optional subjects, occupational groups and examination centre.
CSS age limit and number of attempts remain unchanged
The application process comes after the Establishment Division rejected recommendations earlier this year to increase the upper age limit for the CSS examination from 30 to 35 years and raise the maximum number of attempts from three to five.
A sub-committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat had proposed increasing the age limit, while the standing committee had recommended allowing more attempts.
In its written response, the Establishment Division described the proposals as impractical, saying that changes to the age limit and number of attempts fall within the federal government’s policy domain, while the FPSC is responsible for implementing the approved policy.
The FPSC’s 174th meeting had also decided to keep the existing rules unchanged.
Officials said increasing the age limit could lead to a sharp rise in the number of candidates, making it more difficult for the commission to manage the examination process and check answer papers.
They also argued that allowing more attempts could keep candidates occupied with CSS preparation for several additional years. Those who join the civil service at an older age would also have fewer years in service, leaving less time to gain the experience needed for senior positions.
CSS 2027 MPT results
The CSS 2027 MPT was held on October 10, and the results were announced in early November.
More than 42,000 candidates reportedly passed the preliminary test and are now eligible to apply for the written examination.
