Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) regarding the CSS Competitive Examination (CE-2026). The notice includes complete instructions on applications, eligibility, and the procedure for applying.
π CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
This section provides rules and deadlines for applying:
βοΈApplications for written part of CSS CE-2026 are invited until 22nd December 2025.
βοΈ Examination will be governed entirely by CSS CE Rules, 2019.
βοΈThe written exam is tentatively scheduled from 4th February 2026 (Wednesday).
βοΈ The exam will be conducted in 19 cities as per prescribed rules.
π ELIGIBILITY
This section describes who can apply:
βοΈOnly candidates qualified in MPT CE-2026 can apply.
βοΈ Candidate must have at least a Bachelorβs Degree (2nd Division).
βοΈ Age limit is 21β30 years on the cutoff date. A two-year relaxation is allowed for specific categories in Rule 6.
βοΈ The cutoff date is 31st December 2025 for age, qualification, domicile, and all eligibility criteria.
βοΈUnder Rules 11(20) and 11(21), candidates are provisionally admitted at their own risk. If they are found ineligible at any stage, the candidature will be cancelledβeven after the entire process. Candidates must ensure they fully comply with all requirements before applying.
Candidates who have qualified MPT-2026 must log in using their existing MPT login/password and click the βApply Onlineβ link at www.fpsc.gov.pk
They must complete their profile and generate a 16-digit PSID for depositing the fee:
RS. 2200/-
Deadline for fee: 22nd December 2025
(Payment via PSID is mandatory.)
π Fee Payment
Fee can be paid via 1-Link facility, including ATMs, mobile banking apps (Easypaisa, JazzCash, etc.), internet banking, or at any 1-Link member bank branch.
FPSC Challan Form (TR-6) or bank draft/postal order will not be accepted.
π Continue Online Application
After paying the fee, candidates must log in again, enter the details, and complete their online application.
π Online Application Notes
Submitting the application online does not mean the application is final. Applicants must select subjects, occupation groups, and the exam center.
After submission, ensure that the application appears as "Application History."
No changes are allowed later.
π Hard Copy Submission
A signed hard copy of the online application, along with attested copies of: educational documents CNIC domicile four photographs must reach FPSC before 1st January 2026. Documents received after the deadline will not be accepted.
π Admission Certificates
Admit Cards for the CSS Written Exam will be uploaded on the FPSC website by 15th January 2026. Candidates must download their own admit card; no postal letters will be issued.
Contact Information
For queries: UAN 051-111-000-248
π Deadline for fee: 22nd December 2025
π Last Date to apply: 31st December 2025