Embark on a prestigious career with the Government of Pakistan. The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) is now accepting applications for the MCQ Based Preliminary Test (MPT) for the Central Superior Services (CSS) Competitive Examination 2026. This is the first mandatory step towards joining the elite civil service.
Job Information
Attribute | Details |
---|---|
Exam Name | MCQ Based Preliminary Test (MPT) for CSS Competitive Examination-2026 |
Organization | Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) |
Notice Number | No.F.2/1/2022-CE |
Required Qualification | Minimum 2nd Division Bachelor’s Degree |
Age Limit | 21 to 30 years (as of 31st Dec 2025). Upper age limit is relaxable by 2 years for specific categories. |
Gender | Male, Female, and Special Persons |
Application Period | 11th August 2025 to 25th August 2025 |
Application Deadline | 25th August 2025 |
Exam Fee | Rs. 250/- |
MPT Test Date | Sunday, 9th November 2025 |
Test Centers | Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, D.G. Khan, D.I. Khan, Faisalabad, Gilgit, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Larkana, Multan, Muzaffarabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Sukkur |

How to Apply
- Online Application: Candidates must apply online through the official FPSC website (www.fpsc.gov.pk) between August 11, 2025, and August 25, 2025.
- Pay Exam Fee: Before the closing date, deposit the exam fee of Rs. 250/- in the nearest Government Treasury/State Bank of Pakistan/National Bank of Pakistan under the account head “C02101-Organs of State Exam fee (FPSC Receipt)”.
- Submit Application: Carefully fill out the online application form, review all details for accuracy, and submit it before the deadline.
- Bring Challan Form: The original paid Challan Form must be brought to the examination center and handed over to the supervisor.
- Download Admission Certificate: Admission Certificates can be downloaded from the FPSC website 10 days before the test date.