Federal Public Service Commission: Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (CE-2016) Subject: Essay

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Examiner’s Report
Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION(CE-2016)
Subject: ESSAY
Note: Please comply with the Guidelines/SOP printed overleaf in writing this Report.
Majority of the candidates attempted the paper in such a way that ideas were not coherent,
organized or focused on the topic. Random thoughts were brought together without any logic
al reasoning or research based facts and arguments. There was lack of creativity which might be
expected of candidates appearing in the competition exam.
The demands of the topics was to build an argument from multiple angles and substantiate it
with facts and figures however, a large majority of the candidates incorporated formulaic and
crammed up material in the essays.
Most of the candidates did not fulfill the criterion of required length. The essays were also
replete with errors of grammar, spellings and punctuation in fact there was not a single script
which was error free.
The outlines of the essays were not properly structured. Either they were brief or if they were
detailed, most of the time, the aspects mentioned in the outlines were not discussed in the
essays.
Overall, the standard of the scripts was dismal and highly unsatisfactory.
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Examiner’s Report
Subject: English (Précis & Composition)
Undoubtedly, many students are nervous about writing in a foreign language. This can lead to
error. Assessing candidate’s English Language ability can be a minefield, especially in the face of
potential socio-academic pressures prevalent at the institutions of higher education. The
outcome of this assessment, apparently, is not very encouraging as the majority candidates
appeared unable to tackle the questions in a befitting manner.
The candidates were required to reproduce a piece of writing in response to a certain

paragraph to get an idea of their précis writing ability to know that to what extent they could
reflect precisely on the given piece of writing in syntactically correct English language but most
of the candidates failed to write précis in the third person and past tense; they lacked
vocabulary along with an objective approach and produced précis in paragraphs’ form by
writing it in direct speech violating the norms of précis writing. Similarly, translation is a
technical task that requires hands-on skills. But it was found that majority candidates did no
possess strong command over syntax, phraseology and etymology of words to effectively
translate the given Urdu paragraph into true meaning. The candidates were also engaged to
solve some grammar related intricacies but majority:
a) Showed weak knowledge and application of writing conventions such as capitalization

and punctuation;
b) Demonstrated frequent spelling mistakes;
c) Produced writing that has not been a joy to read;
d) Lacked language arts skills especially in the areas of conveying their thoughts and ideas
clearly;
e) Wrote sentences that conveyed incomplete thoughts; and
f) Reflected a weak grasp of organization in their writing.
Some possible causes for the errors/mistakes experienced while marking the scripts:
1. The candidates were not ready to produce the linguistic construction at their level.
2. The language required from them might have been beyond their expectation.
3. Over-generalization.
4. Bad models.
5. First language interference.
Hence, it is imperative to communicate institutions of higher education to take required
academic measures to enhance English language proficiency of the graduates because we
must not forget that results are one more piece of information that can be helpful in
determining future directions. Organizations which are data-informed will use assessment
data to reflect on their practice, identity areas to modify and adjust, and seek out the
resources and knowledge needed to enact those changes.
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Examiner’s Report
Subject: ISLAMIC STUDIES
1. Answer books were received in a good condition.

2. Question paper reflected the whole prescribed syllabus.
3. Majority of the students solved all the required questions.
4. Out of these students 2% were extraordinary, 3% were excellent, 20% were vey good,
30% were good, 40% were ordinary and 5% were failure.
5. Extra ordinary students quoted the references from various books.
6. Knowledge of the failure students were not up to mark.
7. Some students did not follow the instruction given on the question paper, e.g. writing
question number properly.
8. Most of the students wrote Ahadis and Quranic Ayyah in a wrong way, which shows
their poor command over Arabic. Students need to improve their Arabic Writing skills.
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Examiner’s Report
Subject: Comparative study of Major Religious. (Non Muslim)
It is apprised the authorities concerned that all instructions and SOPs have been complied with
and the marking has been done as per the guideline provided by Federal Public Service
Commission.
The overall understanding of the subject and comprehension of the question paper by the
candidates is high average. The standard of the answer is also high average. One candidate has
attempted his paper in Sindhi language and failed.
The question of interfaith harmony has been attempted by 90% candidates which is highly
appreciated. The importance of the subject is evident and useful for the non-Muslim
candidates.
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Examiner’s Report
Subject: Accountancy & Auditing, Paper-I
Generally the examinees were not good at accounting. The performance was below average
due to lack of basic accounting concepts and principles and poor knowledge of business
transactions. I was surprised to see the performance of the examinees in such a high profile
exam. It seems they were not examinees, however, could performed better.
Section A
Question 2. Preparation of financial statement: Most of the examinees treated payment of

dividend as normal business expense; treated unearned revenue as an asset and instead of
preparing statement of retained earning, prepared the statement of equity.
Question3. Dissolution of partnership: Generally examinees had no knowledge of opening a

“Realization Account” for determining the loss/gain on disposal of assets to transfer it to
partners’ capital account.
Question 4(a). Double declining depreciation method: Mostly examinees had no knowledge of
this method and applied straight line depreciation method.
Question 4(b). Ratios computation: it was a very simple question and examinees generally
performed better in this question.
Section B
Question 5(a). Preparation of cost of goods manufactured and sold statement and income
statement. Generally performance was better in this question.
Question 5(b). Proration of service department over heads to production department through
algebraic equation. Generally the knowledge of this equation was found lacking. This question
was solved with step method that was also accepted for grading this question.
Question 6(a). Labor incentive plan. Generally examinees had poor knowledge of labor
incentive plan. They mistakenly multiplied labor hourly rate with number of units for calculating
the incentive.
Question 6(b). Cost flow in job order costing system: Generally examinees showed poor
performance in determining the cost of opening work in process, finished goods and cost of
goods sold.
Question 7(a). Breakeven: Generally examinees were found unfamiliar with the concepts. Some
of them were able to calculate only the contribution margin and loss, but could not calculate
the product-wise breakeven sale.
Question 8. Process costing: Requirement of the question was to apply weighted average cost
method in process costing for which examinees had no concept. They applied first in first out
method. Very few could solve it correctly.
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Examiner’s Report
Subject: Accountancy & Auditing, Paper-II
Overall paper comprised of three parts, Part(1) was an objective (MCQs), Part-II (Subjective was
further comprised of three sections, Section-A was about Auditing (3 questions) and Section-B
was about Business Taxation (2 questions) and Section-C was about Business Studies and
Finance (2 Questions).
In subjective paper, total 7 questions were given, students were required to answer any five
questions, at least one question from each section. All questions carry equal marks.
Overall majority of the students showed poor knowledge about the subject, but so
Q. No. 2: This question was about the control objectives that an auditor should consider in the
absence of internal control system of an entity. Majority of the students provided the list of
overall Internal control objectives and could no attempt the question within the specific context
i.e. absence of internal control system, hence got very poor marks. However, minority of the
students gave the answer keeping in view the context and attempted within the lenses of
auditor’s consideration i.e. control objectives.
Q. No. 3: This question was about the materiality and its significance in planning performing an
audit in relation to ISA-30. Majority of the students provided knowledge about the materiality
and its general significance. However, they did not answer the question keeping in view the
significance of materiality in the context of audit planning and performance. At the contrary, a
small number of students explained the question in the context of audit planning and
performance, hence awarded accordingly.
Q. NO.4: This question was about Auditor’s consideration in audit planning and performance
when the financial statements of entity were prepared according to international accounting
standards. In response to this question, majority of the students explained the importance of
international accounting standards for preparation of financial statements. Some students
provided book knowledge of audit planning and performance. Whereas, very few from majority
of students answered the question accordingly to the required context of audit planning and
performance.
Q. No.5: This question was from section-II, business taxation. Part-(a) of the question was about
Income from property and the possible deduction allowed in this regard. Many students
provided a poor concept about the income from property and deductions. There were some
students who provided satisfactory answer of this question. But overall response was poor.
Part (b) of the question was a numerical, requiring the calculation of taxable Income and Tax
payable. Majority of the students attempted this part in a good way.
Q. No. 6: This question was also from business taxation, especially about sales tax. Part (a) of
this question was about the Sales Tax registration and legal provisions about sales tax
registration. Majority of the students from those who attempted this question provided just a
story type information in this part. However some students provided a satisfactory response.
Part(b) was a numerical and in this part, a considerable number of students just reproduced the
question statement as it is. An unsatisfactory number of students attempted this question in an
excellent way and were rewarded best.
Q. No.7: This question was from business studies and finance section. Part (a) of this question
was about contemporary challenged faced by business. Majority of the students, who
attempted this question, provided a satisfactory answer of this part. Part (b) of the question
was a numeric problem, about the calculation of cost of capital using CAPM. A poor response of
this part was received from majority of the students. A few students attempted this part in an
excellent way. It seems that students have poor knowledge and lack of practice about finance
calculations.
Q. No.8: Part (a) of the question was about the business cycle and its implication. Half of the
majority students just explained business cycle phases but without its proper business
implication. Moreover, Rest of the majority attempted this question in poor way i.e. instead of
given the knowledge on business cycle provided the concept of accounting cycle.
Part (b) was from time value of money, requiring the calculation of effective annual rate (EAR)
and future value of bank deposits and finally requiring a suggestion about bank deposit.
Majority of the students provided satisfactory calculations of future value, but poor calculation
of EAR. Just calculations were provided and nothing was suggested about decision making.
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EXAMINER’S REPORT
Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - 2016
Subject: AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Most candidates thought that Agricultural and Forestry was a subject that needed no preparation.
Many had ZERO marks out of Eighty (80). A graduate is expected to score at least some marks
even without preparation.
Some students were not serious. One of them kept repeating the questions and consumed many
pages with only questions.
Candidates had either knowledge of ’Range Management’ and ‘Livestock production’. Many
could not write a few sentences on ‘Grain storage’ or ‘environmentally controlled poultry
houses’.
I suggest that there should be a qualifying round for the candidates before they are allowed to sit
in CSS examinations.
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EXAMINER’S REPORT
Subject: APPLIED MATH
1. I am very much disappointed with the result of this paper of Applied Mathematics. Total
105candidates appeared in the examination. Only 17 candidates got marks 40% and
above. 88 candidates obtained marks below 40%, out of which 55 candidates got zero
marks. The maximum marks obtained by a candidate are 73.
2. The question paper was set according to the guidelines of FPSC covering the whole
syllabus. The candidates were asked to attempt any 5 questions out of 8. Furthermore, no
sections were made in the question paper.
3. Although the minimum eligibility condition to appear in the competitive examination is
graduation (i.e. B.A. /B.Sc etc), but some topics were of much higher level than that of
B.A. /B.Sc. the candidates have hardly attempted the questions on Advanced Vector
Analysis, Fourier Series and Partial Differential Equations because these topics are not of
B.A. /B.Sc level.
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EXAMINER’S REPORT
Subject: ARABIC
 Majority of the candidates are lacking the ability of reading, writing and speaking Arabic.
 Reference to Q.4, the candidates do not have proper study of the literary aspects of the
Quran.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. In public and private sector universities, teaching of Arabic shall be made mandatory in
the respective Language.
2. In graduate and undergraduate level qualified and professionally skilful teacher’s
appointment is required.
3. Special 3-6 month compulsory training/refresher courses are needed to be arranged under
HEC.
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EXAMINER’S REPORT
Subject: ANTHROPOLOGY
Overall the candidates performed very well and about 90% papers were relevant to the subject of
Anthropology. Their understanding of the subject was upto the mark. Writing skill of the 90%
students was clear, accurate and up to the standard.
However, about 10% of the students attempted the questions based on their general knowledge
and not exactly from the Anthropological readings.
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Examination:- Competitive Examination-2016
Subject:- Botany
NOTE: Please comply with the Guidelines/SOP printed overleaf in writing this Report.
I have assessed and marked 105 answer scripts of Botany paper
Followings are my observations
I. In general the performance of the candidates was not good. Only a few candidates
performed well.
II. In some cases the handwriting was not readable.
III. The question No.6 concerning the diagnostic characters of family poaceae. In this question
we have asked the diagnostic character of family poaceae instead of giving the diagnostic
character, the candidates has given detailed description, which was not required. Diagnostic
mean only those important characters which are necessary for easily identification and
reorganization of family. Moreover, the candidates have given wrong examples of species
of family poaceae. Mostly they have given example of pea species which is not a member
of this family. It belong to family of abacus In general the examples for species, in
economic importance were also not correct.
IV. Question No.5, palynology, the study of pollen whereas the candidates described it as study
of fossil plants, which is wrong.
V. The candidates have no idea about the taxonomic key and numerical taxonomy.
VI. The diagrams were of very poor quality.
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Subject:- British History
I received 230 scripts for marking.
Some of the scripts were up to the mark but over all standard was very low.
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Examiner’s Report
Subject: Business Administration.
(The Guidelines/SOP given by FPSC have been followed in checking 1353 Answer Books and in
writing the Examiner’s Report)
1. The Questions of all subjects in the ‘Business Administration’ paper were formulated
from the syllabus, recommended books and guidelines provided by FPSC.
2. The answers were checked against the relevant material given in the recommended
books from which the Questions were formulated.
3. Generally, the quality, contents and presentation of most of the answers were found to
be unsatisfactory particularly when gauged against the standard expected from
candidates appearing in the Country’s prestigious FPSC’s Competitive Exam
4. In my assessment, the reason for poor performance of candidates in the Exam is their
lack of adequate preparation.
5. Candidates’ proficiency for the Exam could be improved by providing them relevant
guidelines/instructions for preparation for the Exam and answering the questions
therein.
6. Eligibility criteria for the candidates should also be raised to screen out those with poor
academic background.
(I will be glad to provide any information on the above subject)
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Examiner’s Report
Subject: Chemistry, Paper-I.
Comments for the candidates

Generally, the candidate’s performance was extremely poor.
The paper contained questions that relate to important topics within the syllabus and
contained no “surprise” items that should have caused a problem for a well prepared candidate
who had carefully examined the content and had taken time to comprehend the knowledge of
the subject matter. Most candidates attempted and answered Question 5 and 8 correctly, weak
in conveying on paper core concepts of physical chemistry properly, lack in-depth knowledge of
Advance topics of inorganic chemistry (Question 6,7)
When taking future exams it is important that the following points are understood and acted
upon.
Candidates:
 Must examine the official questions from previous papers to confirm the depth of
knowledge required to answer questions
 Must pay particular attention to the layout of answers
 Should clearly indicate if part of the answer to a question appears later in the answer
book
 Must answer the question, not the question they would like it to have been.
The following observations were made when reviewing the scripts.
 The entire syllabus had not been studied

 The progressive nature of the performance pillar had not been respected
 Many candidates were not prepared for the exam
 The content of previous exams had not been digested
 The candidates’ level of basic chemistry was generally poor
The following points should be noted by candidates when reflection on the paper just taken,
and when preparing for future CSS Chemistry examinations:
1. Due to the progressive nature of the performance pillar candidates sitting in the CSS
examination are advised to closely examine the syllabi of the Chemistry paper I and to
ensure they have a thorough understanding of all the topics covered in those papers.
Any identified knowledge gap must be addressed.
2. Candidates should always practice time management and relate the time they expend
on each question to the marks available.
3. Candidates are advised to read the content topics by relating them to their applications
in the real world
4. Candidates are advised to understand the rubric of the paper and plan their attempts
accordingly.
5. Answers to explanatory questions should relate to the scenario in the question. On
many occasions general answers are submitted that attract few marks.
6. Candidates are advised to present answers in a clear and logical fashion i.e. clear and
legible handwriting.
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Subject:- Chemistry, Paper-II
1. While attempting the paper of chemistry, the students/candidates have shown non
seriousness which might be due to considering it a try for optional subject.
2. Chemistry is a technical paper/subject but the candidates have attempted the paper with
lot of irrelevant contents like an essay or story. While attempting technical subject
papers, the candidates must be précised and confined to the topic.
3. A few candidates (3-4 only) have attempted the answer No.8 (spectroscopy) which
reflects that candidates have ever neglected this topic and are appeared with selective
studies whereas question No. 3&5 (reaction mechanism has also been attempted poorly)
4. Recommended books as suggested by FPSC are more than enough for the course outline.
The main drawback is reading of text books as well as selective studies.
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Subject:- Criminology
Criminology as an elective paper had been introduced for the first time in Federal Public Service
Commission Competitive Examination -2016. Total 795 candidates opted for criminology
subject, which is very encouraging. 80% of the candidates performed very well, their concepts
were clear and they attempted the paper nicely. Among them 20% gave the references also.
20% of the candidates who attempted the questions seemed that they just opted for criminology
as a new subject with the realization that general knowledge will help them.
Suggestion:
The candidates who would like to opt for criminology should study law and social sciences
including sociology, social work and psychology. Thorough study is needed.
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Subject:- Economics (Paper-I)
(i) Generally, the performance of candidates was poor. Almost 80% papers were attempted
non-seriously and without any preparation. The candidates have relied mostly on their
general knowledge instead of understanding the nature of questions i.e. theoretical, policy
perspective or empirical ones.
(ii) The unnecessary details must be avoided and the answers should worth of the total marks
in the questions. The empirical questions must provide the required derivations, graphs
and tables. The candidates should understand that this one is a theory and policy paper
and the questions are prepared within the syllabus so they should avoid writing their own
understanding.
(iii) Question No.4 was a poor attempt. This was about theories of inflation and
unemployment but candidates attempted it, specially, for Pakistan’s experience of
inflation pre and post-70’s.
(iv) Approved scheme of studies available on HEC website for references.
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Subject:- Economics (Paper-II)
In this paper, while marking the scripts I have observed the following facts:-
1. Some applicants renumber the questions
2. Rather than analysing the practical problems faced by Pakistan Economy as asked in the
question, candidates give the theoretical explanation of the situation.
3. The English language used by most of the candidates contains grammatical mistakes.
4. Rather than critically evaluating an asked situation, the candidates generally state reasons
for the situation at hand.
5. Some candidates leave blank lines within the answers to waste the paper and give the
impression that they have provided the full details
 It is therefore, recommended that use of additional sheets should not be allowed.
 It is further recommended that the candidates be given the option to write answers in
Urdu language so that quality of answers could be improved.
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Examiner’s Report
Subject: English Literature.
After checking the papers of ENGLISH LITERATURE, I have been able to identify four categories
of papers, and hence four types of candidates:
1. There is a greater tendency in majority of the candidates to read summaries of the

specified text, i.e., lack of thorough preparation. As a result, they ignore two very
important aspects while answering the question:
a. They do not focus on what is asked; rather they reproduce the summary they have
already read. The answers are, therefore, superficial and lack depth.
b. They are unable to back their argument by any supporting evidence from the text.
2. There are candidates whose written expression is a matter of grave concern. These are
the candidates who know the text well and are able to grasp what is asked, but are not
able to pen down their answer/s using correct grammatical structures. As a result, their
score is not satisfactory at all.
3. Then there are candidates with very good expression and sound knowledge of the text,
but they have attempted lesser number of questions. These candidates could have very
easily scored higher. This deficiency also points to fact that through preparation has not
been made.
4. There are many candidates who have simply no idea of the text, but they have written
whatever seemed appropriate to them without taking care of relevance and
requirement. This category has scored lowest marks.
5. In addition I would like to draw the attention of candidates to the fact that writing an
unnecessarily long answer does not guarantee good marks. The candidates must bear
this in mind that any answer which does justice to the question asked and marks
allocated, is worthy of consideration and good marks.
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Subject:- European History
Majority of the students fall below the standard. This is because of many deficiencies
and inadequacies as reflected in their papers. Generally, the students lacked critical thinking,
had poor understanding of the subject, and used inappropriate expressions and demonstrated
poor English writing skills.
Coming to the specific deficiencies I would point out that the candidates either did not
know how to attempt the question paper or they lacked in depth knowledge/understanding of the
subject. For example most of them even could not understand the focus of the questions. They
have been asked about “the connection between the ideas of French Philosophers and the French
Revolution” but in their answers they discussed/enumerated all the causes of the revolution, and
briefly touched real point. Same is the case with the question on the unification of Germany and
Italy. Some of the candidates tried to fill the belly of the answers with the irrelevant detail.
This also reflects on the deteriorating standards of education in the county. HEC’s must
be informed that it should work to improve standards not just by simply monitoring and
offending system like TTS but also by continuously by amending and improving the rules and
regulations where required. Some shall apply to the provincial educational departments.
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EXAMINER’S REPORT
Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
The undersigned was honoured to set the very first Question paper for the competitive
examination. The number of candidates, who opted the subject, was highly unexpected (1075
candidates).
The range of obtained marks varies and quite a high number of candidates performed extra
ordinarily besides the feeling that many might have opted it, received quite poor scores. Some of
the candidates performed unbelievably and the answer sheets were very impressive. Assuming as
a very general subject and consequently.
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EXAMINER’S REPORT
Subject: GEOGRAPHY
The following points are noted as an examiner.
 Poor concepts in physical as well as in human geography. (Question No. 02, 03, 04, 06)
 Irrelevant attempts. (Question No. 02, 03, 04 , 06)
 Poor in language skill.
In this context, my considered opinion is the eligibility qualification should be MS/M.Phil level.
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EXAMINER’S REPORT
Subject: GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC POLICIES
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Most of the candidates have neither any concept nor any understanding of the subject. They
failed to offer proper answers to the questions, and general tendency is that they have written
matter not relevant to the questions. The Question No. 4, in particular, was poorly attempted and
most of the candidates failed to distinguish between the two concepts. The overall performance
of the candidates was not at all up to the mark.
It is suggested that the candidates should consult proper text books instead of relying on their
own observations and analyses, and any irrelevant material from the newspapers or other
sources.
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EXAMINER’S REPORT
Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 2016
Subject: HISTORY OF PAKISTAN AND INDIA
The observations about the results of CSS papers are as under:
 The result was average in this year. Some papers were excellent. Some were very
pathetic and poor.
 The number of non serious students was large in this year. Those who wrote 2/3
pages in the answer of 4 questions.
 Every year the paper and choice in the selection of questions is 50/50 but the
student never get this point. The reason probably is lengthy syllabus starting from
712 and ends on 1857. The students may not be able to prepare the whole course.
Recommendations.
 We may alter the course according to the need of time.

 Writing skill must have extra marks so the student may focus on the writing as
well.
 Addition of some good books is the suggested readings.
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EXAMINER’S REPORT
Subject: INTERNATIONAL LAW
The standard of the answers in the paper of International Law was generally poor. However a
few students performance was excellent.
The course outline of International Law is quite OK. I do not feel any need of change in it at the
moment. Poor output in this subject, perhaps resulted from the poor teaching of this subject in
the universities and postgraduate college. They may be asked for its improvement.
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Subject:- Islamic History & Culture
I have examined the answer sheets of the students. The questions asked for were
analytical and descriptive. The students could not reach to that standard. They focussed
on one book and specified knowledge. However, some of the candidates satisfied the
examiner. The students should be active in attaining knowledge from international and
national Generals/Magazine. They should boost their mental capacity and must be free of
knowledge of Islamic studies and political, social and everyday knowledge. The students
at large could not answer the questions as were asked.
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Examiner’s Report
Subject: Journalism & Mass Communication
The report is as under:
(i) Overall it was satisfactory performance by the candidates except few students who
tried to bluff by gossiping/ deliberate illegible writing or irrelevant material based
answers.
(ii) It also observed that majority of students relied on bookish knowledge but the
nature of questions were practical targeting analysis of the current situations and
suggesting reasonable solutions.
(iii) The candidates should not solely rely on theoretical portion but should also focus on
the coverage of media to important current issues, scenarios and developments
taking place in the country or world level.
(iv) The Question No 2 was about mass media set of theories which explain effects on
society in term of powerful, moderate, or limited effects, which was wrongly taken
as general effects by majority of the students. Similarly in Question 7 the term spin
doctor was not clearly understood by the most of the candidates.
(v) Question No 4 was about globalization of media industry which was attempted as
globalization in general.
(vi) It is recommended that candidates should attempt the questions in parts with clear
headings and examples as required in the question e.g. what is functional approach,
Ideal role of mass media and ways to overcome sensationalism are three separate
parts but majority of the students attempted it as a whole.
(vii) Remarks are also given on the front page of the answer books as and when required.
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EXAMINER’S REPORT
Subject: LAW
By and large, the candidates had no concept of LAW. Most of the answers are irrelevant and
attempted in a lukewarm manner.
The syllabus of the paper is apparently too lengthy to be gone through for one paper. This aspect
may be considered at commission level.
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Subject:- Mercantile Law
Every effort was made to follow the general instructions provided to the Examiners for
evaluating the answer sheets. However, certain observations came to knowledge which sum as
under:-
1. As overall attempt of the candidates was quite disappointing. Majority of the candidates
did not know about Mercantile Law.
2. As a matter of fact the new syllabus of Mercantile law was quite comprehensive and
irrelevant that confused the candidates. I wonder who designed the syllabus.
3. It was unfortunate to note that majority of candidates attempt was superficial and
irrelevant. They were unable to answer the questions by quoting relevant sections.
4. This is a fact that our English is quite poor and the English of the candidates in this paper
was no exception.
5. Finally it is suggested that if courses of Banking Laws are deleted, the rest of the reading
list is quite up to the mark.
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EXAMINER’S REPORT
Subject: PHILOSOPHY
The overall quality of papers was average, through some of the papers were very good. Many of
the candidates wrote completely irrelevant answers. It is suggested that the candidates, appearing
in Philosophy or any other course, must read authentic books, research papers and e-sources.
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Subject:- Physics-II
The performance of majority of the candidates was not satisfactory. They did not prepare
themselves seriously for the examination. Vast majority failed to attempt even very basic
questions. For example they were not familiar with the basic postulates of the quantum
mechanics. Instead they were stressing on the basic difference between quantum mechanics and
classical mechanics. None of them have the comprehensive knowledge about fundamental
particles. Some of the candidates were lacking in problem solving although they successfully
developed the required mathematical relations. Most of them expressed poor communication and
lacked technical knowledge with poor vocabulary and weak grammar. Probably, the faculty
teaching the courses did not deliver the expected knowledge to the students at their
school/college and University level.
The results are a sad reflection of our fast declining education standard at all levels. Both
the public and private sector universities are responsible for this alarming decline in the
educational standard since they have made education a business. In order to improve the
situation, I strongly recommended that English proficiency level must be raised at college and
university levels to be in step with contemporary requirement of their profession and day to day
life. Candidates should read standard books on fundamental concepts of Physics. Authorities
must find ways to improve teaching standard in the education institutions.
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Examiner
EXAMINER’S REPORT
Subject: POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-I
After marking the entire scripts, the following aspects regarding the performance of candidates
have been noted:
1. Only 5 to 10% candidates attempt shows that they have the basic knowledge about the
subject.
2. Majority lack of coherence in their answers which manifested their poor reading habits as
well as lack of writing practice.
3. A very high majority knows nothing about modern political concepts which was specially
observed during the marking of the answers regarding the concept of End of History,
civil society, women empowerment. It exhibits lacking of reading habit among the
students which is quite deplorable.
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Examiner
Subject:- Psychology
After checking all copies, it can be said that the performance in general is poor. Some of
the candidates have just sit in exam without having any knowledge of the subject, while
other tried to solve the paper thinking as if psychology is a subject of general knowledge.
Some of the students however did well and had good knowledge of the subject. The
main weakness was command of language which is English. The course outline is good
but the question is, who are the students with a background of psychology or just
anybody who desires to appear in the exam. It is suggested that paper like psychology
should be allowed to only students who study the subject from intermediate to graduation
level.
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Examiner
EXAMINER’S REPORT
Subject: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
In my opinion the general performance of all candidates, boring some, was not up to the
standards achieved by such candidates in the past. I have observed that there is a marked
deterioration in the ability of candidates to firstly comprehend the question and two, to construct
an answer. Most questions were set as analytical questions which the candidates tried to answer
through note.
The major weakness of the candidates, even the ones how have scored higher works, is language.
Their use of the English Language was at best pedestrian. Their structure of the language was
poor with no concept of the mechanics, punctuations and tenses etc.
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Examiner
EXAMINER’S REPORT
Subject: PURE MATHEMATICS
The paper was set out from the prescribed syllabus. However, it appears from the assessment of
the candidates that most of them are either not in touch with the subject or ignorant of the
recommended subject contents.
In nut shell, over ate performance of the candidate is marked as un-satisfactory.
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Examiner
EXAMINER’S REPORT
Examination: CSS-2016
Subject: SINDHI
Note: Please comply with the Guidelines/SOP printed overleaf in writing this Report
Majority of candidates have studied the subject through guides, therefore, their analysis is quite
weak. They should be advised to refer original books not their keys or guides.
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Name and Signature
of the Examine
EXAMINER’S REPORT
Subject: SOCIOLOGY
I was astonished to read the answer books that majority of students/candidates were not serious
to attempt the paper. Candidate’s understanding toward subject was poor. So, FPSC should
exercise the screening test. Only those candidates come in final stage who are serious.
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Examiner
Subject:- Statistics
Following observations are noted during the marking of question:-
(i) Many candidates tried to solve the questions without focusing on questions in mind. For
example repeating the same words many times, giving their own questions numbering
and trying to give wrong reply. They tried to impute the answers whether it was related
or not to the given questions
(ii) Many candidates did not obey the rules and regulation which were mentioned on answer
book sheets.
(iii) Many candidates were much weaker and it looks that they have no fully command on the
subject.
2. Generally the performance o the candidates was very poor which need extensive study.
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Examiner
Examiner’s Report
Subject: Town planning and Urban Management
I appreciate the commission’s decision to incorporate the subject of “Town planning urban
management” in the list of papers for CSS examination. It is really a wise decision as majority of
the successful candidates select DMG as their career and work as a policy makers for the
physical development of the country. Therefore, they must have an idea for spatial planning
and development. The country is in intense need of such a policy makers who can foresee the
appropriateness of various programs. The introduction of this subject will surely increase
understanding of snail process of development in Pakistan. A good syllabus need to be formed
for it, so that candidates may not only understand the concepts but could better analyze and
synthesize the development prospects of Pakistan.
Here is a brief review of the present (2016) papers attempted by the candidates
 Writing standard of the candidates for attempting questions is not remarkable

 Conceptually they are very weak. Majority (95%) have developed their own meaning to
various concepts of town planning asked in the question paper
 Majority (80-85%) have not even understood the questions correctly, being asked in the
paper. Particularly in case of question No. 3, 4 and 5.
 The attempted questions are more inclined towards output rather than outcome. The
candidates were neither precise nor to the point.
 Majority of the candidates were very weak in grammar and sentence structure.
 Structure of the paragraph and flow of writing don’t exist in most of the paper. I am
even not fully satisfied of the passing candidates, except very few (almost 2 or 3).
 Finally I have not found any competition among the candidates. No one got outstanding
position. However, only two candidates can be rated very good only.
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Name and Signature
of the Examiner
Subject:- Zoology
The performance of most of the candidates was, in general, satisfactory. It is however, worth to
note that:-
(1) English language needs improvement.
(2) To the point answer is better than narrating a long story.
(3) General knowledge needs substantial improvement.
(4) Most of the candidates like to criticize and give pessimistic views, which is not a healthy
trend.
(5) Students must learn from current sources i.e. internet.
Sd/-
Examiner

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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION(CE-2016)

Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION(CE-2016)

Subject: English (Précis & Composition)

The candidates were required to reproduce a piece of writing in response to a certain

a) Showed weak knowledge and application of writing conventions such as capitalization

Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION(CE-2016)

Subject: ISLAMIC STUDIES

1. Answer books were received in a good condition.

Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION(CE-2016)

Subject: Comparative study of Major Religious. (Non Muslim)

Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION(CE-2016)

Subject: Accountancy & Auditing, Paper-I

Question 2. Preparation of financial statement: Most of the examinees treated payment of

Question3. Dissolution of partnership: Generally examinees had no knowledge of opening a

Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION(CE-2016)

Subject: Accountancy & Auditing, Paper-II

Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - 2016

Subject: AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - 2016

Subject: APPLIED MATH

Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - 2016

Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - 2016

Examination:- Competitive Examination-2016

I have assessed and marked 105 answer scripts of Botany paper

Followings are my observations

II. In some cases the handwriting was not readable.

economic importance were also not correct.

of fossil plants, which is wrong.

VI. The diagrams were of very poor quality.

Examination:- Competitive Examination-2016

Subject:- British History

I received 230 scripts for marking.

Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION(CE-2016)

Subject: Business Administration.

(I will be glad to provide any information on the above subject)

Examination: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION(CE-2016)

Subject: Chemistry, Paper-I.

Comments for the candidates

The following observations were made when reviewing the scripts.

 The entire syllabus had not been studied

Examination:- Competitive Examination-2016

Subject:- Chemistry, Paper-II

seriousness which might be due to considering it a try for optional subject.

papers, the candidates must be précised and confined to the topic.

The main drawback is reading of text books as well as selective studies.

Examination:- Competitive Examination-2016

including sociology, social work and psychology. Thorough study is needed.

Examination:- Competitive Examination-2016

Subject:- Economics (Paper-I)

perspective or empirical ones.

unemployment but candidates attempted it, specially, for Pakistan’s experience of

inflation pre and post-70’s.

(iv) Approved scheme of studies available on HEC website for references.

Examination:- Competitive Examination-2016

Subject:- Economics (Paper-II)

1. Some applicants renumber the questions

question, candidates give the theoretical explanation of the situation.

for the situation at hand.