Compulsory Subjects

Code No. Subjects Marks

1 English Essay 100
2 English (Precis and Composition) 100
3 General Science & Ability 100
4 Current Affairs 100
5 Pakistan Affairs 100
6 Islamic Studies 100
7 Total 600

Optional Subjects
Code No. Subjects Marks
1 International Relations – 1 100
2 International Relations – 2 100
3 Physics – 1 100
4 Physics – 2 100
5 History of USA 100
6 Gender Studies 100
7 Total 600

Syllabus
ENGLISH ESSAY (100 MARKS)
Candidates will be required to write one or more Essay in English. A wide choice of topics will be given.
Candidates are expected to reflect comprehensive and research based knowledge on a selected topic.
Candidate’s articulation, expression and technical treatment of the style of English Essay writing will be
examined.

ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) (100 MARKS)

The examination in this subject will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks to Test the candidate’s
abilities to handle Precis Writing, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Structuring, Translation, Grammar
and Vocabulary, etc.

Précis writing (20 marks)

A careful selected passage with an orientation of generic understanding and enough flexibility for
compression shall be given for précising and suggesting an appropriate title. Out of the total 20
marks allocated to this question, 15 shall go to précising the text and 5 to suggesting the title.

Reading Comprehension (20 marks)

A carefully selected passage that is rich in substance but not very technical or disciplinespecific shall be
given, followed by five questions, each carrying 4 marks.
Grammar and Vocabulary (20 marks)
Correct usage of Tense, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Phrasal Verbs, Synonyms and
Antonyms etc.

Sentence Correction (10 marks)

The sentences shall be given each having a clear structural flaw in terms of grammar or punctuation. The
candidates shall be asked to rewrite them with really needed correction only, without making
unnecessary alterations. No two or more sentences should have exactly the same problem, and 2-3
sentences shall be based on correction of punctuation marks.

Grouping of Words (10 marks)

A random list of twenty words of moderate standard (neither very easy nor utterly unfamiliar) shall be
given, to be grouped by the candidates in pairs of those having similar or opposite meaning, as may be
clearly directed in the question.

Pairs of Words (10 marks)

Ten pairs shall be given of seemingly similar words with different meanings, generally confused in
communication, for bringing out the difference in meaning of any five of them by first explaining them in
parenthesis and then using them in sentences. 6 Revised Scheme and Syllabus for CSS Competitive
Examination

Translation (10 marks)

Ten short Urdu sentences involving structural composition, significant terms and figurative/idiomatic
expressions shall be given, to be accurately translated into English.

Helping Material
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Advance Précis & Composition by Advance Publishers.

Exercise book-1: A Practical English Grammar by Thomason Martinet

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GENERAL SCIENCE & ABILITY (100 MARKS)

Part-I (General Science) 60 Marks

I. Physical Sciences
 Constituents and Structure:-Universe, Galaxy, Light Year, Solar System, Sun, Earth, Astronomical
System of Units.
  Process of Nature: - Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Rotation and Revolution, Weather Variables
(Global Temperature, Pressure, Circulation, Precipitation, Humidity) and Weather Variations.
 Natural Hazards and Disasters: - Earth Quake, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Floods, Avalanche,
Travelling Cyclone (Tropical Cyclone, Middle Latitude Cyclone and Tornadoes), Drought, Wildfire,
Urban Fire. Disaster Risk Management.
 Energy Resources: - Sources of Energy (Renewable i.e. LED Energy, Solar Energy, Wind Energy
and Non-Renewable Energy conservation and its sustainable use.Atomic Structure, Chemical
Bonding, Electromagnetic Radiations.
 Modern Materials/Chemicals: - Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors. Antibiotics, Vaccines,
Fertilizers, Pesticides.

II. Biological Sciences

 The Basis of Life: - Cell Structures and Functions (Subcellular Organelles such as Nucleus,
Mitochondria and Ribosomes).
 Biomolecules: - Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates and Enzymes.
 Plant and Animal Kingdom: - A brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to pinpoint similarities
and diversities in nature.
 A Brief Account of Human Physiology.
 Common Diseases and Epidemics: - Polio, Diarrhea, Malaria, Hepatitis, Dengue their Causes and
Prevention.
 New Model Concept of Producing BIO Fuel Method

III. Environmental Science

 Environment: - The Atmosphere (Layered Structure and Composition), Hydrosphere (Water
Cycle, Major Water Compartments), Biosphere (Major Biomes) and Lithosphere (Minerals and
Rocks, Rock Types, Plate Tectonics).
 Atmospheric Pollution: - Types, Sources, Causes and effects of major air pollutants (COx,
Particulate Matter, NOx, SOx, Tropospheric Ozone, Volatile Organic Compounds, Dioxins).
Regional and Global air pollution issues (Acid-rain, Ozone Depletion, Greenhouse Effect and
Global Warming). International agreements on air pollution control (Montreal Protocol and
Kyoto Protocol).
 Water Pollution:- Types, sources, causes and effects of major water pollutants (Synthetic
Organic Chemicals, Oxygen Demanding Wastes, Plant Nutrients, Thermal Pollution, Infectious
Agents, Sediments, Radioactivity, Heavy Metals and Acids). Drinking water quality and
standards.
 Land Pollution: - Solid waste management and disposal
 Role of Remote Sensing and GIS in Environmental Science.
 Population Planning.

IV. Food Science

 Concept of Balance Diet: - Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats and oil, Minerals, Fiber.
  Quality of Food:- Bioavailability of Nutrients, Appearance, Texture, Flavor, Quality of Packed and
Frozen Food, Food Additives, Preservatives and Antioxidants
 Food Deterioration and its Control: - Causes of Food Deterioration, Adulteration, Food
Preservation. V.

V. Information Technology
 Computer (Hardware & Software Fundamentals); I/O Processing and data storage, Networking
& Internet Standards, Application and business Software, Social Media Websites. Information
Systems. Fundamentals of artificial intelligence.
 Telecommunications: - Basics of Wireless Communication (Mobile, Satellite, Surveillance and
GPS and Fiber Optic etc

Part-II (General Ability) 40 Marks

VI. Quantitative Ability/Reasoning

 Basic Mathematical Skills.
 Concepts and ability to reasons quantitatively and solve problems in a quantitative setting.
 Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry (Average, Ratios, Rates, Percentage, Angles, Triangles,
Sets, Remainders, Equations, Symbols, Rounding of Numbers
 Random Sampling

VII. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning/Ability

 Logical Reasoning includes the process of using a rational, systematic series of steps based on
sound mathematical procedures and given statements to arrive at a conclusion
 Analytical Reasoning/Ability includes visualizing, articulating and solving both complex and
uncomplicated problems and concepts and making decisions that are sensible based on
available information, including demonstration of the ability to apply logical thinking to
gathering and analyzing information.

VIII. Mental Abilities

 Mental Abilities Scales that measures specific constructs such as verbal, mechanical, numerical
and social ability

Helping Material
Book:

General Science Ability with MCQS (World Times)

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 CURRENT AFFAIRS (100 MARKS)
Candidates will be expected to display such general knowledge of history, politics and International
Affairs, as deemed necessary to interpret current affairs.

Pakistan's Domestic Affairs (20 marks)

 Political
 Economic
 Social

Pakistan's External Affairs (40 marks)

 Pakistan’s relations with its Neighbors (India, China, Afghanistan, Russia)
 Pakistan’s relations with the Muslim World (Iran, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey)
 Pakistan’s relations with the United States
 Pakistan’s relations with Regional and International Organizations (UN, SAARC, ECO, OIC, WTO,
GCC)

Global Issues (40 marks)

 International Security
 International Political Economy
 Human Rights
 Environment: Global Warming, Kyoto Protocol, Copenhagen Accord
 Population: world population trends, world population policies
 Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
 Global Energy Politics
 Nuclear Proliferation and Nuclear Security
 Nuclear Politics in South Asia
 International Trade (Doha Development Round and Bali Package)
 Cooperation and Competition in Arabian Sea, Indian and Pacific Oceans.
 Millennium Development Goals, Current Status
 Globalization
 Middle East Crisis
 Kashmir Issue
 Palestine Issue

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 PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
 Ideology of Pakistan-----definition and elucidation, historical aspects: Muslim rule in the Sub-
Continent, its downfall and efforts for Renaissance. Movements for reforms-- Shaikh Ahmad
Sarhindi, Shah Waliullah, Sayyid Ahmad Shaheed, Aligarh, Deoband, Nadwah, and other
educational institutions-------Sindh Madrassah and Islamia College Peshawar. Ideology of
Pakistan in the light of Speeches and statements of Allama Iqbal and Quaid- i Azam Muhammad
Ali Jinnah.
 Land and people of Pakistan------- Geography, Society, Natural resources, Agriculture, Industry
and education with reference to characteristics, trends and problems
 Pakistan and Changing Regional Apparatus
 Nuclear Program of Pakistan, its Safety and Security; International Concerns
 Regional Cooperation Organizations (SAARC,ECO,SCO) and the Role of Pakistan
 Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan
 Economic Challenges in Pakistan
 Non-Traditional Security Threats in Pakistan: Role of Non-State Actors
 Pakistan’s Role in the Region
 The Palestine Issue
 Changing Security Dynamics for Pakistan: Challenges to National Security of Pakistan
 Political Evolution Since 1971
 Pakistan and US War on Terror
 Foreign Policy of Pakistan Post 9/11
 Evolution of Democratic System in Pakistan
 Ethnic Issues and National Integration
 Hydro Politics ; Water Issues in Domestic and Regional Context
 Pakistan’s National Interest
 Challenges to Sovereignty
 Pakistan’s Energy Problems and their Effects
 Pakistan’s Relations with Neighbors excluding India
 Pakistan and India Relations Since 1947
 The Kashmir Issue
 The war in Afghanistan since 1979 and its impact on, and challenges to Pakistan in the Post 2014
era.
 Proxy Wars: Role of External Elements.
 Economic Conditions of Pakistan, the Most Recent Economic Survey, the Previous and Current
Budgets, and the Problems and Performance of Major Sectors of Economy.
 The Recent Constitutional and Legal Debates, the Latest Constitutional Amendments and
Important Legislations, Legal Cases and the Role of Higher Courts.
 The Prevailing Social Problems of Pakistan and the Strategies to Deal with Them, Poverty,
Education, Health and Sanitation.
 ISLAMIC STUDIES (100 MARKS)
I. Introduction to Islam.
 Concept of Islam.
 Importance of Din in Human Life.
 Difference between Din and Religion.
 Distinctive Aspects of Islam.
 Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on Individual & Society and the Fundamental of Islam
 Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and Social Impact.
II. Study of Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as Role Model for:-
 Individual
 Diplomat
 Educator
 Military Strategist
 Peace Maker
III. Human Rights & Status of Woman in Islam.
 Human Rights and Status of Woman in Islam
 Dignity of Men and Women
IV. Islamic Civilization and Culture.
 Meanings and the Vital Elements
 Role of Civilization in Development of Human Personality and Community
 Characteristicts of Islamic Civilization (Tawhid, Self-purification, Dignity of Man,
Equality, Social Justice, Moral Values, Tolerance, Rule of Law
V. Islam and the World.
 Impact of Islamic Civilization on the West and Vice Versa
 The Role of Islam in the Modern World.
 Muslim World and the Contemporary Challenges.
 Rise of Extremism
VI. Public Administration and Governance in Islam.
 Concept of Public Administration in Islam
 Quranic Guidance on Good Governance
 Concept of Governance and its Applications in the light of Qur’an, Sunnah and Fiqh.
 Governance Structure in Islam (Shura, Legislation, Sources of Islamic Law)
 Governance under Pious Khilafat
 Particular letters of Hazrat Umar (R.A) and Hazrat Ali (R.A) to different Authority.
 Responsibilities of Civil Servants
 System of Accountability(hisbah) in Islam
VII. Islamic Code of Life.
 Salient Features of Islamic System, Social System, Political System, Economic
System, Judicial System, Administrative System.
 Procedure of Ijma and Ijtihad.
 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (200 MARKS)
Paper—1 (Marks-100)

Introduction
 The Definition and Scope of International Relations.
 The Nation-State System
 Evolution of International Society II. Theories and Approaches
 The Classical Approaches-Realism and Idealism
 The Scientific Revolution-Behavioral Approach, System Approach,
 Neo-realism, Neo-liberalism.
 Post-modernism, Critical Theory, Feminism, Constructivism III. International Political Security.
 Conceptualization of security in the Twenty-First century
 Power. Elements of National Power
 Balance of Power
 Foreign Policy: Determinants, Decision Making and Analysis
 Sovereignty
 National Interest IV. Strategic Approach to International Relation.
 War: Causation of War, Total War, Limited War, Asymmetric Warfare, Civil War, Guerilla
Warfare
 Strategic Culture: Determinants of Pakistani Strategic Culture.
 Deterrence: Theory and practice with special reference to India and Pakistan V. International
Political Economy.
 Theories in IPE: Mercantilism, Economic Liberalism, and Neo- Marxism
 Theories of Imperialism, Dependence and Interdependence discourse VI. International political
community.
 Nationalism
 Internationalism
 Globalization 97 Revised Scheme and Syllabus for CSS Competitive Examination VII. Approaches
to Peace
 Diplomacy
 International Law
 Arms Control /Disarmament and Nuclear Non proliferation Regime VIII. International Political
Institution
 United Nations
 International Monetary Fund (IMF)
 World Bank
 International Court of Justice

Paper- II (Marks-100)
 International Relation between two Wars
 Russian Revolution, Fascism, League of Nations, Second World War II. Cold War
 Decolonization in Asia and Africa.
 Rise of United States and Soviet Union
 Era of Tight Bipolarity, Détente and Loose Bipolarity, Revival of Cold War III. Post Cold War
 End of History, Clash of Civilizations, Terrorism, Globalization, Unipolarity (New World
Order) and Revival of Multi-Polarity IV. International and Regional Organizations
 League of Nations, United Nations, Regional Organizations, EU, ASEAN, NAFTA, SAARC, SCO,
OIC, ECO, WTO.
 Reforms in the United Nations, World Bank and the IMF V. Foreign Policy of Selected
Countries
 USA, Russia, China, UK, India, Pakistan and EU VI. South Asia
 Peace-making and Peace-Building in South Asia: Analytical overview of peace processes
between/among the states of South Asia especially between India and Pakistan.
 India and Pakistan: Overview of agreements and accords, Indus Water Treaty; Composite
Dialogue; Sir Creek & Siachen border, Visa and People to people contact; Trade; and Role of
civil society
 Afghanistan: Cold war theatre; Soviet Invasion and Mujahedeen; Geneva Accord; Post Cold
War situation---Rise of Taliban, AL-Qeada & 9/11; Operation Enduring Freedom; The Bonn
Process- Withdrawal 98 Revised Scheme and Syllabus for CSS Competitive Examination VII.
Weapons of Mass Destruction
 Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
 Nuclear Weapon States- Programs and Postures: Indian-Pakistan Nuclear Doctrines
 Nuclear Non –Proliferation Regime: International Atomic Energy Agency, Nuclear Non-
Proliferation Treaty; Nuclear Supplier Group; Partial Test Ban Treaty; Comprehensive Test
Ban Treaty; Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty
 Challenges of Non-Proliferation, Cooperation for Nuclear Energy
 The Missile Defence Systems and their impact on global strategic environment
 Militarization and Weaponization of Space. VIII. Contemporary Issues
 Euro-Atlantic Vs. Asia Pacific: Great Power Policies
 Kashmir Issue
 Palestine Issue

PHYSICS (200 MARKS)

PAPER—I (Marks-100)
I. Mechanics
 Vectors: Dots, Cross and triple products, Gradient, divergence, curl and applications.
 Newtonian laws of motion: calculus based approach to kinematics, forces and
dynamics, conservation law of energy; conservation of linear and angular
momentum; Dynamics of rigid body; spin and precession; gyroscope; Gravitation;
planetary motion and satellites; Kepler's laws; centripetal forces
  Special theory of relativity: Michelson-Morley experiment and Einstein’s postulates;
Lorentz transformation; time dilation and length contraction; equivalence of mass
and energy.
II. Fluid Mechanics
 Surface tension; Viscosity; Elasticity; fluid motion and Bernoulli’s theorem.
III. Waves and Oscillations, Optics
 Free oscillation with one and two degrees of freedom; forced and damped
oscillations and phenomenon of resonance; Simple harmonic motion; Traveling
waves and transmission of energy; Phase and Group velocity; standing waves; Basics
of sound waves.
 Reflection, Refraction, Interference, Diffraction and Polarization of waves; interfero
meter and Newton’s rings; Diffraction Gratings and their resolving power; spectro
meters. Electromagnetic wave equation; normal and anamolous dispersion;
coherence, lasers and applications
IV. Heat and Thermodynamics
 Perfect gas, real gas and Van der Waals equation; Three Laws of Thermodynamics;
internal energy; temperature; entropy; Thermal properties of simple systems;
kinetic theory of gases; Maxwellian distribution of molecular velocities; Brownian
motion; Transport phenomena. Classical Maxwell-Boltzmann Statistics and its
application; Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac Statistics

PAPER—II (Marks-100)
I. Electricity and Magnetism
 Electric field due to point charges; Gauss’ law; Electric potential; Poisson and
Laplace’s equations; Dielectric medium and Polarization; Capacitance; Moving
charges and resulting magnetic field; Ampere’s law; Magnetic properties of matter;
Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction; Alternating current and RLC circuit;
Poynting theorem and Poynting Vector. Maxwell's equations in integral and
differential form; scalar and vector potential.
II. Modern and Quantum Physics
 Waves and particles and De Broglie’s Hypothesis; Operators and quantum states;
observables; time dependent and independent Schrodinger equation; angular
momentum; spin-1/2 particle in a magnetic field; wave mechanics; particle in a box;
tunneling; one-dimensional harmonic oscillator; Heisenber's uncertainty
relationship and indeterminacy based on commutation properties of operators;
Bohr’s theory and quantum numbers including electron spin; Pauli’s exclusion
principle; Spectra of simple systems with one or two valence electrons; photo
electric effect; Compton scattering; pair production; Lande’s g factor and Zeeman
effect. Raman effect;
III. Solid State Physics
 Crystal lattice and structure, Bravais lattice, free electron model, Band theory and
electron in a periodic potential, Fermi energy and density of states, n and p type
 semiconductors, physics of the transistor and MOSFET, dielectric properties,
magnetic properties and origin of magnetism.
IV. Nuclear Physics
 Structure of Nuclei; Radioactivity,,  and  decay; Methods of detection of nuclear
radiation, Mass Sepectrometer; Accelerators; Phenomenon of fission; reactor and
nuclear power; nuclear fusion and its applications; Elementary particles and their
properties

HISTORY OF USA (100 MARKS)

I. Introduction:-
 From ancient times to 1492
 Advent of the Europeans to British supremacy (1492-1606)
II. USA as a British Colony (1606-1783).
III. USA as an Independent Country (1783 - 1819)
IV. Expansion of USA: From 13 to 50 States (1820 – 1949)
V. Constitution of the USA: Salient Features
VI. Civil War between the North and the East (1850 - 1869)
VII. Industrialization and its emergence as one of the world powers (1870 -1916)
VIII. USA’s role in the Two World Wars (1914 – 1918 & 1939 - 1945)
IX. Post 1945 world scenario and emergence of USA and USSR as the Two World
Powers.
X. American Role in patronizing UNO and International Organizations 1945 – 2012
XI. American Role in Cold War and its emergence as the Sole Super Power (1945 -
1990).
XII. International Concerns of USA: An Overview.
XIII. The War on Terror: The Role of Pakistan and USA (2001 - 2012)
XIV. Global perceptions of the USA.
XV. Progressive Era: Reforms of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson,
XVI. The Great Depression and the New Deal
XVII. Civil Rights Movement
XVIII. United States’ role in International Conflicts
XIX. US Presidential Election
XX. The US Congress: Role and Functions
XXI. Separation of Powers: Check and Balances

GENDER STUDIES (100 MARKS)

I. Introduction to Gender Studies
 Introduction to Gender Studies
 Difference between Gender and Women Studies
 Multi-disciplinary nature of Gender Studies
 Autonomy vs. Integration Debate in Gender Studies
 Status of Gender Studies in Pakistan
II. Social Construction of Gender
 Historicizing Constructionism
 Problematizing the category of “Sex”: Queer Theory
 Is “Sex” socially determined, too?
 Masculinities and Femininity
 Nature versus Culture: A Debate in Gender Development
III. Feminist Theories and Practice
 What is Feminism
 Liberal Feminism
 Radical Feminism
 Marxist/Socialist Feminism
 Psychoanalytical Feminism
 Men’s Feminism
 Postmodern Feminism
IV. Feminist Movements
 Feminist Movements in the West. First Wave, Second Wave and Third Wave
Feminism. United Nation Conferences on Women, Feminist Movements in Pakistan.
V. Gender and Development
 Colonial and Capitalistic Perspectives of Gender
 Gender Analysis of Development Theories; Modernization Theory, World System
Theory, Dependency Theory, Structural Functionalism.
 Gender Approaches to Development: Women in Development (WID), Women and
Development (WAD), Gender and Development (GAD); Gender Critique of Structural
Adjustment Policies (SAPs).
 Globalization and Gender
VI. Status of Women in Pakistan
 Status of Women’s health in Pakistan
 Status of Women in Education
 Women and Employment
 Women and Law
VII. Gender and Governance
 Defining Governance
 Suffragist Movement
 Gender Issues in Women as Voters
 Gender Issues in Women as Candidates
 Gender Issues in Women as Representatives
 Impact of Political Quota in Pakistan
VIII. Gender Based Violence
 Defining Gender Based Violence
 Theories of Violence against Women
 Structural and Direct Forms of Violence
  Strategies to Eliminate Violence against Women
IX. Case Studies of:
 Mukhtaran Mai
 Mallala Yousaf Zai
 Shermin Ubaid Chinoy