https://cssmpt.

com/css-current-affairs-past-papers-syllabus/

CSS COMPULSORY PAPERS

CSS Essay Past Papers

2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024

CSS Essay Syllabus

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.

CSS English Past Papers

2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023

CSS English Syllabus

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.

Precis 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 discipline-specific
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.

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

CSS General Science & Ability Past Papers

2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023

CSS General Science & Ability Syllabus

 Part-I (General Science) 60 Marks
(1) 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.

(2) 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

(3) 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.

(4) 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.

(5) 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

(6) 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

(7) 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.

(8) Mental Abilities

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

CSS Current Affairs Past Papers

2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024

CSS Current Affairs Syllabus

Candidates will be expected to display such general knowledge of history, politics and International
Affairs, as deemed necessary to interpret current affairs.

(1) Pakistan’s Domestic Affairs (20 marks)

 Political
  Economic
 Social

(2) 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)

(3) 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

CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Papers

2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024

CSS Pakistan Affairs Syllabus

 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

CSS Islamic Studies Past Papers

2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023

⇒ CSS Islamic Studies Syllabus (Urdu)

CSS Islamic Studies Syllabus

(1) 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.

(2) Study of Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as Role Model for:-

 Individual
 Diplomat
 Educator
  Military Strategist
 Peace Maker

(3) Human Rights & Status of Woman in Islam.

 Human Rights and Status of Woman in Islam

 Dignity of Men and Women

(4) 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)

(5) Islam and the World

 Impact of Islamic Civilization on the West and Vice Versa.

 Impact of Islamic Civilization on the West and Vice Versa.
 Muslim World and the Contemporary Challenges.
 Rise of Extremism.

(6) 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

(7) Islamic Code of Life

 Salient Features of Islamic System, Social System, Political System, Economic System,
Judicial System, Administrative System,
 Procedure of Ijma and Ijtihad