CSS Schedule
CSS Schedule
SCHEDULE
Duration: Six Months
Instructions
The purpose of making this schedule is to help those aspirants who are not able to pay heavy
dues of Academies. When an aspirant starts his study, generally, he has no road map to
follow. Most people tell him to study everything to Qualify exam. But this is a myth. The
reality is that FPSC publishes syllabus of each subject. Mostly beginners has no direction
and do not know what to do! To overcome their problem we have made a schedule of six
months study plan. A moderate learner can easily cover each day syllabus in 5 to 6 hours.
An Introduction to CSS:
Written Exam of 1200 is further divided into two Subjects i.e. Compulsory and Optional.
Compulsory Subjects are English Essay, English Precise and Composition, Islamiyat
Compulsory, General Science & Ability, Current Affairs and Pakistan Affairs. Every
Compulsory subject carries 100 Marks and Passing Marks is 40. But in General Science &
Ability, Current Affairs and Pakistan Affairs if you collectively obtain 120 out of 300, then
you will be considered successful. Syllabus of Each Subject published by FPSC is given at
the end of the document.
Optional Subjects carry remaining 600 marks. You have to choose different subjects from
different groups. From each group of subjects, you have to choose one subjects. A subject is
selected by aspirant which carries 200 Marks. Remember Aspirants: Always choose those
subjects which have short syllabus and have high percentage of marks gainers. Also choose
those subjects which correlate with each other so that you may not study of diverse objects.
Consult with an expert if you face difficulty in subject selection because usually Optional
Subjects give marks and make merit.
About the Schedule
• This schedule comprises of six months from June to December
• To cover one day syllabus, almost 5 to 6 hours will be consumed
• Sunday has been left as Revision Day (Revise previous week syllabus)
• Each day syllabus consists of one compulsory subject with one optional subject.
English will be prepared on daily basis.
• Remember Aspirant: Read an article daily and choose one book (which correlates
with your study) to read in spare time.
• Topics named in schedule of every subject have been mentioned in the last of the
document.
• Only four optional subjects have been mentioned in the schedule. I have mentioned
earlier that an optional subject carrying 200 marks will accord to your previous
education like I have done my masters in Mathematics so, I am to choose Mathematics
as an optional subjects carrying 200 marks and I can prepare this subject with a little
bit effort.
• Work wisely. Attach that optional subject with Islamiyat which you consider difficult.
• Almost 45 days have been marked as free days for different reasons like illness,
functions in family, revision, to cover up the deficiency, for rest etc.
• After two months, test yourself. The method is that pick past papers of CSS and
attempt all those questions which have been asked and you have prepared.
• Exams are expected in February. So test yourself in last 40 to 50 days remaining.
Now some techniques and advices are given for each compulsory subject.
Read it carefully before following the schedule.
Techniques
English Essay:
English Essay is considered as the most difficult compulsory subject of
CSS. But every problem has a solution and if problem is bigger then follow “Divide and
Control Rule”. It means divide your problem into smaller parts and then take control on each
part. To write an essay we need two things: 1) Material 2) Way to Write. Material is further
divided into two things: i) Vocabulary ii) Content. Way to write is also divided into two
branches: i) Grammar ii) Structure of an essay. Now, you have to cover these four smaller
problems. Here are some techniques to cover up.
1. (i) Vocabulary: Vocabulary for English essay will be increased while preparing for
English Precise and Composition as for that subject you have to memorize at least 500
idioms, 500 synonyms/antonyms, 500 pair of words etc. Moreover, when you will
read an article daily, you will automatically learn new words. To memorize
completely these words, make sure to write your diary on daily basis in English
language using the words you learnt earlier.
1. (ii) Content: Content means knowledge about the topics that will be given to write
essay. Mostly your content will be increased during preparation of Pakistan Affairs,
Current Affairs, General Science and Optional subjects.
2. (i) Grammar: Grammar is much important for writing an essay. This part will also be
covered during preparation of English Precise Paper. Take a well known grammar
book like Wren N. Martin or Imtiazi English Translation for practice. I have
mentioned exercises of Imtiazi English Translation in the schedule. It is because it will
make you able for various things like Direct Indirect, Active/Passive Voice,
Translation of a Passage, Uses, Correction of sentences etc.
Islamiyat Compulsory:
If you know all the things happened in the lifetime of
Rasoolullah (S.A.W) then it is well and good. If not, then first read it. Memorize at least 5
Quranic verses, 5 Ahadees, and 3 Ash’ar for each topic. It will decorate your question and
will make a good image of you.
2. Current Affairs
Remember: 60% Syllabus of Current Affairs consists of Pakistan’s domestic
and External Affairs. So, These topics will be covered in Pakistan Affairs.
Remaining 40% Topics are given below.
Numbering Name of the Topic
1st Topic Climate Change--- The biggest Problem of 21st Century
2nd Topic Pandemics---History and Effects with Consequences
3rd Topic Biological War. Myth or Reality OR Modern Wars with Modern
Weapons
4th Topic Middle East Crisis---Post General Qasim’s Death.
5th Topic Syrian Conflict
6th Topic Conflict between OPEC countries
7th Topic US-China Trade War
8th Topic Yemen Crisis
9th Topic South China Sea issue
10th Topic Afghan Peace Process
11th Topic Kashmir Issue
12th Topic Palestine Issue
13th Topic Indo-Pak relations Post Aug 5
14th Topic Pakistan’s role in global peace
15th Topic Nuclear Politics of South Asia
16th Topic National Action Plan
17th Topic World Economic Forum and Pakistan
18th Topic China’s strategic vision behind BRI(Belt Road Initiative)
19th Topic Hybrid War in context of Pakistan
20th Topic Globalization
21st Topic Global Energy Politics
22nd Topic Causes of UNO failure. Pakistan and UN
23rd Topic Proxy Wars: Role of External Elements. Fifth Generation Warfare. Non-
state Actors. Has threat of terrorism ended in the region with Afghan
Peace Process?
24th Topic Global Economic Politics
25th Topic Newly Emerging Issues
26th Topic Newly Emerging Issues
27th Topic Newly Emerging Issues
28th Topic Newly Emerging Issues
29th Topic Newly Emerging Issues
30th Topic Newly Emerging Issues
3. General Science & Ability
MCQs: 20 Marks Subjective: 80 Marks (40 From General Science and 40 From General Ability)
5. English Essay
• An essay of 2500-3000 words from the given Ten Topics
• Topics will be about current issues (Like Climate Change, Feminism, Biological War,
Proxy Wars, Human Rights Violations) or General nature