How to Prepare for CSS Exam (Updated) || A Step By Step Guide

One of the most challenging and renowned exams offered by the Federal Public Service Commission each year is the Central Superior Services exam. Candidates can advance to the 17th Grade Civil Bureaucrat after passing the written test, medical exam, psychological exam, and viva voce in their designated groups. The Pakistan Administrative Service, Pakistan Foreign Service, Pakistan Customs Service, Pakistan Audit and Accounts Service, Railway Group, Commerce and Trade Group, Military Lands and Cantonments Group, Pakistan Police Service, Postal Group, Office Management Group, Inland Revenue Service, and Information Group are just a few of the departments in which the candidates may be placed.

The CSS exam registration period begins in October, and the CSS exam is administered by the FPSC in February. The candidates must succeed in a variety of compulsory and optional subjects in order to pass the test.

 

Following are the steps towards successful CSS preparation:

 

1.   Download and Focus on FPSC syllabus

Without first understanding the core concept of something, one can never truly comprehend its depth and breadth. The FPSC syllabus offers a thorough comprehension of the CSS exam as well as a deep insight into it. Download it first, then read over all of the subjects—both compulsory and optional—that you are interested in to determine where you should focus your preparation.

The curriculum also aids in your selection of electives. Without understanding the demands of a subject, you cannot choose it. Therefore, the only source that will enable you to comprehend CSS completely is the curriculum.

You Can Download Syllabi for CSS from FPSC website through this link

https://fpsc.gov.pk/jobs/css/competitive-examination-css-2020

 

2.   Take Help from Past Papers

The next step is to download the CSS sample tests when you have understood and selected your optional courses. Downloading previous exams is a must for every candidate who wants to study at home for the CSS exam. These exams provide a thorough understanding of a topic as it will be covered in the CSS test. Downloading old papers is crucial because they will enable you to prepare for any subject intelligently.

You Can Download past papers of CSS from FPSC website through this link

https://fpsc.gov.pk/exams/css/pre-ce-papers

 

3.   Buy and Must Read Suggested/Recommended Books

When you thoroughly examine the CSS syllabus, you will find numerous books that FPSC suggests; at this point, you should choose books that correspond to specific themes. The content of the book should be compared to the FPSC syllabus because it is crucial that the books be relevant to the needed subject.

 

When you are aware of the books needed, go out and purchase them so that you have them at home when you need them. You can purchase these books from our website online or in person at the book market to have them waiting for you at your desk.

You can explore this link for recommended books for CSS

https://competitiveexams.pk/fpsc-css-recomended-books-list-for-clearing-exams/

  

4.   Get a High Speed Internet Connection

You do require a robust internet connection when studying at home for the CSS exam. The CSS of the modern day is far more sophisticated than the CSS of the past. With the aid of research or survey papers that are readily available online, you must expand your thinking. You may use the internet to quickly research any certain topic. It also offers a ton of other platforms that make taking online tests and many others simple. So having a quick internet connection is crucial.

 

5.   Read Dawn News Paper in Routine

One of the best suggestions for CSS applicants is the Dawn newspaper. It is beneficial in every way, whether it be for expanding one's vocabulary, developing writing skills, or acquiring knowledge. You should read the newspaper's editorial page every day because it contains discussions of current issues by very capable and knowledgeable journalists.

Previously, hopefuls had to physically obtain the Dawn newspaper, but now it can be viewed online. Access via whatever means is still beneficial.

 

 

6.   Your Room is Your Classroom

You run a huge risk when you prepare at home. For instance, a bedroom alone cannot be a distraction because everything in a bedroom promotes comfort and slumber. When we look at the bed, we frequently feel drowsy, and our favorite blanket and LED screen may cause us to think about a funny movie or other online series. The bedroom actually has a lot of distractions that are useless while preparing for CSS.

 

You need to turn your bedroom into a kind of study space in order to stay focused. You could have two choices. Either completely redesign your space or purge the bedroom of all distracting items.

 

7.   Set up your timetable

Create a schedule initially based on the time you have available. Determine how many months you have and begin preparing for them. Your schedule should achieve each day's objective. Your daily accomplishments will lead you to more major ones. It would be preferable if you began preparing a little earlier rather than waiting until the very last minute. Early planning will allow you wiggle room for any exceptions that weren't anticipated in your schedule.

 

8 Daily Research on different topics online

Don't always think about books. You can easily access current information in the modern era thanks to its abundance. You can find the most recent information on a subject when you conduct online research. Not only will the research extend your thinking, but it will also save you time. You can use YouTube for better communication or any other site that appeals to you as simple and practical.

You can take help from following websites:

https://www.iiss.org

https://www.discovermagazine.com/

https://www.e-ir.info/

https://sheir.org/

https://www.khanacademy.org

https://www.howstuffworks.com/

https://www.slideshare.net

https://www.quora.com

https://www.foreignaffairs.com

 

9.   Do the Self Evaluation weekly

Yes, you would diligently study at home for the CSS exam, but how would you identify your strengths and weaknesses? Naturally, you must provide your assignments to the professional who pinpoints the key issues. It's crucial to establish a relationship with a tutor who assesses your daily, weekly, or monthly tasks. Without assessment, learning can lead to poor decisions. Keep a record of your initial evaluation as well; this will help you determine how much you have improved.

     Trust on Allah and Yourself

Trusting Allah and putting 100% of your efforts will calm you down and will make you successful in your journey.

 

BEST OF LUCK!