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SUBJECTS FOR CSS (1200 MARKS)
CSS Exam consists of 1500 marks; the breakup of the written and Psychological Assessment and Interview) viva voce is as under:
Written Part = 1200 Marks.
Viva Voce = 300 Marks.
Total = 1500 Marks.
Written Part 1200 Marks:
600 Marks - 6 Compulsory Subjects
600 Marks - 6 Optional Subjects
RULES
1. The examination will include the following subjects and each subject will carry the marks shown against it.
2. There will be two papers of 100 marks each of the subjects which carry 200 marks. In other subjects, there will be one paper. Each paper will be of 3 hours duration.
3. The candidates should expect some objective type questions (MCQs) in compulsory and optional papers except in the papers of essay, applied mathematics and pure mathematics.
4. A Guideline of the syllabus of the subjects in alphabetical order is given in Annex B to these rules.
5. The three papers of general knowledge (GK-I, GK-II and GK-III) are to be passed collectively by scoring 120 marks out of 300.
6. Compulsory subjects (600marks) are-
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS (600MARKS)
Essay 100
English (Precis and Composition) 100
General Knowledge :
Paper - I General Science & Ability 100
General Science: (MCQs = 20 marks, subjective = 40 marks)
Ability: subjective = 40 marks)
Paper - II Current Affairs 100
Paper - III Pakistan Affairs 100
Islamic Studies or Comparative Study of Major Religions (For Non Muslims) 100
Total: 600 *MCQs are to be attempted on computerized OMR Answer sheet, whereas subjective questions are to be attempted on Answer Book.
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS (600MARKS)
The minimum standard of optional subjects will be that of an honour’s degree of a university in Pakistan. The candidates are required to select optional subjects carrying a total of 600 marks from the following groups as per rules given in column-1 below:-
Group-1 One subject carrying 200 marks
Subject Marks
Accountancy & Auditing 200
Economics 200
Computer Science 200
Political Science 200
International Relations 200
Group-2 One subject carrying 200 marks or 2 Subjects carrying 100 Marks
Subject Marks
Physics 200
Chemistry 200
Applied Mathematics 100
Pure Mathematics 100
Statistics100
Geology 100
Group-3 One subject carrying 100 marks
Subject Marks
Business Administration100
Public Administration100
Governance & Public Policies 100
Town Planning & Urban Management 100
Group-4 One subject carrying 100 marks
Subject Marks
History of Pakistan & India 100
Islamic History & Culture 100
British History 100
European History 100
History of USA100
Group-5 One subject carrying 100 marks
Subject Marks
Gender Studies 100
Environmental Sciences 100
Agriculture & Forestry 100
Botany 100
Zoology 100
English Literature 100
Urdu Literature100
Group-6 One subject carrying 100 marks
Subject Marks
Law 100
Constitutional Law 100
International Law 100
Muslim Law & Jurisprudence 100
Mercantile Law 100
Criminology 100
Philosophy 100
Group-7 One subject carrying 100 marks
Subject Marks
Journalism & Mass Communication 100
Psychology 100
Geography 100
Sociology 100
Anthropology 100
Punjabi 100
Sindhi 100
Pashto 100
Balochi 100
Persian 100
Arabic 100
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[@dreamers8422]

hats off sir a big applause for u preparing at home through yours guidance

[@StudyRiver]

So nice of you

[@snowfall307]

Great effort Sir, Please make a session for IR (paper 2) so that students could know how to relate the basic IR theories and apply them on question like Kashmir issue, Pak-India Relations, Water disputes, global warming etc. We would be highly thankful to you.

[@StudyRiver]

Ok will try do that

[@cssandpmshub7754]

Thank you for these videos sir! Just keep it up!

[@StudyRiver]

Thanks, will do!

[@Knowledge_Hunt]

I'm yet a student but i do watch videos related to CSS... I didn't get ur point that scoring trend is not a myth... Can u plz make a video on it supported by facts? Cuz the one thing that is pinching me is that examiners r changed every year n obviously they don't decide that they will be giving good marks in that particular subject...So how's this possible?😮

[@StudyRiver]

Dear student some subjects are inherently high scoring as i have given the example of Punjabi. some are low scoring such as literature (urdu, english). in your college and university days you might have observed that teachers dont give you full marks in Urdu Precis or Shair k tashreeh.

[@MuhammadImran-t2e]

Assalam-o-Aliakum: Sir kya Css ka g.k kr k hum baqi All one paper exam dai sakty hain.

[@fahadnawaz9858]

Sir, I have studied Masters in English Language & Literature & I want to opt English Literature as an Optional subject but I am confused wheather to opt it or not. One more thing, I am from Punjabi background but I haven't studied it at any level even though my Urdu is week in writing specially. Should I prepare Punjabi or go with English Literature as I have done Masters in it.

[@StudyRiver]

If you have very sound intellectual understanding of English literature then go for it otherwise punjabi is advisable

[@Knowledge_Hunt]

@@StudyRiver but sir, i think in English there is huge deduction of marks no matter how good u write.... Official deduction may cause a huge set back... So isn't it advisable if we don't opt English literature even if we r good at it..?

[@StudyRiver]

Well it has been observed that many allocated candidates have opted English Literature and scored good. But again it depends on your content ,presentation and intellectual level.It has low rate of score as compared to other scoring subjects.keep this in mind too.

[@FahadSaleem130]

Sir ma BS computer science kr rha hi 6th semester ka end ha Sir ma optional ma computer science Applied math Statistics Governance public policy Punjabi Select kr rha hu koi idea apna share kr skty hai ap plz

[@tahabhait3293]

Sir thanks for making this video, sir after watching this video i have decided to take muslim law as my optional, what do you think will it be commendable to opt this subject, is it scoring in your perspective?? Jazakallah

[@StudyRiver]

Its a good subject

[@newshistorycollectionsstor8798]

My background is electrical engineering. I select subjects which are given below. Kindly refer one subject for me from group 6 or 7? 1) Political Science. 2) Islamic History and Culture 3) Gov & Public Policies. 4) Gender Studies International Law Or Constitutional Law OR Criminology OR Journalism & Mass Communication

[@PPSCJobs]

Sir ap buhut acha Kam kar rahe Hain. Sir yeh Bata Den keh science ke subject choose karne se ESSAY ko ham cover kar sakte hain

[@StudyRiver]

opt for science subjects if you have solid background and knowledge of it

[@PPSCJobs]

@@StudyRiver science ke subjects se essay cover ho jaega. I have a strong science background but there are rumors that one faces a difficulty in essay by going with science subjects

[@naumankhan8975]

i am just confused like can we skip a full group of subjects as i want to skip whole group two or its a problem i am a student of computer science

[@fakhartehseen5336]

Sir if someone is slow in writing punjabi and manage time in punjabi writing but he also prepare well punjabi ...should he/she opt it or not ? Kindly leave your comment . Thankd

[@beautiful.meiying]

Sir Is Criminology scoring? And as after 2019 result everyone is shifting towards Pol Sci, sir is it possible that IR become good choice for 2021? TIA

[@StudyRiver]

Criminology is a good subjects

[@usamasheraz9608]

Sir hamesha un logo ki baat zyada hoti ha jinka background Political sciences social sciences ya international relations Wala ha. Aise log Jo ka life sciences ya general sciences se hain Kya wo log compatible nhi hota. Is baat ko kindly next video main mention Kar dijiye ga. Boht shukriya

[@StudyRiver]

Ok sure

[@amberliaqat6451]

Hello sir i have done Bs Hon's in chemistry...and i want to appear in 2023 exam so can i opt 200 marks chemistry? Or political science which i dont have any base but it is scoring...please guide...

[@UsamaKhan-up1sr]

Sir Indo Pak history k bary main ap kia kahian gay thora background b ha or interest b hai.Lakin ye suna ha ye low scoring subject ha ap kia recommend krian gay mere Graduation Computer science main ha. Main computer science or Indo Pak history adopt krna chata hun ap kindly bata dian kesa combination ha ye.

[@StudyRiver]

Indo-pak History is not that much scoring. But it still depends on the depth of knowledge. i will recommend computer science. please consult previous years papers before finalising it

[@muhammadyousufhere]

Is there any chance of subtle change in syllabi regarding optional subjects I mean in terms of( group subjects) interchange?

[@StudyRiver]

no dear

[@AliHamza-zx5tv]

My optional subjects are 1. Political Science 2. Indo Pak History 3. Sociology 4. Urdu literature 5. I will opt for international or mercantile law. Because I'm law student. Sir please give your thoughts on this combination. I will be thankful.

[@StudyRiver]

Do you have the solid background of urdu literature??

[@StudyRiver]

other subjects are ok

[@AliHamza-zx5tv]

@@StudyRiver Not extraordinary. But reason behind this selection is that because urdu is also compulsory in and optional subject in PMS. So, Urdu is of 300 marks in PMS. I want that subjects should be overlapping, just in case of any unfortunate event. Guide me, if there is any better solution other than this.

[@StudyRiver]

please focus on scoring subjects not on overlapping subjects

[@AliHamza-zx5tv]

@@StudyRiver Should I opt Public administration rather than Urdu literature?

[@iqrahussain269]

sir i studied botany in graduation ..... also have a sound understanding in botany ...is it scoring subject r not? should i select it or not?

[@StudyRiver]

If you have sound grip on the subject then it is good to apply

[@arzanafshan1479]

Sir ye zrori h k hum group 1 se subject my rhy h to group 2 se b Len ???

[@StudyRiver]

Its not compulsory

[@Syedazainab1161]

Sir I complete my bachelor's in software engineering soo which optional subjects I have to opt?

[@ihtishamadvocate6038]

Sir Political science high scoring or low scoring

[@animaltreatmentchannel9763]

Sir agr veterinary science background ho tu pms krna chahy ya css bcz vet subject pms mn he only

[@StudyRiver]

as you wish dear both are competitive exam

[@shaheenali1196]

Sir kindly psychology pe video bnayen, koi guidance available nahi hai k opt krna chahiye ya nahi, aur kis student ko rakhna chahiye. Waiting

[@StudyRiver]

ok will make soon

[@inamullah7905]

Sir I will appear in 2022 insha Allah,would it better to prepare Punjabi from a Mentor in context of CSS reforms announced by Dr.Ishret Hussain..Or I have to focus on Just Compulsory Subject?

[@StudyRiver]

Dear first focus on compulsory subjects and then focus on optionals

[@zeeshanrana7213]

Sir kindly recomend me good book fr pakista affir and pol scince jazkllah khir

[@zeeshanrana7213]

Sir public add opt krna cahye kasa subject ha Yh?

[@abubakkerhashmi7162]

Sir computer science is scoring?

[@sadafamjad6207]

what you think about Muslim Law & jurisprudence?can opt for CSS?sir guide me..

[@StudyRiver]

yes you can

[@sadafamjad6207]

@@StudyRiver For Muslim Law & Jurisprudence and Urdu Literature ki koi book recommend krden sir g according to CSS Syllabus..

[@learnwithfaariya8034]

Sir business add or public add as a BCOM student which will be beneficial for me kindly guide me

[@propertyfacts3124]

Sir. I want to chose subjects plz healp my BA subjects are political science, sociology, history and I am preparing llb

[@StudyRiver]

please choose subjects yourself then we can discuss its pros and cons

[@MuhammadRizwan-ot4wn]

Sir Ghulam Hussain is always my inspiration. Salute to you respected Sir ❤

[@StudyRiver]

Thanks

[@SaraKhan-nl8cb]

is indo pak histoy scoring sub??

[@imrankhan-ny3vk]

Sir Can I opt Competitive study of Major religion ? I’m a Muslim student but I’m interested in competitive study of major religion !

[@imrankhan-ny3vk]

*Comparative

[@husna5799]

Sir how is constitutional law for 2022? I heard constitutional law failed in 2008, 2015 and now its gonna be 2022 as a trend.

[@StudyRiver]

Its a Good subject

[@aftabrh8589]

Sir plz tell me is it compulsory to select a subject from 2nd group??

[@StudyRiver]

Tell me your selections of subjects

[@abidhussain8522]

Sir general knowledge Ka koi online session or current affair Ka session rakhy India my kafi logg live session karty ha

[@StudyRiver]

ok will do that

[@ejazvlogs3605]

General bahuth lengthy hai ,Kuch bi karlo cover Nahi Hoga Gscience ko cover karlo

[@ihtishamadvocate6038]

Sir What is your idea about. Law ,

[@ihtishamadvocate6038]

Sir LLB k canidates kye law group mein sy knsa subject thik High score wala

[@hamzayousafzai9204]

Very nice and usefull info. Stay blessed

[@StudyRiver]

So nice of you

[@husna5799]

Gender studies is scoring but from last 2 years its been targeted bcz a lot of ppl r taking it. So wht to do?

[@StudyRiver]

Depend on you

[@hadiashahid9031]

hello sir, can I skip group II if I don't want to select any subject from there?

[@StudyRiver]

You can

[@sabaiman8565]

Sir mry b.sc me subjects computer science, physics or math thy or me MIT ki ab to optional subjects computer science, physics, sociology or gender studies thk hen?

[@StudyRiver]

good subjects

[@asaduzair8397]

Sir g kia ap sy rabta kar skta hun subject selection k bary me information leni he me ny engineering ki hui he

[@StudyRiver]

please post your query here

[@asaduzair8397]

Sir g me ny mechatronics engineering ki he ur mughy kindly subject selection k hawaly sy help chahie thi k komsy subject select kroon kindly guide kry dyn

[@farhatkhan8417]

Sir I opt chemistry, zoology , political science , indo pak history as my optional subjects . . Are they right

[@StudyRiver]

If you have grip on these subject then you can

[@yesiknowthis]

What options are you offering online? sir..

[@StudyRiver]

u can call us at 0310 171 3000

[@cssandpmshub7754]

ماشااللہ

[@StudyRiver]

Jazakallah

[@ayeshavirk5813]

Sir i have done m.ba Should i opt Mercantile law or criminology????

[@StudyRiver]

Mercantile is better option if you have already studied it

[@irfanaslam5482]

Asslam o alai kom sir...... Sir how are you........ Sir please group-3 k bary ma koi suggestions dain

[@StudyRiver]

It’s good option

[@irfanaslam5482]

Sir group-3 ma mujhy confusion ho rahie Kon sy subject bhtr rahy gy ma ny B.sc with botany zoology and chemistry k sth kiya hoa hy

[@rawatsohail7948]

Sir guid me for Desprvtie test of preventive officer.

[@StudyRiver]

will try to do that

[@getrelaxedfeeling4143]

sir kia app ki book (general science and ability by mian shafiq) enough hai css kay liye...Sir please suggest me

[@StudyRiver]

Yep it’s enough

[@getrelaxedfeeling4143]

@@StudyRiver Thank you very much Sir

[@StudyRiver]

Welcome

[@arbab-zb9es]

sir what do u say about economic?

[@StudyRiver]

Its a good subject

[@mkmehsood123]

Sir British history or European history, which ones are easy and scoring

[@StudyRiver]

Both are equally scorning

[@tahreemzahra7]

Sir please post more videos on "Psychology " Bht km info hai iski utube pe

[@StudyRiver]

ok dear

[@dreamer7800]

Sir environmental science par ik lecture bana dain

[@StudyRiver]

ok sure

[@ihtishamadvocate6038]

Sociology, punjabi,mass communication

[@abrarnaqvi6772]

Sir Jo yh 2020 k last me CSS Ka again exam ho rahy hain kya Punjab province Waly exam dy skty hain ?

[@StudyRiver]

every year regular exam is conducted by FPSC and eligible candidates can apply for it

[@abrarnaqvi6772]

@@StudyRiver css special exam b dy skty hain kya?

[@usmanakram6678]

A.o.A sir Sir mera background BS chemistry hy ma optional kon kon sy adopt kru kindly meri help kren plzz

[@StudyRiver]

Contact us for queries and registration at : 0315 7773680

[@aimaali1662]

Sir If bechlors degree have in double maths.what subject I should choose?

[@StudyRiver]

Analyze your background knowledge and personal Interest.

[@aimaali1662]

Sir! Can you give me contact number?

[@CSSPMSJobsMcqs]

Sir plz ye bta agriculture scoring ha

[@StudyRiver]

Agriculture is a scoring subject

[@CSSPMSJobsMcqs]

@@StudyRiver sir g mane bsc honor agri ma ki gender study rkho ya agri

[@CSSPMSJobsMcqs]

@@StudyRiver air sir g apki agriculture thi na sare yhi khte scoring nai

[@islamandpeace2406]

sir plz tell me about indo pak history, is it low scoring subject?

[@StudyRiver]

it is ok but not very high scoring

[@eram9062]

Sir plz guide is economics is a good and scoring subject and Islamic history also

[@StudyRiver]

Yes, Economics is a high scoring subject. You can fetch up to 140+ marks in Economics and for Islamic History, it is also a good subject.

[@eram9062]

@@StudyRiver Thank u so much sir u r doing great job to every one may Allah give u reward u r such a great guider and great teacher for us thank u so much for reply

[@zeeshanrana7213]

Aoa sir kia ma botany ko as a optional rakh skta ? Mere msc botany ha but mostly log kahty ka botany scoring nhi means sciences na rakhyn ? Gender kasa sub plz guide me

[@StudyRiver]

if you have sound knowledge of Botany go for it please

[@zeeshanrana7213]

CSS Club sir agr 65 percent ho potential botany ka hmra knwledge tu kia opt krna cahye botany ? And kindly Yh b bta dyn gender studies kasa subject ha opt kr lana cahye 2021 ka lye ... USA history ki trha fluctuate tu nhi krta gender?

[@StudyRiver]

from where you will prepare the remaining 30% botany? If you will get tution from some college teacher then its ok. otherwise dont go for selective study

[@StudyRiver]

Gender is good subject

[@zeeshanrana7213]

CSS Club sir kia USA history save rhy ga 2021 and next coming 3 years ka lye ? Kia Yh wise decsion hoga agr chooise kr lia jaye USA history?

[@mkmehsood123]

Sir British history or European history which one easy and scoring

[@StudyRiver]

Equally scoring

[@roxanbaar6179]

Sir urdu mein achy numbr a skty hain 70 tk .

[@StudyRiver]

if you have a solid background of it

[@Knowledge_Hunt]

In my opinion, don't opt it because in English as well as urdu literature, one needs to analyse critically, also one doesn't knows if the examiner thinks the same way as u do....! Also if u have done graduation in English or urdu, u might know that highest scores lie between 75-80...so if u ain't VERY good at it, ur score may lie between 50-60...which isn't a good score...

[@universeofzoology6543]

which author book should i buy for pakistan affair plz give sugestion

[@StudyRiver]

pak affairs by Ikram Rabbani

[@universeofzoology6543]

@@StudyRiver jazak ALLAH sir

[@mz-gg3bq]

Sir please make a vedio about applied math and pure math. css paper

[@StudyRiver]

ok

[@cssrelatedvideosahmed8678]

Brainstorming prrr video banae sir

[@StudyRiver]

Very soon

[@usmanakram6678]

Kindly sir subject select krny me meri help kr den plzz

[@StudyRiver]

Contact us for queries and registration at : 0315 7773680

[@HH-gw2yp]

What about islamic history and culture?

[@StudyRiver]

Good

[@amaraafzal3916]

Sir, US History or European History

[@StudyRiver]

Both subjects are good and can get you good marks. It is your own choice to choose and go. By the way, syllabus of 'History of USA' is quite shorter than European history.

[@amaraafzal3916]

thank you sir, i have another question political science or international relations currently my bundle is : political science business administration gender studies sociology European history or US history my only concern is US history is not much scoring because every student has this in bundle. i have a bachelor's degree in Business so i have studied Business administration obviously, sociology and gender regards

[@alim12996]

Very helpful video for beginners.. Thank you

[@StudyRiver]

So nice of you

[@alikazim9522]

@@StudyRiverAsslamo alaikum sir I have recently done fsc now I am confused b/w political science and international relations I decided to do this degree Quaid e Azam uni or NDU uni is it good?

[@rabiaarshad3691]

What about zoology

[@StudyRiver]

if you have a sound knowledge go for it

[@rabiaarshad3691]

@@StudyRiver thank you

[@faheemulhaquetunio4629]

sir, apni life pee ek video banao apki success kee bary m plz

[@StudyRiver]

Ok

[@faheemulhaquetunio4629]

THANK YOU SIR AND IT's a req

[@faheemulhaquetunio4629]

EK ISA VIDEO HOO BHALI AP FICTIONAL BANA DOO LAKIN ISSI BATAIN IMPART KARYE STUDENTS KY RONGTY KHARY HO JAIE

[@StudyRiver]

Ok

[@mobilecopmptertipsandtrick4335]

Asalamoalaikum sir! PMS Ministerial related issue he. Please Imran rafique AC.ka number to send kar do

[@rawatsohail7948]

Sir guid me for Desprvtie test of preventive officer.

[@StudyRiver]

Dear complete the whole syllabus as per the ad

[@rawatsohail7948]

@@StudyRiver Sir abi tk slybus announce nhi Kia FPSC ny.