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Compulsory Papers (6 Papers)
English Précis & Composition
Précis writing, comprehension, grammar and composition for the CSS/PMS compulsory English paper. Daily newspaper practice integrated.
General Science & Ability
Physics, chemistry, biology, everyday science, logical reasoning and quantitative aptitude for the CSS compulsory General Science paper.
Islamiyat
Quranic verses, Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, Islamic history and the life of the Prophet ﷺ for the compulsory Islamiyat paper.
Pakistan Affairs
Pakistan's constitutional evolution, history, geography, CPEC, foreign policy, nuclear doctrine, economy and current challenges — compulsory 100-mark paper.
Current Affairs
Pakistan, South Asia and global current events for the CSS 100-mark compulsory Current Affairs paper. Live news analysis included.
Optional Group 1
Accountancy & Auditing
Financial accounting, auditing standards, corporate reporting and government auditing — 200-mark optional paper for CSS examination.
Economics
Micro and macroeconomics, development economics, trade theory, monetary policy — 200 marks in CSS Optional Group 1.
Computer Science
Algorithms, data structures, software engineering and information systems for the CSS Computer Science optional — 200 marks.
Political Science
Political theory, comparative politics, constitutional law and governance frameworks — 200-mark CSS optional.
International Relations
IR theories, great power politics, Pakistan foreign policy, South Asia dynamics and multilateral institutions — 200 marks, Optional Group 1.
Optional Group 2
Physics
Classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics and modern physics for CSS Optional Group 2 — 200 marks.
Chemistry
Organic, inorganic and physical chemistry for the CSS Chemistry optional paper — 200 marks.
Applied Mathematics
Calculus, differential equations, linear algebra and applied methods — 100 marks in CSS Optional Group 2.
Pure Mathematics
Real analysis, abstract algebra and advanced mathematical theory — 100-mark CSS optional.
Statistics
Probability, statistical inference, regression and econometric methods for CSS Statistics optional — 100 marks.
Geology
Earth sciences, mineralogy, stratigraphy and geological history of Pakistan — 100-mark CSS optional.
Optional Group 3
Business Administration
Management theory, organisational behaviour, finance and marketing — 100-mark CSS Optional Group 3.
Public Administration
Bureaucratic theory, public policy, administrative law and civil service reforms — 100 marks.
Governance & Public Policies
Policy analysis, governance frameworks, public sector management and accountability systems — 100 marks.
Town Planning & Urban Management
Urban development, land use planning, infrastructure policy and housing — 100-mark CSS optional.
Optional Group 4
History of Pakistan & India
Mughal era, colonial period, independence movement, partition and post-1947 history — 100 marks.
Islamic History & Culture
Islamic civilisation, the Caliphates, Mughal empire and the Ottoman era — 100-mark CSS optional.
British History
The British Empire, Victorian era, World Wars and post-war British politics — 100 marks.
European History
Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment, Napoleonic era and modern Europe — 100 marks.
History of USA
American Revolution, Civil War, New Deal, Cold War and contemporary United States — 100 marks.
Optional Group 5
Gender Studies
Gender theory, women's rights in Pakistan and international conventions — 100 marks.
Environmental Sciences
Ecology, climate change, biodiversity, environmental law and sustainability policy — 100 marks.
Agriculture & Forestry
Agricultural economics, crop science, forestry management and Pakistan's agrarian economy — 100 marks.
Botany
Plant biology, taxonomy, physiology and economic botany — 100-mark CSS optional.
Zoology
Animal biology, ecology, genetics and wildlife conservation — 100 marks.
English Literature
British literary canon, poetry, drama and prose from Renaissance to postmodernism — 100 marks.
Urdu Literature
Classical and modern Urdu poetry, prose and literary criticism — 100 marks.
Optional Group 6
Law
General principles of law, jurisprudence and legal systems — 100-mark CSS optional.
Constitutional Law
Pakistan's Constitution, federal-provincial relations and fundamental rights — 100 marks.
International Law
Public international law, treaties, ICJ, UN charter and state responsibility — 100 marks.
Muslim Law & Jurisprudence
Islamic legal theory, fiqh, sources of Islamic law and contemporary applications — 100 marks.
Mercantile Law
Contract law, company law, commercial transactions and banking law — 100 marks.
Criminology
Crime theory, criminal justice, penology and Pakistan's criminal justice system — 100 marks.
Philosophy
Western and Islamic philosophy, logic, ethics and political philosophy — 100 marks.
Optional Group 7
Journalism & Mass Communication
Media theory, press law, digital journalism and mass communication in Pakistan — 100 marks.
Psychology
Social, cognitive and developmental psychology — 100 marks in CSS Optional Group 7.
Geography
Physical and human geography, Pakistan's geography, geopolitics and cartography — 100 marks.
Sociology
Social theory, Pakistani society and applied sociology — 100 marks.
Anthropology
Cultural anthropology, social structures and ethnographic study of Pakistani society — 100 marks.
Punjabi
Punjabi language, literature and cultural heritage — 100 marks.
Sindhi
Sindhi language and literary tradition — 100 marks.
Pushto
Pashto language, literature and oral traditions — 100 marks.
Balochi
Balochi language and literary heritage — 100 marks.
Persian
Persian language, classical literature and its influence on Urdu — 100 marks.
Arabic
Arabic language, grammar and classical texts — 100 marks.
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