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Conducted by: FPSC
Written papers: 6 compulsory + 6 optional (600 + 600 marks)
Age limit: 21–30 (relaxations apply)
Attempts: Up to 3

Compulsory subjects (7)

One essay, 3 hours

Précis, grammar, vocabulary

Science + reasoning

Pakistan and world

History, polity, economy

For Muslim candidates

For non-Muslim candidates

Optional subjects by group

A sample of subjects is shown. Always confirm group rules in the official syllabus.

Frequently asked questions

How many compulsory papers are there?

Six papers of 100 marks each. Muslim candidates take Islamic Studies; non-Muslim candidates may take Comparative Study of Major Religions instead.

How are optional subjects chosen?

Optional subjects are arranged in groups. Candidates pick subjects worth 600 marks in total, following the group rules in the official FPSC syllabus.

Is there a screening test?

Yes. Candidates first sit the MCQ-based Preliminary Test (MPT) and must pass it to appear in the written exam.

Compulsory subjects (7)

English Essay

English (Précis & Composition)

General Science & Ability

Current Affairs

Pakistan Affairs

Islamic Studies

Comparative Study of Major Religions

Optional subjects by group

Group I · up to 200 marks from this group

International Relations

Political Science

Group III · up to 100 marks from this group

Public Administration

Group IV · up to 100 marks from this group

History of Pakistan & India

Group V · up to 100 marks from this group

Gender Studies

Group VII · up to 100 marks from this group

Geography

Other

Accountancy & Auditing

Agriculture

Agriculture & Forestry

Anthropology

Applied Mathematics

Arabic

Balochi

Botany

British History

Business Administration

Chemistry

Computer Science

Constitutional Law

Criminology

Economics

English Literature

Environmental Sciences

European History

Forestry

Geology

Governance & Public Policies

History of USA

International Law

Islamic History & Culture

Journalism & Mass Communication

Law

Mercantile Law

Muslim Law & Jurisprudence

Pashto

Persian

Philosophy

Physics

Psychology

Punjabi

Pure Mathematics

Sindhi

Sociology

Statistics

Town Planning & Urban Management

Urdu Literature

Zoology

All optional subjects A–Z

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