The Central Superior Services (CSS) Competitive Examination is conducted by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC). The exam is one option into federal civil service. Its rules, syllabus and dates are set by FPSC and may change between exam cycles.
FPSC's notice dated 8 November 2026 says only applicants who qualified the MPT may apply for the written exam. The written exam is tentatively scheduled to begin on 27 January 2027. Read the full notice before applying.
How CSS selection is organized
FPSC runs the MPT as a screening step before the written examination. Applicants who meet the MPT requirement and the exam rules may apply for the written exam. Further stages can include medical examination, psychological tests and viva voce under the applicable rules.
The exact sequence, forms and document deadlines for CE-2027 are set out in the current FPSC notice. For this cycle, the notice says the hard-copy documents must reach FPSC by 4 December 2026. Complete the online application and follow all submission steps in the notice.
Eligibility: read the current rules
For CE-2027, FPSC's notice specifies a bachelor's degree with at least second division, an age range of 21 to 30 years as of 31 December 2026, and limited age relaxation for listed categories under the CSS rules. These conditions are not a personal eligibility decision; check every clause in the current notice and rules.
Subjects and syllabus
Use FPSC's CSS syllabus and MPT syllabus. Read the subject choices and paper requirements directly from FPSC. Build your plan around the official syllabus for your exam cycle.
CE-2027: important official links
For a simple schedule-building approach, see the CSS study plan. For other public-service exams, visit provincial PMS and CCE exams.
FPSC notice rechecked 14 November 2026. Information can change. Check the official source for current dates, rules and instructions.