The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has officially announced the CSS Date Sheet 2026 for the written Competitive Examination. The exams are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, 4th February 2026 and will continue until Sunday, 15th February 2026.

This page provides the complete, verified, and official CSS 2026 exam schedule, including compulsory and optional subjects along with exact timings.

Download Official CSS Date Sheet 2026 PDF

You can download the official FPSC-issued CSS Date Sheet 2026 PDF directly from here:

CSS Written Examination 2026 – Important Overview

• Exam Conducting Body: Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
• Exam Name: Competitive Examination (CSS) 2026
• Start Date: 4th February 2026
• End Date: 15th February 2026
• Exam Type: Written Examination
• Mode: Physical/On-Campus
• Official Notification Date: 9th January 2026

The examination is divided into two main parts:

1. Compulsory Subjects – from 4th to 9th February 2026
2. Optional Subjects – from 10th to 15th February 2026

CSS 2026 Compulsory Subjects Schedule

All candidates must appear in the following compulsory papers:

Date	Day	Subject	Time
04-02-2026	Wednesday	English Essay	11:00 AM – 02:00 PM
05-02-2026	Thursday	English (Précis & Composition)	11:00 AM – 02:00 PM
06-02-2026	Friday	General Science & Ability	10:00 AM – 01:00 PM
07-02-2026	Saturday	Current Affairs	11:00 AM – 02:00 PM
08-02-2026	Sunday	Pakistan Affairs	11:00 AM – 02:00 PM
09-02-2026	Monday	Islamic Studies / Comparative Study of Religions	11:00 AM – 02:00 PM

These six papers form the core of the CSS written exam, and passing them is mandatory for every candidate.

CSS 2026 Optional Subjects Schedule

The optional papers will be conducted from 10th February to 15th February 2026 in morning and evening sessions.

Tuesday – 10 February 2026

Morning Session (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Accountancy & Auditing – I
• Computer Science – I
• Economics – I
• International Relations – I
• Political Science – I

Evening Session (02:00 PM – 05:00 PM)

• Accountancy & Auditing – II
• Computer Science – II
• Economics – II
• International Relations – II
• Political Science – II

Wednesday – 11 February 2026

Morning Session (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Anthropology
• Arabic
• Balochi
• Geography
• Journalism & Mass Communication
• Persian
• Psychology
• Punjabi
• Pashto
• Sindhi
• Sociology

Evening Session (02:00 PM – 05:00 PM)

• Agriculture & Forestry
• Botany
• English Literature
• Environmental Sciences
• Gender Studies
• Urdu Literature
• Zoology

Thursday – 12 February 2026

Morning Session (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Constitutional Law
• Criminology
• International Law
• Law
• Mercantile Law
• Muslim Law & Jurisprudence
• Philosophy

Evening Session (02:00 PM – 05:00 PM)

• British History
• European History
• History of Pakistan & India
• History of USA
• Islamic History & Culture

Friday – 13 February 2026

Morning Session (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Business Administration
• Governance & Public Policies
• Public Administration
• Town Planning & Urban Management

Evening Session (02:00 PM – 05:00 PM)

• Statistics

Saturday – 14 February 2026

Morning Session (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Applied Mathematics
• Chemistry – I
• Physics – I
• Pure Mathematics

Evening Session (02:00 PM – 05:00 PM)

• Chemistry – II
• Physics – II

Sunday – 15 February 2026

Morning Session (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Geology

Important Instructions for Candidates

All CSS 2026 candidates must keep the following points in mind:

• Arrive at the exam center at least 30 minutes before the reporting time
• Bring your CNIC and FPSC Admission Certificate
• Mobile phones and electronic devices are strictly prohibited
• Follow all FPSC exam center rules and COVID/health guidelines
• Carefully check your optional subject combinations and timings

How to Prepare After the CSS Date Sheet Announcement?

Now that the date sheet is officially released, candidates should:

• Create a day-wise revision plan
• Focus on compulsory subjects first
• Solve past papers under exam conditions
• Revise optional subjects according to schedule order
• Practice time management

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: When will CSS 2026 written exams start?

The CSS 2026 written examination will start on Wednesday, 4th February 2026 according to the official FPSC date sheet.

Q2: What is the last date of CSS 2026 exams?

The CSS 2026 written exams will end on Sunday, 15th February 2026 after completion of all optional subject papers.

Q3: Is the CSS 2026 date sheet officially announced?

Yes, FPSC officially announced the date sheet on 9th January 2026.

Q4: Where can I download the official date sheet?

You can download it from Zicosh or the official FPSC website.

Final Words

The announcement of the CSS Date Sheet 2026 marks the final phase of preparation for thousands of aspirants. This is the time to focus, revise smartly, and follow a disciplined study routine.

Zicosh will continue to provide:

• Past papers
• MCQs
• Study materials
• Preparation guides
• Exam updates

to help you succeed in CSS 2026.