FPSC CSS Exam Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

To be eligible for the CSS Exam, you must be between 21 and 30 years old, calculated as of December 31st of the year preceding the exam. For example, if you’re applying for the 2025 CSS Exam, your age on December 31st, 2024, cannot be less than 21 or more than 30. Remember, exceeding either limit by even a day disqualifies you.

Academic Qualifications

The CSS Exam Eligibility Criteria demands a minimum educational qualification of a Bachelor’s degree with a second division (or equivalent Grade C) from a recognized university in Pakistan. The university must be accredited by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). If you hold a foreign degree, ensure it’s recognized by the HEC for equivalence. Candidates with a third division Bachelor’s degree can still apply if they possess a higher division in their Master’s degree.

Nationality and Domicile

• Pakistani citizen: You must be a citizen of Pakistan by birth or through legal registration.
• Permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir: This includes individuals holding a valid domicile certificate issued by the relevant authorities.