CSS Registration Process: Steb-by-Step Guide

The CSS Registration process involves two main steps:

1. MPT (Multiple Choice Preliminary Test)
2. CSS Written Exams

The Multiple Choice Preliminary Test (MPT) is a crucial screening examination conducted by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) to shortlist candidates for the Central Superior Services (CSS) written examination. 

Here is a brief and accurate process for CSS MPT (MCQs Based Preliminary Test) Registration as per FPSC guidelines:

✅ CSS MPT Registration Process (as of latest FPSC rules)

1. FPSC Advertisement

• FPSC announces the schedule and registration for the MPT (CSS Screening Test) through newspapers and on its official website:
  https://www.fpsc.gov.pk
• This usually happens around August to October each year.

2. Online Registration

• Visit FPSC CSS MPT Portal and click on Apply Online for CSS MPT.
• Create your profile/account on this website, which will be used for all communication through FPSC.
• Fill out the online form carefully with the following:
  • Personal details (name, CNIC, DOB, address)
  • Academic qualifications
  • Domicile and test center
  • Contact information (email & phone)

3. Deposit Application Fee

• Pay the MPT test fee (usually Rs. 250) at any National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) branch.
• Use the Challan Form (downloadable from the FPSC website).
• The fee is deposited under: Head of Account: C02101- Organs of State- Exam Fee (FPSC Receipt)

4. Submit Application

• Submit the online form after completing it.
• No hard copy of the application is required for MPT.

5. Download Admission Certificate

• FPSC uploads the Admission Certificate (roll number slip) on its website about 1–2 weeks before the test.
• You must download and print it.

6. Appear in MPT

• Bring the following to the test center on the exam day:
  • Printed Admission Certificate
  • Original CNIC
  • Original paid challan (receipt)

7. How to Prepare MPT?

Preparing for the MPT exams can be a daunting task, but with the right approach, it can also be a rewarding journey of growth and self-improvement. The key to successful preparation lies not in rote memorization but in embracing a natural learning process that enhances understanding and retention. Here’s a guide to help you navigate this path effectively, starting from the basics and building up to mastery.

7. Result Declaration

• FPSC announces MPT results on its website.
• Candidates who pass the MPT are eligible to apply for the CSS written exam (next stage).

✅ CSS Written Exams Registration Process

Here is a brief outline of the CSS Registration Process as per the FPSC (Federal Public Service Commission) guidelines:

1. Advertisement by FPSC

• FPSC publishes the CSS Exam advertisement in newspapers and on its official website (https://www.fpsc.gov.pk) around September or October each year.

2. Online Registration

• Candidates must apply online through the FPSC website.
• Fill the CSS Competitive Examination online application form carefully.
• Upload a recent passport-sized photograph, CNIC, and educational documents.
• Download and print the hard copy of the application after submission.

3. Application Fee

• Deposit the application fee (usually Rs. 2,200) in the nearest National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) branch under Head of Account: C02101- Organs of State Exam Fee (FPSC Receipt).
• Keep the original treasury receipt (Challan Form).

4. Submission of Documents

• Send the signed hard copy of the online application form along with:
  • Original treasury receipt (Challan)
  • Photocopies of CNIC, passport-sized photographs, educational certificates, and domicile.
• Dispatch to FPSC Headquarters, Islamabad, before the given deadline (usually in December).

5. Issuance of Admission Certificates

• FPSC issues online admission certificates a few weeks before the written exam.
• Candidates must download and print their admission certificate from the FPSC website.

6. Written Exam

• Held usually in February each year across major cities in Pakistan.

FPSC does not officially publish sample filled forms, but here’s a mock/sample filled CSS online application form based on standard entries. This is only for guidance to help you understand how to fill the form correctly.

✅ Sample Filled CSS Online Application Form

Important Tips

• Make sure all details match your official documents.
• Do not leave mandatory fields blank.
• Use a valid email address that you check regularly.
• Attach clear scanned copies of all required documents.