CSS 2027 Written Exam Application Guide: Apply Before 25 November

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has invited applications for the written part of the CSS 2027 Competitive Examination, opening the next stage for candidates who cleared the screening test. The public notice, dated 8 November 2026, sets the deadline and calendar for the written examination.

Only candidates who qualified the MCQ-Based Preliminary Test (MPT) for the Competitive Examination 2027 can apply for this written stage. If you did not qualify the MPT, you cannot apply for the CSS 2027 written examination.

CSS 2027 Written Exam Applications at a Glance

Who Can Apply

• MPT qualified only: Only candidates who qualified the MCQ-Based Preliminary Test (MPT) CE-2027 are eligible to apply for the written examination.
• Second-division degree: At least a second-division bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• Own domicile: Candidates must hold a domicile certificate in their own name.
• Age limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of 31 December 2026.
• Age relaxation: A two-year relaxation is available for the categories covered under Rule 6 of the CSS Competitive Examination Rules 2019.
• Cut-off date: 31 December 2026 is the cut-off date for age, qualifications and domicile under Rule 5 of the CSS Competitive Examination Rules 2019.
• Governing rules: The examination is governed entirely by the CSS Competitive Examination Rules 2019.

Application Fee and Payment

• Fee amount: The application fee is Rs 2,200, payable through a Payment Slip ID (PSID).
• Payment channels: Pay through 1-Link, including ATMs, mobile banking such as Easypaisa and JazzCash, internet banking, and over-the-counter payment at 1-Link member banks.
• Not accepted: FPSC does not accept the old challan form TR-6, cheques, bank drafts or pay orders.
• Payment is not submission: Paying the fee does not submit the application. Candidates must log in again and complete and submit the online form separately.
• Check Application History: After submitting the form, check your Application History on the FPSC portal to confirm that the application was received.

How to Apply Online

1. Sign in to the portal: Go to fpsc.gov.pk and open Apply Online, signing in with your existing MPT login and password.
2. Pay the fee first: Generate your Payment Slip ID (PSID) and pay Rs 2,200 through 1-Link using an ATM, mobile banking, internet banking or an over-the-counter branch.
3. Log in again: After payment, log in again through Apply Online to complete the application form.
4. Select optional subjects: Choose your optional subjects from Appendix-I of the examination rules.
5. Choose occupational groups: Select your preferred occupational groups in order of preference.
6. Choose your exam centre: Select the city where you want to appear for the written examination.
7. Submit the form: Submit the online application and check your Application History to confirm it was received, well before 25 November 2026.
8. Send the printed copy: Print the submitted form, sign it, and send it with attested documents to FPSC before 4 December 2026.

Documents to Send to FPSC

• Signed printed copy: The printed copy of the submitted online application, duly signed by the candidate.
• Educational documents: Attested copies of your educational certificates and degrees.
• CNIC: An attested copy of your Computerised National Identity Card.
• Domicile certificate: An attested copy of your domicile certificate.
• Photographs: Four recent photographs, as required by the public notice.
• Deadline: The complete set must reach FPSC before 4 December 2026 (Friday); post early to allow for delivery time.

Written Examination Schedule

• Exam begins: The written examination is tentatively scheduled to begin on 27 January 2027 (Wednesday).
• Exam cities: The written examination will be held in 19 cities across Pakistan.
• Admission certificates: FPSC will upload admission certificates on its website by 8 January 2027 (Friday); candidates must download them from the website.
• No postal notification: FPSC will not send admission certificates by post, so candidates must check the website themselves.
• Provisional admission: Admission to the examination is provisional and at the candidate’s own risk under Rules 11(20) and 11(21); FPSC can cancel a candidate’s admission at any stage if the candidate is found ineligible.

Contact and Helpline Details

Conclusion

The CSS 2027 written exam applications are open only for candidates who qualified the MPT, and the window is short: apply online well before 25 November 2026, pay the Rs 2,200 fee through 1-Link, submit the form, and make sure the signed printed copy with attested documents reaches FPSC before 4 December 2026. With the written examination tentatively beginning on 27 January 2027, applicants should now focus on preparation and download their admission certificates from the FPSC website by 8 January 2027.

FAQs

Who can apply for the CSS 2027 written examination?
Only candidates who qualified the MCQ-Based Preliminary Test (MPT) CE-2027 can apply.

What is the last date to apply for CSS 2027 written exam?
Online applications should be submitted well before 25 November 2026 (Wednesday). The signed printed copy with attested documents must reach FPSC before 4 December 2026 (Friday).

What is the fee for CSS 2027 written exam applications?
Rs 2,200, payable through a Payment Slip ID (PSID) via 1-Link, including ATMs, mobile banking, internet banking and over-the-counter payment at 1-Link member banks.

When will the CSS 2027 written examination begin?
Tentatively on 27 January 2027 (Wednesday) in 19 cities across Pakistan.

How will I get my CSS 2027 admission certificate?
FPSC will upload admission certificates on its website by 8 January 2027 (Friday). Download them from the FPSC website, as no postal notification will be sent.

Shahzad Sahil

Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.