CSS MPT | Syllabus | Past Papers | Preparation | MPT MCQs

The CSS MPT was conducted on 17 November 2024, and it was mandatory to pass to sit in the CSS 2025 written examination, which will commence from 15 February 2025.

CSS MPT MCQs

On 20 January 2025, Donald Trump will become the ________ president of the United States.

(A) 43rd
(B) 45th
(C) 47th
(D) 49th

The answer is: (C) 47th
On 20 January 2025, Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States.

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CSS 2025

CSS MPT Date: 17 November 2024
CSS Written Exam: 15 February 2025

There are 3 steps in CSS Examination:
(1) CSS MPT
(2) CSS Written Exam
NOTE: Only CSS MPT qualifiers are eligible to take CSS written exam.
(3) CSS Interview
NOTE: Only CSS Written Exam qualifiers are eligible to take CSS Interview.

For reference, the CSS MPT for CSS 2025 was held on 17 November 2024 and the CSS 2025 exams will commence from 15 February 2025. Similarly, the next CSS MPT will be held in October 2025, and the CSS written examination will be held in February 2026.

CSS MPT: Important Dates

Advertisement for CSS MPT: August 2025
Online Applications for MPT: 12 Aug – 26 Aug 2025
Conduct of MPT & Posting of Answer Key on Web: October 2025
MPT Result Announcement: November 2025
Advertisement for CSS 2025 written exam: December 2025
Receipt of online applications from MPT qualifiers: December 2025
Hardcopy of Forms & Documents from MPT Qualifiers: by 26 December 2025
CSS Written Examination (commencement date): February 2026

CSS MCQ Based Preliminary Test (MPT)

Mandatory Qualifying Test for appearing in Main Written CSS CE 2026.
Appearance in MPT will not be counted as a chance.
Answer key will be uploaded on FPSC website on the same day after conclusion of Test.
Candidates will be allowed to take carbon copy of answer sheet.
MPT will be a knowledge-based test.
Score of MPT will be valid only for the same year’s CSS CE and will not be counted towards overall marks determining final merit position.
Cut-off date to determine eligibility in terms of age, qualification, domicile etc. is 31.12.2025.
Fee for MPT will be Rs 250 (Non-Refundable).

CSS MPT Pattern

Number of Questions: 200 MCQs
Time Allowed: 200 minutes
Test Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Negative Marking: NO
Passing Marks: 33% (at least 66 correct answers out of 200 MCQs)

CSS Eligibility

All graduates having at least 2nd Division in Bachelor’s degree and between the age of 21 to 30 years on 31st December 2025 are eligible to apply for the CSS-2026 examination.

Two Years Age Relaxation is admissible to the Categories Specified in CSS CE Rules 2019.