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

The last date to apply for CSS MPT was 26 August 2024. The CSS MPT will be conducted on 17 November 2024, and it is mandatory to pass to sit in the CSS 2025 written examination, which will commence from 15 February 2025.

NOTE: CSS candidates now can download the admit card for the upcoming CSS MPT from the FPSC website.

CSS MPT MCQs

The Nobel Peace Prize 2024 was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo for its efforts to achieve a world

(A) peaceful place for everyone
(B) free from oppression of women
(C) free of nuclear weapons
(D) without fossils fuels

The answer is: (C) free of nuclear weapons
The Nobel Peace Prize 2024 was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons. Nihon Hidankyo is a group that represents survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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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 2024 was held on 1 October 2023 and the CSS 2024 exams commenced on 29 February 2024. Similarly, the CSS MPT for CSS 2025 will be held on 17 November 2024 and the CSS 2025 exams will commence from 15 February 2025.

CSS MPT: Important Dates

Advertisement for CSS MPT On: 11 August 2024
Online Applications for MPT: 12 Aug – 26 Aug 2024
Conduct of MPT & Posting of Answer Key on Web: 17 November 2024
MPT Result Announcement: 30 October 2024
Advertisement for CSS 2025 written exam: 1 December 2024
Receipt of online applications from MPT qualifiers: 2 Dec – 16 Dec 2024
Hardcopy of Forms & Documents from MPT Qualifiers: by 26 December 2024
CSS Written Examination (commencement date): 15 February 2025

CSS MCQ Based Preliminary Test (MPT)

Mandatory Qualifying Test for appearing in Main Written CSS CE 2025.
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 31.12.2024.
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 2024 are eligible to apply for the CSS-2025 examination.

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