CSS MPT is a mandatory qualifying test for appearing in main written CSS examination.
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 1 October 2024 and the CSS 2025 exams will commence from 28 February 2025.
CSS PAST PAPERS SOLVED MCQs
- The branch of economics concerned with overall performance of the economy is known as
- The branch of economics concerned with the use of statistical methods to obtain empirical results for economic relations is known as
- The branch of economics concerned with the behavior of markets, firms, and households is known as
- How many countries have landed a robot on the Moon?
- The only country which has landed a robot near the south pole of the Moon is
CSS MPT: Important Dates
- Advertisement for CSS MPT On: 16 August 2024
- Online Applications for MPT: 17 Aug – 31 Aug 2024
- Conduct of MPT & Posting of Answer Key on Web: 1 October 2024
- MPT Result Announcement: 16 October 2024
- Advertisement for CSS 2025 written exam: 26 November 2024
- Receipt of online applications from MPT qualifiers: 27 Nov – 12 Dec 2024
- Hardcopy of Forms & Documents from MPT Qualifiers: by 8 January 2025
- CSS Written Examination (commencement date): 28 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. 500/- (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.