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CSS Compulsory Papers Syllabus
Complete study hierarchy for the six FPSC CSS compulsory papers: English Essay, Precis and Composition, General Science and Ability, Current Affairs, Pakistan Affairs, and Islamic Studies. The full CSS Compulsory Papers syllabus: 6 subjects, 38 chapters and 145 topics, with 305 flashcards written against it.
CSS Compulsory Papers subjects
CSS Compulsory Papers has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
English Essay
- Foundations of Essay Writing · 3 topics
- Outlining and Structure · 4 topics
- Coherence, Cohesion and Style · 4 topics
- Language and Mechanics · 4 topics
- Essay Themes and Content · 5 topics
- Practice and Evaluation · 4 topics
English (Precis and Composition)
- Precis Writing · 4 topics
- Reading Comprehension · 3 topics
- Grammar and Usage · 5 topics
- Vocabulary · 4 topics
- Sentence Structure and Composition · 4 topics
- Translation · 3 topics
General Science and Ability
- Physical Sciences · 4 topics
- Biological Sciences · 5 topics
- Environmental Science · 4 topics
- Information and Modern Technology · 3 topics
- Food Science and Energy Resources · 3 topics
- Quantitative Ability and Reasoning · 6 topics
Current Affairs
- Pakistan's Domestic Affairs · 4 topics
- Pakistan's External Affairs · 4 topics
- International Relations and Geopolitics · 4 topics
- Global Economy and Trade · 3 topics
- Contemporary Global Issues · 4 topics
- Science, Technology and Society · 3 topics
Pakistan Affairs
- Ideology of Pakistan · 3 topics
- Muslim Rule and Reform Movements in the Subcontinent · 3 topics
- Pakistan Movement · 4 topics
- Land and People of Pakistan · 3 topics
- Constitutional and Political Development · 4 topics
- Economy of Pakistan · 3 topics
- Foreign Policy of Pakistan · 4 topics
- Contemporary National Issues · 4 topics
Islamic Studies
- Introduction to Islam · 3 topics
- Sources of Islam · 4 topics
- Seerah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) · 4 topics
- The Islamic Social System · 4 topics
- The Islamic Economic and Political System · 4 topics
- Islamic Civilization and Contemporary Thought · 4 topics
CSS Compulsory Papers flashcards
305 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
CSS Compulsory Papers syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the CSS Compulsory Papers syllabus?
CSS Compulsory Papers covers 6 subjects: English Essay, English (Precis and Composition), General Science and Ability, Current Affairs, Pakistan Affairs and Islamic Studies.
How many chapters and topics are in the CSS Compulsory Papers syllabus?
38 chapters and 145 topics, across 6 subjects. Pakistan Affairs is the largest subject, with 28 topics in 8 chapters.
Are there CSS Compulsory Papers flashcards?
Yes — 305 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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