CSS 2027 Written Exam Guide: Online Apply, Fee Rs 2,200 and 27 January Exam

For the thousands who cleared the first hurdle of Pakistan’s toughest examination, the next stage is open. The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has invited applications for the written part of the CSS Competitive Examination 2027, open only to MPT CE-2027 qualifiers. Applications close on 25 November 2026, the fee is Rs 2,200, and the written examination tentatively begins 27 January 2027 in 19 cities.

The Central Superior Services examination is the gateway to Pakistan’s civil service, where tens of thousands compete for a few posts each year. The MPT was only the screening stage; the written examination decides who moves on to the interview and psychological assessment. MPT qualifiers should treat 25 November as urgent.

Why This Stage Matters

The CSS examination runs in stages, each removing most candidates. The MPT was a screening test; the written examination tests subject knowledge, essay writing and analytical ability.

• Only MPT qualifiers can apply: MPT CE-2027 qualifiers only.
• A short application window: Applications close on 25 November 2026, a few weeks after the notice of 8 November 2026.
• A nationwide examination: The written examination is tentatively held from 27 January 2027 in 19 cities.
• Provisional admission: Admission is provisional at the candidate’s own risk; FPSC can cancel it at any stage.
• The full rules apply: CSS Competitive Examination Rules 2019 govern the examination.

Key Dates

Who Can Apply

Eligibility is measured against one cutoff date, 31 December 2026, for age, qualifications and domicile (Rule 5).

• MPT qualification: Only MPT CE-2027 qualifiers can apply.
• Education: At least a second-division bachelor’s degree.
• Age limit: Aged 21 to 30 years as of 31 December 2026.
• Age relaxation: A two-year relaxation is available for categories under Rule 6.
• Domicile: Candidates must hold their own domicile certificate, also measured as of 31 December 2026.
• Cutoff date: 31 December 2026, for age, qualifications and domicile (Rule 5).
• Provisional admission: Admission is provisional at the candidate’s own risk under Rules 11(20) and 11(21); FPSC can cancel it at any stage.

Fee Payment

The fee is Rs 2,200, paid through a Payment Slip ID (PSID). Pay through 1-Link: ATMs, mobile banking including Easypaisa and JazzCash, internet banking, and over-the-counter payment at member banks.

• Fee amount: Rs 2,200, via Payment Slip ID (PSID).
• Payment channels: 1-Link ATMs, mobile banking including Easypaisa and JazzCash, internet banking, and over-the-counter payment at member banks.
• Not accepted: FPSC does not accept the old TR-6 challan form, cheques, bank drafts or pay orders.
• Payment is not submission: Paying the fee does not submit the application; log in again and submit the form separately.
• Check Application History: After payment, check Application History to confirm submission.

How to Apply

1. Sign in with your MPT login: Go to fpsc.gov.pk, open Apply Online, and sign in with your MPT login and password.
2. Generate your Payment Slip ID: Generate a Payment Slip ID (PSID) for the Rs 2,200 fee.
3. Pay the fee: Pay Rs 2,200 through 1-Link: ATM, mobile banking including Easypaisa and JazzCash, internet banking, or over the counter at a member bank. Do not use the old TR-6 challan form, a cheque, a bank draft or a pay order.
4. Log in again and complete the form: After payment, log in again and complete the form. Select optional subjects from Appendix-I, choose occupational groups and pick your examination centre.
5. Submit the online form: Submit the form separately, well before 25 November 2026, and check Application History to confirm.
6. Send the printed copy: Print the application, sign it, attach attested copies of educational documents, CNIC, domicile certificate and four photographs, and make sure it reaches FPSC before 4 December 2026.
7. Download your admission certificate: Admission certificates will be uploaded by 8 January 2027. Download yours from the FPSC website; no postal notification will be sent.

Keep a copy of everything you submit.

Contact and Helpline Details

Conclusion

The CSS 2027 written examination is open only to MPT CE-2027 qualifiers. Applications close on 25 November 2026, the fee is Rs 2,200 through a Payment Slip ID, and the signed printed copy must reach FPSC before 4 December 2026. The written examination tentatively begins on 27 January 2027 in 19 cities; admission certificates are uploaded by 8 January 2027. Apply through the official FPSC website and submit the online form separately after paying the fee.

FAQs

Who can apply for the CSS 2027 written exam?
Only MPT CE-2027 qualifiers. Also required: at least a second-division bachelor’s degree, age 21 to 30 years as of 31 December 2026, and your own domicile certificate.

What is the last date to apply for the CSS 2027 written exam?
25 November 2026 (Wednesday). Apply well before the deadline; the fee payment alone does not submit the application.

What is the fee for the CSS 2027 written exam?
Rs 2,200, paid through a Payment Slip ID (PSID) via 1-Link: ATMs, mobile banking including Easypaisa and JazzCash, internet banking, or over the counter at member banks. FPSC does not accept the old TR-6 challan form, cheques, bank drafts or pay orders.

When will the CSS 2027 written exam be held?
The written examination tentatively begins on 27 January 2027 (Wednesday) in 19 cities. Admission certificates are uploaded by 8 January 2027; download them from the FPSC website.

What documents must be sent to FPSC after applying online?
The signed printed copy, with attested copies of educational documents, CNIC, domicile certificate and four photographs, must reach FPSC, Aga Khan Road, Sector F-5/1, Islamabad, before 4 December 2026 (Friday).