FPSC MCQs-Based Preliminary Test (MPT) — CSS Competitive Examination 2027 (Apply by 20 Aug 2026)

- Qualifying MPT is mandatory for applying and appearing in main CSS CE-2027.

- Minimum educational requirement: at least a Bachelor’s Degree (Second Division).

- Age on cutoff date must be 21–30 years; a two-year relaxation is admissible to categories specified in Rule 6.

- Cutoff date for determining age, qualification, domicile and other eligibility: 31 December 2026.

- Candidates are provisional under FPSC Rules 11(20) and 11(21); candidature may be cancelled if found ineligible at any stage.

- Apply online via the FPSC website "Apply Online" link. Create an account/login and complete the prescribed application form for MPT-2027.

- Generate the 16-digit PSID and pay fee online via 1-Link ATMs, mobile banking (Easypaisa, JazzCash, etc.), internet banking or over-the-counter at any 1-Link member bank.

- After payment, log in again and enter remittance details to complete the online application. Fee paid by cheque, bank draft, pay order will not be accepted.

- Examination governed by CSS CE Rules, 2019.

- Examination will be conducted in 19 cities as per FPSC prescribed rules.

- Examination centre once selected shall not be changed. Enter CNIC and date of birth correctly; wrong entries will lead to rejection.

- FPSC has zero tolerance against cheating/unfair means.