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About this entry
The Federal Public Service Commission announced the CSS Special Examination 2023 to fill backlog vacancies across occupational groups. Candidates registered online between 24 April 2023 and 15 May 2023.
The examination followed the CSS pattern: compulsory papers (English essay, precis, current affairs, Pakistan affairs, Islamiat, general science and ability) plus optional subjects, followed by a psychological assessment and interview for successful candidates.
Allocations were made to occupational groups including PAS, PSP, FSP and others based on merit and choice. This special cycle has concluded; the eligibility pattern below reflects the 2023 rules.
Quota note: Federal quota distribution (provincial, women, minority and special-person seats) applied as per the official advertisement.
Eligibility requirements
- Bachelor degree (2nd division) from an HEC-recognized university.
- Age 21 to 29 years on the cut-off date with admissible relaxations.
- Pakistani citizen including AJK and GB candidates; federal quota applied.
- Maximum permitted attempts as per FPSC rules.
- Applications closed on 15 May 2023.
Tests you will face
Selection for this entry follows the standard pipeline. Read each stage’s full guide before test day:
How to apply - step by step
- Register online on the official Pakistan Army recruitment portal (joinpakarmy.gov.pk), or report to the nearest Army Selection & Recruitment Centre as advertised.
- Fill in personal, educational and domicile details carefully and choose your test centre.
- Deposit the prescribed test fee (if applicable) and keep the receipt safe.
- Download or collect your roll number slip with the test date and reporting time.
- On test day, bring original documents and reach the centre before the reporting time.
- Clear the initial test → physical → medical (→ ISSB for officer entries) to reach the final merit list.
Apply only through the official channel: use the department's own portal or the prescribed application method mentioned in the advertisement. Beware of agents and unofficial fee collectors.
Documents to bring on test day
- Original CNIC / B-Form (and a photocopy)
- Domicile certificate
- All educational certificates & marks sheets (original + copies)
- Father’s / guardian’s CNIC copy
- 6× passport-size photographs (blue background)
- Registration slip / roll number slip and fee receipt
- Experience or special certificates (hafiz-e-Quran, sports, NCC etc.)
Benefits & career path
- Regular government pay scale with annual increments and allowances
- Pension and gratuity as per the applicable government rules
- Free or subsidized medical care as per service rules
- Job security with a structured, seniority-based career ladder
Disclaimer: JoinPakArmy.pk is an independent information portal. We are not associated with the Pakistan Army in any capacity, and this is not an official Pakistan Army website. All content is for guidance only - verify every date, requirement and procedure on the official portal joinpakarmy.gov.pk before applying.
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