12,792 candidates took the written exam, of which only 355 managed to pass it
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) on Thursday announced the results of the Central Higher Services (CSS) Examination 2025, showing a highly competitive result with a success rate of only 2.67%.
According to official figures, 12,792 candidates took the written exam, of which only 355 managed to pass it. The commission recommended 170 candidates for appointment, including 84 men and 86 women.
Among the toppers, Asad Rafiq got the first position, Muhammad Mohsin Khalid came second and Tariq Hafeez came third.
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The FPSC said the top 30 posts had been allotted to the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) and the Pakistan Police Service. However, none of the top 30 candidates landed a position in the Foreign Service.
According to figures published by the commission, the candidates obtained good results: 177 women passed the exam compared to 178 men. Among those recommended for appointment, women outnumbered men: 86 candidates were selected out of a total of 170.
The statement also noted that a specially-abled (blind) candidate got the second overall position on merit and was assigned to the PAS.
Data published by the commission showed a strong regional concentration among the best. Of the top 30 candidates, 23 belonged to Punjab, while Sindh and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa had two candidates each. Three candidates from Balochistan also made it to the top 30 list.
