Islamabad:
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has published the schedule for central higher services exams (CSS) 2026 through an early public notice.
According to the Commission, the Public Notice for online applications for the preliminary test (MPT) based on MCQ will be issued on August 10, 2025, while requests for the MPT will be accepted from August 11 to August 25, 2025.
Applicants who qualify for the MPT will be eligible to submit requests for the written CSS exam, which will be accepted from December 15 to December 30, 2025.
The written CSS exam is scheduled to begin on February 4, 2026, according to the FPSC.
The CSS exam serves as a key entrance door to federal Pakistan elite services, including administration positions, foreign matters, customs and other civil sectors.
Traditionally it has attracted the new university graduates and young professionals, with strict criteria of eligibility in terms of age and number of attempts.
When raising the age limit and allowing an additional attempt, the new measures aim to expand access and provide greater flexibility for applicants who may need more time to prepare or enter the workforce later.
Read: Na approves the extension of the CSS age limit, 2026 exam attempts
Previously, the National Assembly approved a resolution to increase the maximum age limim Associated Press of Pakistan reported
