CSS Date Sheet 2026 – Complete Schedule by FPSC
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) uploaded the CSS Date Sheet 2026 on its official website, https://www.fpsc.gov.pk/, on January 9, 2026, for the Competitive Examination (CSS) 2026. The CSS written exam 2026 will commence on Wednesday, 4th February 2026, and will continue till Sunday, 15th February 2026. Thousands of aspirants will appear in this examination to join Pakistan’s top civil services.
FPSC conducts this exam every year to recruit officers for PAS, PSP, FSP, Customs, Inland Revenue, different ministries and other top Federal Government Institutions. There are many other objectives for conducting the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination, such as policymaking and public administration.
The css written exam 2026 includes compulsory as well as optional subjects, conducted in morning and evening sessions according to the FPSC-approved schedule. Below, you will find the FPSC CSS Date Sheet 2026 in this post.
FPSC CSS Date Sheet 2026
Compulsory Subjects
| Day | Date | Subject | Paper | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 04.02.2026 | English Essay | – | 11:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 05.02.2026 | English (Précis and Composition) | – | 11:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 06.02.2026 | General Knowledge (General Science & Ability) | I | 10:00 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 07.02.2026 | General Knowledge (Current Affairs) | II | 11:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 08.02.2026 | General Knowledge (Pakistan Affairs) | III | 11:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. |
| Monday | 09.02.2026 | Islamic Studies / Comparative Study of Major Religions (For Non-Muslims) | – | 11:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. |
Optional Subjects
Tuesday – 10.02.2026
| Subject | Paper | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Accountancy & Auditing / Computer Science / Economics / International Relations / Political Science | I | 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Accountancy & Auditing / Computer Science / Economics / International Relations / Political Science | II | 02:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. |
Wednesday – 11.02.2026
| Subject | Time |
|---|---|
| Anthropology, Arabic, Balochi, Geography, Journalism & Mass Communication, Persian, Psychology, Punjabi, Pushto, Sindhi, Sociology | 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Agriculture & Forestry, Botany, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Gender Studies, Urdu Literature, Zoology | 02:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. |
Thursday – 12.02.2026
| Subject | Time |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law, Criminology, International Law, Law, Mercantile Law, Muslim Law & Jurisprudence, Philosophy | 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| British History, European History, History of Pakistan & India, History of USA, Islamic History & Culture | 02:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. |
Friday – 13.02.2026
| Subject | Time |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Governance & Public Policies, Public Administration, Town Planning & Urban Management | 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Statistics | 02:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. |
Saturday – 14.02.2026
| Subject | Paper | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics | I | 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Chemistry, Physics, Pure Mathematics | II | 02:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. |
Sunday – 15.02.2026
| Subject | Time |
|---|---|
| Geology | 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
Key Points for CSS Written Exam 2026
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Reporting time is usually 30 minutes before paper start.
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No change in date or timing is allowed under normal circumstances.
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Candidates must follow FPSC exam rules strictly.
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Admit cards and exam centers will be announced separately by FPSC.
Best of luck to all CSS 2026 candidates!
