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General Science & Ability

General SCIENCE & Ability Revised Syllabus 2016

CSS General SCIENCE and Ability Syllabus

Compulsory Paper Syllabus

General SCIENCE & Ability

(100 Marks)

Part-I (General Science)    |   60 Marks

I.  Physical Sciences

Constituents and Structure:-Universe, Galaxy, Light Year, Solar System, Sun, Earth, Astronomical System of Units.

Process of Nature: – Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Rotation and Revolution, Weather Variables (Global Temperature, Pressure, Circulation, Precipitation, Humidity) and Weather Variations.

Natural Hazards and Disasters: – Earth Quake, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Floods, Avalanche, Travelling Cyclone (Tropical Cyclone, Middle Latitude Cyclone and Tornadoes), Drought, Wildfire, Urban Fire. Disaster Risk Management.

Energy Resources: – Sources of Energy (Renewable i.e. LED Energy, Solar Energy, Wind Energy and Non-Renewable Energy conservation and its sustainable use.)

Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Electromagnetic Radiations.

Modern Materials/Chemicals: – Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors. Antibiotics, Vaccines, Fertilizers, Pesticides.

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English (Precis and Composition)

ENGLISH Precis & Composition | Revised Syllabus 2016

CSS English Precis and Composition Syllabus

Compulsory Paper Syllabus

ENGLISH (Précis & Composition) 

(100 Marks)

The examination in this subject will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks to Test the candidate’s abilities to handle Précis Writing, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Structuring, Translation, Grammar and Vocabulary, etc.

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I.   Précis Writing (20 marks)

A careful selected passage with an orientation of generic understanding and enough flexibility for compression shall be given for précising and suggesting an appropriate title. Out of the total 20 marks allocated to this question, 15 shall go to précising the text and 5 to suggesting the title.

II.  Reading Comprehension (20 marks)

A carefully selected passage that is rich in substance but not very technical or discipline- specific shall be given, followed by five questions, each carrying 4 marks.

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III. Grammar and Vocabulary (20 marks)

Correct usage of Tense, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Phrasal Verbs, Synonyms and Antonyms etc.

IV. Sentence Correction (10 marks)

The sentences shall be given each having a clear structural flaw in terms of grammar or punctuation. The candidates shall be asked to rewrite them with really needed correction only, without making unnecessary alterations. No two or more sentence should have exactly the same problem, and 2-3 sentences shall be based on correction of punctuation marks.

V. Grouping of Words (10 marks)

A random list of twenty words of moderate standard (neither very easy nor utterly unfamiliar) shall be given, to be grouped by the candidates in pairs of those having similar or opposite meaning, as may be clearly directed in the question.

VI. Pairs of Words (10 marks)

Ten pairs shall be given of seemingly similar words with different meanings, generally confused in communication, for bringing out the difference in meaning of any five of them by first explaining them in parenthesis and then using them in sentences.

VII. Translation (10 marks)

Ten short Urdu sentences involving structural composition, significant terms and figurative/idiomatic expressions shall be given, to be accurately translated into English.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Title Author
1. English Grammar in Use Raymond Murphy (Cambridge University Press).
2. Practical English Usage M.Swan (Oxford University Press).
3. The Little, Brown Handbook H. Ramsey Flower & Jane Aaron (The Little, Brown & Co; Harper Collins.)
4. A University English Grammar R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (ELBS; Longmans)
5. Write Better, Speak Better Readers Digest Association.
6. Modern English in Action Henry Christ (D.C. Heath & Co.)

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English Essay

English ESSAY | Revised Syllabus 2016

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English ESSAY Syllabus 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE

CSS COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION – 2016

It is notified for information of aspirants of CSS Competitive Examination that recognizing the need to align the subjects and syllabi of CSS Exam, which were last revised in 1981, with emerging global trends and for netting high talent and quality fabric for the Civil Service, the FPSC, with the approval of the Government, has revised the scheme and syllabi of forthcoming CSS Competitive Examination 2016 onwards. According to revised scheme of subjects, the aspirants of CSS Competitive Examination are required to attempt papers of 1200 marks in following compulsory and optional subjects:

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Revised Syllabus

Compulsory Subject

Compulsory Paper Syllabus

English ESSAY 

(100 Marks)

Candidates will be required to write one or more Essay in English. A wide choice of topics will be given.

Candidates are expected to reflect comprehensive and research based knowledge on a selected topic. Candidate’s articulation, expression and technical treatment of the style of English Essay writing will be examined.

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CSS Compulsory Subjects

CSS Compulsory Subjects

CSS Compulsory Subjects

CSS Compulsory Subjects

According to the Revised Scheme of CSS Competitive Examination 2016 the Compulsory Subjects are as below

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Code No. Subjects Marks
1. English Essay 100
2. English (Precis and Composition) 100
3. General Science & Ability 100
4. Current Affairs 100
5. Pakistan Affairs 100
6. Islamic Studies OR Comparative Study of Major Religions (For Non Muslims) 100
Total   600

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Study Tips for CSS Compulsory Subjects

  1. Understand the Syllabus: Make sure you have a clear understanding of the syllabus for each compulsory subject. This will help you focus your study efforts on the most important areas and ensure that you are adequately prepared for the exam.
  2. Use Past Papers: Past papers are a great resource for preparing for the CSS exams. They provide a sense of the types of questions that will be asked, the format of the exam, and the level of difficulty of the material.
  3. Create a Study Plan: Create a study plan that works for you and stick to it. This will help you stay organized and on track.
  4. Practice Writing: Practice writing essays and answering multiple-choice questions. This will help you develop the necessary skills to perform well on the exam.
  5. Take Notes: Take notes while studying and review them regularly. This will help you retain the information better and refer back to it easily.

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