Screening Test for CSS 2022 Announced Prior to Written CSS Examination 2022 FAQs // TIPS

Screening Test for CSS || Brief on introduction of Screening Test (MCQ Based Preliminary Test) Prior to Written CSS Competitive Examination 2022
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The Establishment Division apprised the Cabinet that Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) holds CSS Competitive Examination annually for recruitment to posts in BS-17 in 12 Occupational Groups/Services, mandated under Section 7 of FPSC Ordinance, 1977. Over the years, the number of applicants for CSS Competitive Examination (CE) had increased. FPSC had observed that from 1998-2019, on average, the number of applicants increased by 10 percent annually and for the years 2020 & 2021, a surge of 69 percent was seen as compared to previous years. This had resulted in decline in passing percentage and increase in processing time.
In line with the Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms (CCIR) decision, FPSC was directed to revisit the CSS CE system through studying international best practices and incorporating views of various stakeholders.
Screening/preliminary tests are held in SAARC countries to filter candidates for main exams.
In order to effectively manage the increase in number of candidates and to reduce the processing time for CSS (CE) from 20 months to 12 months, FPSC intends to introduce Screening Test which would also help to filter the serious candidates for the written exam. The proposed format for the screening test essentially consists of compulsory subjects of CSS examination, which are as follows: (i) Islamic studies and for non Muslims (they might either opt for Civics & Ethics or Islamic Studies - 20 Marks; (ii) Urdu: Grammar usage, translation- 20 Marks; (iii) English: vocabulary, grammar, usage, comprehension- 50 Marks; (iv) General abilities: basic arithmetic, algebra & geometry (SSC level), logical problem solving, analytical abilities and mental abilities - 60 Marks and; (v) General Knowledge: everyday science, current affairs and Pakistan affairs- 50 Marks.
The matter was earlier considered in Cabinet meeting held on December 10, 2019, wherein the proposal for introduction of screening test prior to written exam was not approved. The main observations / reservations of Cabinet Members were as under: (i) AT/GRE type test could be a disadvantage for candidates from under developed areas; (ii) legal tenability as the change was being introduced after exam announcement; and (iii) belated announcement was unfair to candidates.
The FPSC had addressed the observations of the Cabinet by taking the following steps: (i) the proposed format of Screening Test mainly consisted of compulsory subjects of CSS examination and it does not have any similarity to SAT/GRE format; (ii) FPSC intended to hold Screening Test well before the announcement of CSS CE-2022 examination, therefore, the question of legal tenability and unfairness to candidates would not arise; and (iii) passing threshold of Screening Test had been capped at 33 percent which would enable most of the candidates from all areas of Pakistan to qualify for the proposed Screening Test.
In support of the proposal, FPSC conducted a statistical analysis of past five years and it was evident from the said analysis that most of the candidates including from Balochistan and Sindh had scored at least 33 percent marks in compulsory subjects in written part of the examination. This data further supported the idea of holding a Screening Test prior to written CSS Examination
MPT will be effective from CSS CE 2022.
• Mandatory Qualifying Test for appearing in Main Written CSS CE 2022.
• Appearance in MPT will not be counted as a chance.
• MPT will comprise of 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) of One Mark each.
• No Negative Marking.
• Time duration will be 200 Minutes.
• Qualifying Threshold: Overall 33% Marks (66/200).
• Answer key will be uploaded on FPSC website on the same day after conclusion of Test.
• Candidates will be allowed to take carbon copy of answer sheet.
• MPT will be a knowledge-based test.
• Score of MPT will be valid only for the same year’s CSS CE and will not be counted towards
overall marks determining final merit position.
• Cut-off date to determine eligibility in terms of age, qualification, domicile etc. is 31.12.2021.
• Fee for MPT will be Rs. 500/- (Non-Refundable).