The Federal Public Service Commission FPSC has formally released the MCQ-Based Preliminary Test (MPT) for the CSS Competitive examination for the year 2025. This critical examination is planned for Sunday, October 6, 2024, and any candidate wishing to take the CSS examination properly must sit for it.
That’s why MPT is so important
Since the amendment of the CSS Competitive Examination Rules in 2019, Rule 10(A) has made it compulsory for All CSS aspirants wishing to take the CSS main examination in 2025 to pass the MPT. Mettu says this exam is the way to the BPS-17 jobs in twelve Occupational Groups/Services of the Federal Government of Pakistan.
List of MPT & CGE Test Centers in Pakistan
The FPSC intends to administer the MPT at various centres throughout the country if there are enough candidates. These centres include:
Abbottabad
Bahawalpur
D. G. Khan
D. I. Khan
Faisalabad
Gilgit
Gujranwala
Hyderabad
Islamabad
Karachi
Lahore
Larkana
Multan
Muzaffarabad
Peshawar
Quetta
Rawalpindi
Sargodha
Sukkur
Eligibility Criteria
The CSS MPT is also available to male and female applicants and exceptional persons. To be eligible, candidates must: To be eligible, candidates must:
Be a holder of a second-division Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Must be at least 21 and a maximum of 30. For specific categories defined in Rule 6 of the CSS Competitive Examination Rules, an age concession can be extended up to two years.
Program eligibility in terms of age, qualifications, and domicile shall be as of December 31, 2024.
How to Apply
The application for the Preliminary MCQ Test will be open online from August 12 to August 26 2024. The procedure is straightforward:
Online Application: To apply for any of the available positions, visit the official FPSC website at http://www.fpsc.gov.pk.
Exam Fee: Pay an amount of Rs. 250 as exam fee in the nearest Government Treasury, the State Bank of Pakistan or the National Bank of Pakistan, under the head of account no. 021010-Organ of State Exam fee (FPSC receipt) within the closing date.
Download Admission Certificate: Applicants are required to download their computer-printed admission certificates from the FPSC website. No printed or other form of notification will be given.
Important Reminders for Candidates
Please take a second look at everything being put on the online application before it is sent in.
The CNIC Number and date of birth should be filled in correctly.
In particular, a prospective examinee cannot change an examination centre once it has been chosen.
Aim to embrace the CSS Competitive Examination Rules 2019 strictly.
Candidates are also encouraged to acknowledge that FPSC is an organization that has zero tolerance for cheating or other unfair means. Breaking these rules is punishable by severe consequences.
For any queries or other information regarding any posts, the candidates may contact FPSC at 051-111-000-248 or at the following contact numbers: 051-9219845, 051-9223282, 051-9210296.
Conclusion
The CSS 2025 MPT is essential for those who desire to join the Federal Government of Pakistan. As the test is likely to occur soon, candidates have been urged to complete their applications and submit them before the end of August 26, 2024.
I wish all the candidates who plan to sit for this critical exam – Good luck!
