FPSC Opens Applications for CSS Written Exam 2027, Deadline November 25
Candidates who cleared the MPT CE-2027 can now apply online for the CSS Competitive Examination 2027, with the written test expected to begin on January 27 next year.
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The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has invited applications for the written portion of the Central Superior Services (CSS) Competitive Examination 2027, opening the next stage for candidates who have already cleared the preliminary screening test.
According to the commission, only candidates who qualified the MPT CE-2027 are eligible to apply for the written examination. Online applications must be submitted well before the deadline of November 25, 2026. The written examination is tentatively scheduled to begin on January 27, 2027, and will be held in 19 cities across the country.
In addition to the online submission, applicants must send a signed printed copy of their application along with supporting documents to the FPSC. These hard copies must reach the commission before December 4, 2026, giving candidates a short window after the online deadline to complete the paperwork.
The FPSC has set out clear eligibility requirements. Applicants must hold at least a second-division bachelor's degree and a domicile certificate in their own name, and they must satisfy the prescribed age limits. The commission will use December 31, 2026, as the cutoff date for determining age, qualifications, domicile and all other eligibility conditions under Rule 5.
The examination will be governed entirely by the CSS Competitive Examination Rules, 2019, without exceptions. Under Rules 11(20) and 11(21), the FPSC admits candidates provisionally and at their own risk, and it may cancel an application at any stage if a candidate is found ineligible, even if the candidate has appeared in or passed the entire examination process. Applicants are therefore urged to verify every requirement before applying.
The commission has also issued payment instructions, stating that it will not accept payments made through the old FPSC challan form, TR-6, nor will it accept payments by cheque, bank draft or pay order. Candidates are advised to follow the current fee procedure outlined by the commission to avoid rejection of their applications.
