CSS Syllabus
CSS Syllabus
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.
The examination in this subject will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks to Test the
candidate’s abilities to handle Precis Writing, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Structuring,
Translation, Grammar and Vocabulary, etc.
I. Precis 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.
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 sentences 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
3. The Little, Brown Handbook by H. Ramsey Flower & Jane Aaron (The Little, Brown & Co; Harper
Collins.)
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.
The Basis of Life: - Cell Structures and Functions (Subcellular Organelles such as Nucleus,
Mitochondria and Ribosomes).
Common Diseases and Epidemics: - Polio, Diarrhea, Malaria, Hepatitis, Dengue their Causes and
Prevention.
Environment: - The Atmosphere (Layered Structure and Composition), Hydrosphere (Water Cycle,
Major Water Compartments), Biosphere (Major Biomes) and Lithosphere (Minerals and Rocks, Rock
Types, Plate Tectonics).
Atmospheric Pollution: - Types, Sources, Causes and effects of major air pollutants (COx,
Particulate Matter, NOx, SOx, Tropospheric Ozone, Volatile Organic Compounds, Dioxins). Regional
and Global air pollution issues (Acid-rain, Ozone Depletion, Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming).
International agreements on air pollution control (Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol).
Water Pollution:- Types, sources, causes and effects of major water pollutants (Synthetic Organic
Chemicals, Oxygen Demanding Wastes, Plant Nutrients, Thermal Pollution, Infectious Agents,
Sediments, Radioactivity, Heavy Metals and Acids). Drinking water quality and standards.
Population Planning.
Concept of Balance Diet: - Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats and oil, Minerals, Fiber.
Quality of Food:- Bioavailability of Nutrients, Appearance, Texture, Flavor, Quality of Packed and
Frozen Food, Food Additives, Preservatives and Antioxidants
Food Deterioration and its Control: - Causes of Food Deterioration, Adulteration, Food
Preservation.
V. Information Technology
Computer (Hardware & Software Fundamentals); I/O Processing and data storage, Networking &
Internet Standards, Application and business Software, Social Media Websites. Information Systems.
Fundamentals of artificial intelligence.
Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry (Average, Ratios, Rates, Percentage, angles, Triangles,
Sets, Remainders, Equations, Symbols, Rounding of Numbers
Random Sampling
Logical Reasoning includes the process of using a rational, systematic series of steps based on
sound mathematical procedures and given statements to arrive at a conclusion
Analytical Reasoning/Ability includes visualizing, articulating and solving both complex and
uncomplicated problems and concepts and making decisions that are sensible based on available
information, including demonstration of the ability to apply logical thinking to gathering and
analyzing information.
Mental Abilities Scales that measures specific constructs such as verbal, mechanical, numerical and
social ability.
Candidates will be expected to display such general knowledge of history, politics and international
Affairs, as deemed necessary to interpret current affairs.
Political
Economic
Social
International Security
International Political Economy
Human Rights
Environment: Global Warming, Kyoto Protocol, Copenhagen Accord
Population: world population trends, world population policies
Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
Global Energy Politics
Nuclear Proliferation and Nuclear Security
Nuclear Politics in South Asia
International Trade (Doha Development Round and Bali Package)
Cooperation and Competition in Arabian Sea, Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Millennium Development Goals, Current Status
Globalization
Middle East Crisis
Kashmir Issue
Palestine Issue
I. Ideology of Pakistan-----definition and elucidation, historical aspects: Muslim rule in the Sub-
Continent, its downfall and efforts for Renaissance. Movements for reforms-- Shaikh Ahmad
Sarhindi, Shah Waliullah, Sayyid Ahmad Shaheed, Aligarh, Deoband, Nadwah, and other educational
institutions-------Sindh Madrassah and Islamia College Peshawar. Ideology of Pakistan in the light of
Speeches and statements of Allama Iqbal and Quaid- i Azam Muhammad Ali jinnah.
II. Land and people of Pakistan------- Geography, Society, Natural resources, Agriculture, Industry and
education with reference to characteristics, trends and problems.
IV. Nuclear Program of Pakistan, its Safety and Security; International Concerns
XI. Changing Security Dynamics for Pakistan: Challenges to National Security of Pakistan
XXIV. The war in Afghanistan since 1979 and its impact on, and challenges to Pakistan in the Post
2014 era.
XXVI. Economic Conditions of Pakistan, the Most Recent Economic Survey, the Previous and Current
Budgets, and the Problems and Performance of Major Sectors of Economy.
XXVII. The Recent Constitutional and Legal Debates, the Latest Constitutional Amendments and
Important Legislations, Legal Cases and the Role of Higher Courts.
XXVIII. The Prevailing Social Problems of Pakistan and the Strategies to Deal with Them, Poverty,
Education, Health and Sanitation.
I. Introduction to Islam.
Concept of Islam.
Importance of Din in Human Life.
Difference between Din and Religion.
Distinctive Aspects of Islam.
Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on Individual & Society and the Fundamental of Islam
Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and Social Impact.
II. Study of Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as Role Model for:-
Individual
Diplomat
Educator
Military Strategist
Peace Maker
Optional subjects
1. PAPER: ENGLISH LITERATURE (100 MARKS)
The paper is divided into six components along with the marks allocation for each component.
William Wordsworth (Resolution and Independence; Lines Composed Few Miles Above,
Tintern Abbey)
John Keats (Ode to a Nightingale; Ode to Autumn)
Lord Alfred Tennyson (Ulysses; The Lady of Shalott)
Yeats (A Dialogue of Self and Soul; The Second Coming)
Eliot (The Wasteland; Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock)
Philip Larkin (Maturity; Continuing to Live; The Trees)
Wallace Stevens (A Postcard from the Volcano; Continual Conversation with
a Silent Man; Dry Loaf) OR Walt Whitman (As I Ponder’d in Silence; Are You
the New Person Drawn Toward Me?; This Moment Yearning and Thoughtful)
IV. Drama: (20 marks)
Structuralism
Marxism
Deconstructionism
Psychoanalytic criticism
Feminist criticism
Postcolonial Criticism
Note: The texts are mentioned in brackets in front of each author’s name. However, for the
component on “Literary Theory and Criticism” and for understanding poetry and drama, particularly
20th century poetry and Drama, following readings are suggested:
Paper—1 (Marks-100)
I. Introduction
War: Causation of War, Total War, Limited War, Asymmetric Warfare, Civil War, Guerilla
Warfare
Strategic Culture: Determinants of Pakistani Strategic Culture.
Deterrence: Theory and practice with special reference to India and Pakistan
Nationalism
Internationalism
Globalization
VII. Approaches to Peace
Diplomacy
International Law
Arms Control /Disarmament and Nuclear Non proliferation Regime
United Nations
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
World Bank
International Court of Justice
Paper- II (Marks-100)
I. International Relation between two Wars
End of History, Clash of Civilizations, Terrorism, Globalization, Unipolarity (New World Order)
and Revival of Multi-Polarity
Definitions; Role and Scope of Public Administration in Society; Issues in Public Administration
Theory and Practice: Democracy versus Bureaucracy, Politics versus Administration, Efficiency versus
Equity; Core Values of Public Administration: Rule of Law, Efficiency, Equity and Fairness,
Responsiveness; Traditional Public Administration; New Public Management; New Public Service;
Governance Approach to Public Administration; Islamic Concept of Public Administration; Historical
roots of Public administration in Pakistan.
Strategic Planning and Management; Planning Process; Policy Analysis; Policy Implementation;
Program Evaluation; Planning Machinery; Role of Donors and International Institutions in Public
Policy and Management; Policy making and implementation in Pakistan.
Budget as a Policy Tool; The Budget as a Managerial Tool; Principles of Budgeting, Audit and
Accounting in Government; Line-Item Budgeting; Performance Budgeting; Program Budgeting; Zero-
Base Budgeting; Outcome-Based Budgeting. Planning and Budgeting in Pakistan.
Spoil system versus Merit System in Public Employment; Personnel versus Human Resources
Management; Close system versus Open System of Public Employment; Functions of Human
Resources Management; Implementation of HRM in Public Sector: Key Issues and Challenges.
Meaning; Scope and Significance; Nature and Contents of Administrative Law, Administrative Ethics,
Delegation of Authority and Legislation, Administrative Tribunals; Administrative Law in Pakistan.
Historical Background of Civil Service, The Structure of civil Service; History of Civil Service Reform;
Management of Civil Service; Institutional and Cultural Context of Civil Service; Role of Civil Service in
Good Governance, Gender and Civil Service.
I. Introduction:-
VI. Civil War between the North and the East (1850 - 1869)
VII. Industrialization and its emergence as one of the world powers (1870 -1916)
VIII. USA’s role in the Two World Wars (1914 – 1918 & 1939 - 1945)
IX. Post 1945 world scenario and emergence of USA and USSR as the Two World Powers.
XI. American Role in Cold War and its emergence as the Sole Super Power (1945 -1990).
XIII. The War on Terror: The Role of Pakistan and USA (2001 - 2012)
I. Muslim Rule and Heritage in India (712-1857): Political History Arrival, foundation and
consolidation of Muslim rule in India, important rulers of the Slave Dynasty and the Mughals. The
Spirit and legacy of Muslim civilization, Art, Architecture and literature, Public Administration under
Muslim Rules. Sultans, Kings, Economic, Social, Judicial, Civil and Military system during the Muslim
rule, Industry, trade and commerce under the Muslim patronage, Financial Administration.
II. British Rule in India: 1857-1947: British Imperialism, origin and growth of the East India Company,
Causes and effects of downfall of the Mughal Empire in India, War of Independence in 1857:Causes
and effects.
III. Constitutional and Political Reforms of the British Government (1858-1947) and growth of the
Political Parties –Indian Congress
IV. Muslim Struggle for Independence: Role of Shah Wali Ullah, Syed Ahmad Shaheed and Sir Syed
Ahmed Khan towards regeneration of the Muslim of South Asia, All India Muslim League, Partition of
Bengal, Simla Deputation, Lucknow pact; Khilafat movement. Nahru Report Quaid-i- Azam’s
Fourteen Points.
V. Pakistan Movement: Allama Iqal’s Allahabad Address 1930, and Round Table Conference. The
Congress Rule in the provinces-1937-1939, Lahore Resolution 1940, various Missions and Plans for
the partition of the South Asia. Founders of Pakistan: Quaid-i-Azam, Mohsin-ul-Mulk, Syed Amir Ali,
Ali Brothes. Sir Agha Khan, Chaudhry Rahmat Ali, etc.
VII. Military in Politics: Ayub Khan, Yahya, Zia–ul–Haq and Pervaiz Musharaf regimes, Civil Military
Relationship in Pakistan,
IX. Working of Democracy in Pakistan: Liaquat Ali Khan to Firoz Khan Noon (1947-1958), Zulfiqar Ali
Bhutto’s Period,(1971-1977),Benazir, Nawaz Sharif ,Revival of Democracy: 1988-1999, Restoration of
Democracy (2008 to date), Role of Major Political Parties and Pressure Groups in the history of
Pakistan.
لوڪ וھاٹیون
ڏور
ڳُجھارت
پرولي
سومرا دور
سما دور
וلھوڙا دور
انگریز جو دور
וالسی זل شاعر4.
قاضي قادن
شاھھ וریم
ائي՝شاھھ عبداللطیف ڀ
سچل سرمست
عبدالرحیم گرھوڙي
سامي
غزل
نظم
آزاد نظم
گیت
ھائی זو
سورٺو
دوھو
بیت
وائي
וافي
.جدید دور جا سنڌي شاعر7 .
شیخ ایاز
تنویر عباسي
امداد حسیني
استاد بخاري
ایاز گل
تاجل بیوس
عبدالغفار تبسم
ادل سومرو
نصیر سومرو
رخسانا پریت ֟
چن
ماھین ھیسباٹي
וاוو ڀیرومل
ر فھمیده حسین՝ڊاו
تاج جویو
ڄامو՝ڊاו
ر וمال ֟
افسانو
ڊرامو
سفرنامو
آغا سلیم
پاڏو سوئي س
سراج میمڻ ֍ ֟
ابو
رھجي ویل منظر طارق عالم ֟
ابو
پشو پاشا مج ال ֟
جلد 2
جلد 3
ور וراچي՝سنڌي ٻولي ۽ ادب جي مختصر تاریخ طارق عزیز شیخ پبلشر :וاٺیاواڙ اس 14
کھو 25
شاعراٹو اڀیاس پروفیسر منظور ֟