Deep Analysis of CSS Compulsory and Optional Subjects

Deep Analysis of CSS Compulsory and

Optional Subjects
Right selection of optional subjects in the competitive exam of CSS and PMS can lead you
towards the right destination. In this article, a very deep analysis of CSS Compulsory and
Optional Subjects are discussed in every detail…

Deep Analysis of CSS Compulsory and Optional

Subjects

First, we will discuss how many optional subjects of CSS can be helpful in Compulsory
subjects of CSS Examination. After that, we will analyze each and every group of CSS optional
including all their Subjects.

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A: Deep Analysis of CSS Compulsory Subjects (600

MARKS)
A: COMPULSORY SUBJECTS (600 MARKS)
Code No. Subjects Marks
English Essay
• Almost all optional subjects help in
English Essay Paper.
1. 100
• However, the importance of IR, Political
Science, Gender studies and Literature
subjects cannot be denied.
English (Precis and Composition)
• Reading a newspaper on a daily basis
2. • Writing English in full form everywhere 100
• Practising English Grammar book can be
helpful in this regard.
General Science & Ability
• All Science subjects especially Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Geography
and Environmental Science subjects are
very helpful.
• Computer Science esp. Information
Technology and Telecommunications can
be helpful.
• Basic Mathematical Skills, concepts and
formulas are required.
3. 100
• Besides, Logical Reasoning and Analytical
Reasoning and Mental Ability also assist in
General ability part of GSA.
NOTE: General Science & Ability syllabus
is very lengthy. In fact, they have left
nothing to put in this subject. In other
words, any topic in the world can become
in its paper but yet don’t lose heart. Solving
past papers can help you up to 40% in this
subject.
Current Affairs
• No book is generally required for current
affair paper in CSS Exam.
• Daily reading of any Newspaper esp.
Dawn newspaper is considered the bible of
CSS and PMS Exams.
4. 100
• However, IR paper-2 is another current
affairs paper but that is solved on the
terminologies of International Relations
only. Therefore, IR subject is really
important for Viva voice and CA paper as
well.
Pakistan Affairs
• Onwards 2016, Pakistan papers are also
made on the basis of the current scenarios.
In some cases, you won’t differentiate
between CA and PA paper. Thus,
Newspaper reading is also essential for this
5. 100
paper nowadays.
• For the history portion, any history book
can be followed.
• While Political Science and Public
administration subjects topics are collapsed
with that of PA subject topics.
Islamic Studies OR Comparative Study
of Major Religions (For Non-Muslims)
• Hot issues of Muslim worlds throughout
6. the year are important for Islamiyat. 100
• Besides, Muslim Law & Jurisprudence is
the only subject that can serve in this
subject.
Total 600

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B: Deep Analysis of CSS Optional Subjects (600 MARKS)

Now, let’s discuss optional of CSS Syllabus subjects one by one group wise.

Group-I: (To select one subject of (200 marks) only)

Group-I: (To select one subject of (200 marks) only)

Code No. Subject Marks

Accountancy & Auditing

• Should not opt without a proper
background
• Should not opt with a weak
background
11. 200
• High scoring subject even toppers
opted them
• Having a low score only in 2018,
2011, and 2004 in the past 20 years
• For next years, it is safe for opting.

Economics
• Needed a strong background
12. 200
• Consistent Score 120-130
• Average Scoring Subject

Computer Science
• Needed a very strong Background
• Better for recent graduate or
13. 200
postgraduate
• Low scoring before 2015 but after
2015 it is an average scoring subject

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Political Science
• Political Science Subject can be opted
without any proper background
• Bookish or cramming subject
• Overlapping with many other subjects
• Public administration 30 %
• Governance and public policy a few %
• USA History a few %
• Gender Study 10 %
• Constitutional Law 100 %
14. • Philosophy 40 % 200
• Sociology 10 %
• Anthropology 10 %
• Pakistan affair 15- 20 %
• Essay sometimes topic came from this
subject
• Time Need for preparation for a good
student can be 35-45 days
• Constant scoring 120-130
• Average Scoring subject for average
students.

International Relations
• IR is my favourite subject
• It can be opted without any
background
• Very conceptual subject
• Overlapping with many other subjects
200
where
• European History 25 %
• US History 35 %
• International Law 40-50 %
15. • Current Affair 100 % because IR
paper-2 is another current affairs paper
but that is solved on the terminologies
of International Relations only.
Therefore, IR subject is really important
for Viva voice and CA paper as well.
• Pakistan affair 20 %
• Essay 1-3 topics every year
• Time Need for preparation 45-60 days
• Fluctuation scoring 100-130
• Average Scoring subject.

Group-II: (To select subject(s) of 200 marks only)

Group-II: (To select subject(s) of 200 marks only)

Code No. Subject Marks

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Physics
• Needed a strong Background
• low scoring in general cases
• Very lengthy syllabus
16. • Time Consuming 200
• A fresh graduate or Postgraduate can
do well in Physics
• One should never go for Physics while
having FSc course idea.
Chemistry
• Needed a strong Background
• scoring 130-140 for Chemistry
background students
17. • Time Consuming 200
• A fresh graduate or Postgraduate can
do well in Physics
• One should never go for this subject
while having FSc course idea.
Applied Mathematics
• Need Strong Background
18. • low scoring for many engineers 100
• Need high practising
• Time Consuming
Pure Mathematics
• Need Strong Background
19. • low scoring 100
• Need high practising
• Time Consuming
Statistics
• Need Strong Background
20. 100
• stable scoring if it is prepared well
• Time Consuming
Geology
• Need Strong Background of
geophysics or geology
21. • Scoring 70’s 100
• Time Consuming
• Overlapping with geography 20 % and
5-10% GSA subjects

Group-III: (To select subject of 100 marks only)

Group-III: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Code No. Subject Marks
Business Administration
• Need Strong Background
22. • High scoring 70-80 100
• constant score
• Time required 15-20 days

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Public Administration
• Can be opt without a background
• High scoring 70-80
• Shows good score on the alternative
23. year 100
• Time required 15-16 days
• Overlapping with
>Political science 30 %
>Islamic affairs 1 chapter
Governance & Public Policies
• New subject
• Conceptual study required
• Can be opt without background
24. • Scoring 60-70 100
• Time required 12-15 days
• Overlapping
>Political science
>Islamic affairs 1 chapter
Town Planning & Urban
Management
• New subject
• Conceptual study is required
• Background needed either civil Engr
or town planning
25. 100
• Scoring 60
• Time required 7-8 days with
background
• Overlapping with
>Pakistan affair
>Islamic affairs 1 chapter

Group-IV: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Group-IV: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Code No. Subject Marks

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History of Pakistan & India

• Without background is possible
• However, you have to work hard
• Lengthy syllabus
26. • After 2015 low scoring 100
• Time required 40-45 days
• Overlapping with
>Pakistan affair 40-50 %
>Current affairs 1 question
Islamic History & Culture
• Without background is possible
• Average scoring
• Fluctuation in score each year
27. 100
• Time required properly
• Overlapping with
>Arabic 30 %
>Islamic affairs no
British History
• Syllabus vertically less but
horizontally more
• Lengthy syllabus
• Background of English literature of
28. master have studied 10% 100
• Scoring low but constant mean no
major fluctuation
• Time required 40-45 days
• IR subject may also help in this
subject
European History
• Lengthy syllabus
• Scoring average
29. • Time required without IR 40-45 days 100
• Time required with IR 30-40 days
• Overlapping with
>IR 20 -30%
History of USA
• Without background possible
• High scoring but dropped in 2019
• Fluctuation in score each year
30. • Time required 30-40 days 100
• Overlapping with
>IR
>Political science
>Current affair

Group-V: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Group-V: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

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Code No. Subject Marks

Gender Studies
• Without background is possible
• Conceptual
• Sociology 10%
31. • Good scoring 70 100
• Time required 12-20 days
• Overlapping with
- Islamic affair 1 question
- Essay 1 topic almost every year
Environmental Sciences
• Without background is possible
• Bookish subject
• High scoring 70-80
• Time required 14-15 days
32. 100
• FSc Biology and chemistry is fruitful
• Overlapping with
- Islamic affair 1 question
- Essay 1 topic almost
- General science 10%
Agriculture & Forestry
• Background is required
• Must study bio and chemistry in FSc
• Low scoring nowadays
33. 100
• Time required 35-40 day
• Syllabus
- Agriculture 50%
- Forestry 50%
Botany
• Strong background of Ms or bs
34. 100
• Scoring 70-80
• Time required 20-25 day
Zoology
• Strong background of Ms or bs
35. 100
• Low scoring 45-55
• Time required proper
English Literature
36. • Strong background 100
• Low scoring evergreen

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Urdu Literature
• High scoring up to 70
• Background with characteristics
- Writing ability is required
- Writing speed
- Vocabulary
37. 100
- Interest in poetry
• Syllabus lengthy
- History 50%
- Literature 50%
- Poet 25%
- Afsana 25%

Group-VI: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Group-VI: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Code No. Subject Marks

Law
• Strong background of LLB
• Lengthy syllabus
• Time required 20-25 days with LLB
38. • Constant marks 100
• Overlapping with
- Islamic affair 1 question
- Essay 1 topic in rare cases
- Sociology around 10%
Constitutional Law
• Without background possible
• Bookish subject
39. 100
• Time required 15-18 day
• Can fetch you Score 50-60
• Overlapping with political science
International Law
• Without background possible
• Conceptual
• High score for IR students
40. 100
• Time required with IR 9-10 days and
without 18-20
• Overlapping with IR syllabus up to
25%

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Muslim Law & Jurisprudence

• Short subject
41. • Overlapping with Islamiat up to 30% 100
• Low scoring
• Time required 10-15 days
Mercantile Law
• Strong background
42. 100
• Scoring conditional
• Time required properly
Criminology
• New subject
• Without background possible
• Bookish subject
43. 100
• Overlapping with psychology 1st
chapter
• High scoring
• Time required 10-12 day
Philosophy
• Without background possible but you
must have a taste
• Bookish subject
44. • Overlapping with psychology 1st 100
chapter
• Constant score high
• Time required without taste 2 months
with interest about a month only

Group-VII: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Group-VII: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Code No. Subject Marks
Journalism & Mass Communication
• Without background possible
• Conceptual yet easy
45. 100
• Overlapping with essay
• Score 60-65
• Time required 10-15 days
Psychology
• Without background possible but
without bio must avoid
• High scoring
46. • Time required with bio 22-25 days 100
without bio 30-35 days
• Overlapping with
- Biology 30%
- MBA 70%

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Geography
• Without background possible
• Conceptual 50% and 50% bookish
• Overlapping with General Science
47. 100
10%
• Long and interesting subject
• Score average 65-70
• Less Time required for IR students
Sociology
• Without background possible
• Short subject
• Conceptual
48. • Average score 65-70 100
• Time required 10-15 days
• Overlapping with
- English Essay
- Pakistan Affairs
Anthropology
• Without background possible
• Conceptual
49. • Lengthy syllabus 100
• Good scoring
• Time required 15-20 days
• Overlapping with bio 25%
Regional languages
Punjabi/ Pushto / sandhi / Balochi
• Without background possible
• Required fewer efforts but all are
high scorings
• One must know writing and reading
• Characteristics
- Mother tongue
50/51/52/53 - Village culture 100
• Time required around 2 weeks if
other aspects of the language are
known
• Score high ever obtained
- Balochi up to 97
- Punjabi up to 90
- Sindhi 80-85
- Pushto 80-85
Persian/Arabic
• Must know Arabic and Persian
• Paper must be attempted in Persian
54/55 100
and Arabic
• both are low scoring
• Time required more

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NOTE(Warning):
It is no doubt that all analyses have been written with the
utmost care. Being an individual it is not even possible to
write each and everything about all the subjects of CSS
perfectly right. My all attempts of CSS and PMS, various
CSS groups of Facebook, our Facebook’s PAGE and
CSSforum candidates’ experiences are taken here.
However, these deep analyses of CSS Subjects can also be
helpful in opting PMS optional subjects. In a nutshell,
these can help you while opting your optional easily in any
competitive exams. Kindly must go through past papers
and syllabus before opting any optionals.
I, therefore, not responsible in case of any misinformation
and misleading here. kindly do analyze the subjects you’re
going to opt on your own risk.
I wish you GoOd LuCk!
If you have any question, do ask in the comment box below.

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