CSS Minimal Notes & Free PDF Sources (No Books Required)
This guide is designed for students who want to prepare for CSS without buying many
books. It includes free online resources, minimal recommended notes, and smart strategies
for each subject.
Compulsory Subjects
English Essay
• Dawn Newspaper Editorials (daily reading)
• Essay topics & outlines from Jahangir’s World Times (JWT) Magazine
• YouTube: Sir Razi Abidi or Miss Aisha Essay lectures
Precis & Composition
• Exploring the World of English (PDF available online)
• YouTube: English Precis & Grammar CSS lectures by Sir Shafqat
• Daily vocabulary list from Dawn or online sources
General Science & Ability (GSA)
• Caravan GSA MCQs (PDF version online)
• YouTube: CSS GSA lectures by Miss Nargis or Miss Amina
• Past MCQs & solved papers from CSS forums
Pakistan Affairs
• Ikram Rabbani Notes (Trek to Pakistan PDF)
• YouTube: CSS Pakistan Affairs by Sir Kazim or World Times Academy
• Chronological timeline notes (available online)
Current Affairs
• Dawn Newspaper (daily analysis + notes)
• Jahangir’s World Times Monthly Magazine (free PDFs available)
• YouTube: Current affairs analysis by Sir Syed Kazim Ali
Islamiat
• Islamiat by Hafiz Karim Dad (PDF Urdu/English)
• YouTube: CSS Islamiat lectures by Miss Iqra or Sir Usama
• Prepare Ayat & Hadith quotes with references (from online PDFs)
Suggested Optional Subjects (with Free Sources)
International Relations
• Global Politics by Andrew Heywood (PDF available)
• YouTube: CSS IR Lectures by Sir Shahid or Sir Hamza
• IR Notes from CSSForum & Study River
Gender Studies
• Gender Studies by Imtiaz Shahid (PDF)
• YouTube: Gender CSS by Miss Arooj or Miss Bakhtawar
• Gender theories notes from CSSForum & Ilmi Hub
Sociology
• Sociology by Taga (PDF) or Online Summary Notes
• YouTube: Sociology CSS by Miss Hira or Sir Adeel
• Past papers solved answers (Study River or Miss Bakhtawar)
Criminology
• Criminology CSS Notes (IlmiHub.com or CSSForum)
• YouTube: Criminology CSS by Miss Bakhtawar or Study River
• Theory-based MCQs + Definitions PDF