ISLAMABAD: In a significant move aimed at facilitating aspiring civil servants, the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has announced a major change in the examination pattern for the Central Superior Services (CSS) starting from the 2026 cycle.
According to official reports, the FPSC has decided that candidates will now sit for only one compulsory subject paper per day during the written examination. This marks a departure from the previous schedule, where two papers were typically conducted in a single day, a format often cited as strenuous by examinees.
The decision, which will be implemented from the CSS 2026 examinations and remain in effect until further notice, is designed to make the conduct of the high-stakes exams “more organized and smooth.” The Commission stated that the primary objective of this amendment is to reduce logistical pressure and mental fatigue on candidates, thereby providing them with a better opportunity to perform.
The CSS exam is the premier competitive examination in Pakistan, attracting thousands of graduates from across the country who vie for prestigious positions in the federal bureaucracy. The revised schedule is expected to allow candidates more focused preparation time between papers and reduce the physical and cognitive demands of the exam marathon.
A detailed timetable for the CSS 2026 examination, outlining the specific dates for each subject paper under the new format, will be released by the FPSC soon. This procedural change is seen as a responsive step by the commission to address long-standing feedback from candidates regarding the intensity of the examination schedule.
Meanwhile the National Party (NP) has vehemently condemned the ongoing “Balochistan Leaks” campaign, labeling it a systematic conspiracy to destabilize the province’s political environment and erode public trust in elected representatives.
In a strong statement, the party’s provincial spokesperson alleged the campaign is a coordinated effort to tarnish the reputation of assembly members, particularly targeting central NP leader Rehmat Saleh Baloch with fabricated corruption charges. The spokesperson dismissed the allegations as “baseless and contrary to facts,” asserting that the videos in circulation are fake creations using modern technology and artificial intelligence.
