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Beginners Guide to CSS Competitive Examination Please follow in order as directed. To check your eligibility you need to have a look at CSS Rules To know syllabi you need to browse CSS Syllabus Once you browse the above links certain problems or questions would crop out in your mind. These are those certain problems, which we confront when we aspire to take CSS exams. These are: What optional subjects should I opt? Am I competent enough to take CSS exams? What is sufficient time span for preparation? How much should I study? First we deal question 1: There are two perspectives: Optional subjects about which we learn that they are high scoring subjects. Optional subjects about which we learn that they are not that high scoring subjects. Perspective A: No denying the fact that there are certain subjects, which are really marks yielding these subjects include all science subjects such as pure math, applied math, physics, computer sciences… and other subjects such as mercantile law, accountings etc. To analyze this perspective one should consider these points: One's aptitude concerning the subject. One's skill concerning the subject. One's capacity concerning enhancement one's capability in the subject. Who should opt these subjects? Anybody who says ‘yes' to all above questions should go for these subjects. It is reality that there is no surety that one earns a bachelor's or master degree in any of the these disciplines with enthusiasm or keen interest. Most of us earned our degrees without reckoning our aptitude. Or we go for a discipline, which is in “fashion”. Or sometimes we are left with no choice-a Hobson's choice. In CSS mater is quite different here we do not have to earn a degree rather we have to grab excellent marks. If these subjects are marks yielding; it is realty too that these are one of those subjects, which can't be solved with general knowledge. General knowledge is a tool or open seism for success in subjects fall in category of humanities. One of the best ways to analyze one's capabilities in natural sciences subjects is to review past 10 years papers in this way one can easily understand the prospective problems and rate of success. By reviewing past 10 years papers one can easily calculate how much diligent efforts are required to get excellent marks in the subject. Please neither underestimates nor overestimates your competence. In case of overestimation none would endure loss but only you. Underestimation is somewhat good because it would work as impetus for hardworking. Most important thing in opting these subjects is your aptitude. Higher the aptitude higher would be the rate of success. Remember in old days only physical strength was a tool to get success; physical strength was replaced by intelligence; intelligence was replaced by hardworking; hardworking was replaced by power of self-administration. So only criterion of success is to administer yourself; administer your aptitude, administer your intelligence and ultimately administer your power to endure tough times. Perspective B: This perspective does not hold water because of the fallowing facts: No subject is low scoring if one is well prepared. Only requirement to get high score is to know how to deal that subject. Your aptitude is your strength; higher the aptitude higher would be success rate. For instance, it is said that constitutional law is too easy subject but as low score as 2 has been recorded in this subject. Intriguingly in the same subject numbers of aspirant have scored more than 80%. As said before your aptitude is your strength and next step to get excellent marks is to administer your aptitude. Only advice that could be given is to evaluate your aptitude precisely. Point is to put effort. Remember any subject either belongs to natural science or social science would be of no use if you have no aptitude or interest. Lower the aptitude higher would be boredom; higher would be boredom higher the difficulty in dealing the subject and ultimately higher stamina would be required to borne that subject. So please do not waste your vitality just in digesting perceived monotony a subject. Last but not least point in opting optional subjects is to evaluate scope of subjects. Go for that subject where you have adequate interest coupled with relatively shorter syllabus instead of that subject where you feel too aptitude coupled with too much syllabus. Here the most important constraint is of time constraint if you have a year for preparation you could choose latter option but if you do not have enough time formal option would be better. Now time to deal second question. Am I competent enough to take CSS exams? There are indeed some apprehensions such as: I have never enjoyed creditable academic record. My English is not that high. I am not confident. Can I offer what this endeavor demands? You can cope any kind of apprehension if you have high will compound with logic. If there is a will there is a way! What you have to do is to draw a strategy or a plan with different milestones you job is to cross milestones within time. For instance your milestones (which could be interpreted in term of prerequisite of success) could be these: Milestone 1: I have to get English proficiency (say first 3 moths). Millstone 2: I have to develop analytical characteristics (say within 2 months). First you have to draw your strategy; strategy is how you define you ‘problem statement' that is you define what you have to do in order to achieve you objective the second part which is most important is to execution of strategy that is your work on “how” part of your problem. Remember do not render strategy making “a brown study” or building castle in air. You strategy should be feasible and must be realistic or workable. Again please do not overestimate yourself. You can do any thing what any other single human being can do. If you feel that you take more time as compare to any other person or just simple that you can't grab things fast do not bother yourself remember the essence that ‘YOU CAN DO WHAT OTHER CAN DO!' instead of taking time span a predicament. But time span should be realistic such as if one can do a piece of work in 1 day you must be able to do that work in 3 days anyhow that different must keeps dwindle as time passes and you should be able to do that work in 1 and half day. Beside aforementioned stuff following are other imperatives that are of equally importance: English language proficiency Grasp on current affair Analytical capabilities What role English language proficiency plays is as obvious as one's existence. About grasp on current affairs I would like to quote Yahya's statement that if one has no grasp over current affair one no need to bother oneself to take exams. Yahya scored 37 th position in 2003 CSS exams. Yahya statement holds water in very circumstances and one can easily validate his statement if one has gone through paper pattern of 2005 CSS exams; even Islamyat paper was not devoid of current affairs. Analytical mind plays decisive role in one's success FPSC has too changed her course from encouraging rot learning to appreciate analytical mind. If you do not have analytic skill it would be very difficult to attempt paper with reason and logic. If your paper has no show of mind you cant expect any bright success. Anyhow to develop analytical skill is not too difficult you just need to read what one says and put argument accordingly. First you would face difficulty to pen argument but you can learn from editorials or opinions of newspaper where writer always support her option only on bases of logic. You can easily judge that different writers support their points on different ground and they often vary from each other if endorse one policy other endorse any other policy you can judge that on what points one endorse a specific policy and on what points one oppose that policy. Another way is to develop these skill is to discuss contemporary affairs with your friends, go to chat room try to get opinions of different people who belong to different regions argue with them on specific points through this way you can easily gather different viewpoints such as American view, Iraqi, Indian view on specific issues. Remember learn how to acknowledge true reason; do not dare stick to your point if one provides enough logic to support her point instead of your insistence on your viewpoint, which is averse of logic. Now to deal question: What is sufficient time span for preparation? No one can predict accurate time span it could be from 6 month to 3 years. All is what academic background you have what kind of skills you have what is your rate to grasp concept. If one has to start from scratch but possessing good metal capabilities rough estimation is of 1 year. If one has to start from scratch with not too good metal capabilities rough estimation is of 1½ to 1 year. If one need not to start from scratch and possessing good metal capabilities rough estimation is of 6 months. Thing is this is you who has to gauge your skills precisely on one can better predicate time span for preparation but only you. Another thing is this time span is estimated with viewing of getting good positions. There could be no time span if one claims oneself a fatalist and insist to enjoy the aftermaths of one's adventure based on “high stars” rather than on deliberation. How much should I study? Answer of this question strictly depends on your choice of time span coupled with your metal capabilities. Whatsoever time span you chose as suggested above (in second last question) you need to study from 6 to 8 hours on daily basis. Q1. How to choose optional subjects ? There is no calculated trick has classified for choosing optional but our veteran members organized a trick to choose optional. Most of beginners look for high scoring subject but true aspirant never be trapped in the intricacy of high or low scories because it depends upon grip on subject. the way of attempting the questions of aspirants that make it a high scoring or low scoring subject 1. Choose the subjects according to your aptitude. Subjects which u have studied in your academic period. Subject which are more crediable to acquire flying colours. u have natural tendency for the subjects as when u study you do not feel exhausted.  2. Choose subjects which are homogeneous in structure of compulsory subject. For instance, Indo-pak history (part 2) covers through PA , IR covers through CA . 3. Choose subjects which are not too lengthy such as journalism. In the light of a CSP suggestion , He covers the syllabus of journalism with in 10 days. Aspirants should check out syllabus & past papers ere selection of optional subjects.   2. How to prepare study plan schedule ? Study plan is most important thing for CSS preparation . Aspirants should prepare study plan schedule at first . After preparing schedule, Aspirants should commence acting upon it. According to a veteran member study plan , Essay writing & precis writing must be applied as a daily routine. While Aspirant are prefered to start preparation with PA & EDS. CA will be covered through daily newspaper reading but aspirant must be updated through contemporary affairs . CA should be the last subject prepared . Q 3. How long an aspirant should study a day ? Atleast 8 hours a day for 9 months (suggested by a CSP) Q 4. How many words should we write in essay paper ? There is not any hard and fast rule to mention specific words in essay. Write appropriate words which reveal all aspects of topic. It is not must to write redundant-words . Around 2500 to 3000 words in essay is an ideal length for essay. A CSS candidate's essay is expected to depict more QUALITY than QUANTITY. Q 5 . How to read news paper.  1. Starts from 1st page only 2. Editorial page (very very important) 3. International page 4. Business page (only fact & imp news)  5. friday features of dawn Originally counselled by veteran CSS candidate  Q 6. Which books / material should we follow for compulsory subjects ? Under guideline of CSP`s and Veteran members , following books are prefered for compulsory subjects. English : A practical english grammar by A.J Thomson Or Wren & Martinet Exploring the world of english by syed sadat ali shah Direct Indirect made easy  Active passive made easy. Pakistan Affairs : Pakistan Affairs by Imtiaz Shahid  Struggle for Pakistan by I H Qureshi Current Affairs : Read Dawn Extensively Contemporary Affairs by Imtiaz Shahid (atleast 2 or 3 latest additions as it is series) Keep updated with the economic survey of pakistan & annual budget include other business reports EDS : Everyday sciences by Prof. Dr Akram Kashmiri  Encyclopedia of EDS by Dr. Zafar Saeed Choudry Islamiat : Islami Nazria Hiyat by prof Khursheed ahmed Islamic articles on friday in dawn Islamiat for CSS by Zahid Hussain Anjum (Dogar Publishers) Q 7. Which notes should we follow ? Always prepare own notes. It is extemely important that you make notes for all the subjects except Essay and English. It has two reasons , Firstly your material / notes will have discrimination beside other`s material. It will gain the interest of checker. Secondly all the syllabus will be well reflected because u ll have studied it before. It will make easier your reading. Always prepare concised notes, It has clear reason that u will have 3 hours to answer 10 questions. Moreover concise notes reveal all the aspects in few words . for example : if u write many paragraphs checker will sign single mark to a paragraph. Where as , if u describe point wise , checker will sign for each point separately. Q 8. How to accumulate material for notes ? you will need to research your topic thoroughly to find information . Use each of these three methods. 1. Personal experience : use the knowledge u already have on the topic 2. Reading : use information found in books , magazines and pamphlets from the library and the internet 3. Interview & inquiry : ask question of people who know about the topic. Ø  welcome to the forum. The ideal situation would be that start a subject finish it and then move on to the next one. Studying 2-3 subjects at a time only confuses a candidates.If you want to study more than one subject at a time then perhaps you should start preparing English along with your selected subjects. As you have a lot of time before Css 2010, i would suggest that you start with Compulsory subjects.After completing them you can move on to your optional subjects. But remember to revise your compulsory subjects along with your optional subjects.  CSS Top 10 Seniors' Scores miss Mediha Mohyuddin ,1st position holder in CSS 2001 exam (Foreign Service) she took Economics, Political Science, Constitutional Law and Islamic Law as optionals... here go her marks Econ, 152 Pol Sci 135 Laws, 47 and 50 English Precis 70 Essay 69 Gen Knowledge 178 Islamiyat 70 and 179 in her interview.. which brings up a total of 950. Kamran Adil,4th position holder in CSS 2001 exam (Kamran Adil) 1. Essay ---74 2. English Composition---65 3. Islamic Studies ----75 4. Political Science ----140 5. Mercantile Law ----72 6. General Knowledge ---155 Asim Ali Khan,5th position in CSS 2001 Exam (Foreign service) Essay: 62 English: 69 Sceince: 85 Current Affairs: 57 Pakistan Affairs: 62 Islamiat: 68 Forestry : 44 Sociology: 78 Geography I : 66 Geography II : 70 International Relations: 59 Punjabi: 62 -------------------- Total: 782 Viva Voce: 154 ------------------------ Grand Total: 936 Merit: 5 __________________ In the darkness of the might, I will lead my weary caravan, My sighs will remit spark, And my breath will raise flames. Last edited by Argus; Saturday, April 14, 2007 at  10:13 PM .

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#2    Wednesday, June 01, 2005

Argus  Administrator Join Date: Mar 1998 Location: Islamabad Posts: 797 Thanks: 217 Thanked 958 Times in 216 Posts

CSS Top 10 Miss Mediha Mohyuddin (First Position holder in CSS Exam 2001, She is in Foreign Service of Pakistan) ASA My committment to Pakistan and the Civil Service is VERY serious.. and i've always wanted to join the civil service. i have 771 in my written, and 179 in my interview. That makes a total of 950. well i was born in Lahore, however shortly afterwards i was taken to London, where my father was posted... i started my kindergarten and all there.. soon after i returned to Lahore, where i went to the Convent of Jesus and Mary, did my O'levels, with 5 A's and 3 B's (9 aggregate) then off to Kinnaird College for my FA (Math Stats Econ) in which i scored 838... and then a BA in Econ, Pol.Science and Philosophy.. 518 marks. I did my Masters in Economics from Government College Lahore, where i got a GPA of 3.83. Apart from that, people i'm not the scary nerdy topper you might think i am.. i'm a regular human with very varied interests like art, music, painting, reading etc etc.. and i am absolutely thrilled with the prospect of joining the Civil Service. Was' Salaams Mediha (FSP) (Thanx Mediha) __________________ In the darkness of the might, I will lead my weary caravan, My sighs will remit spark, And my breath will raise flames. Last edited by Argus; Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 08:10 PM.

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#3    Saturday, July 09, 2005

Gul-e-Lala  The Pathan Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts

Top Position Holders Of Css-2004 TOP POSITION HOLDERS OF CSS-2004 1-Saima Habib, a female candidate from Punjab, has secured the highest marks in overall and has stood first amongst a group of around 3000 applicants in the Central Superior Services examination for the year 2004. Saima hails from a middle class business family and her father passed away when she was in her last year of college. Belonging to a very educated family she has a brilliant educational career. She has done her Masters in Business Administration from Punjab University after graduating from Kinnard College. Her biggest passion in life is her writing and she has knack for penning down children's stories. Many of her stories have been published in children magazines. She feels that hard work,tolerance and a cooperative attitude are her strong points and is convinced that she always gets what she deserves. Saima wants to join the Customs and Excise Group. 2-Tauseef Haider, stood second in overall amongst CSS candidates. An Engineer by profession, he belongs to a middle class family and has received all his schooling from Lahore. Tauseef feels that his biggest achievement so far has been to study as a scholarship student at the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. Currently working as an Engineer and Lecturer at a Computer Science Institute, he wants to get actively involved in national service and exhorts all his energies towards nation building. Honesty and commitment towards work is what he believes in and feels that lack of cooperation and dishonesty are the key indicators of moral decay in our society. Tauseef wants to join the Police Service of Pakistan. 3-Muntazir Mehdi, has attained an overall third position in the CSS examination. He is the son of a District Food Controller who died about ten years back. Mehdi is a gold medalist in B.A. and has a Master's degree in Political Science from Punjab University. He availed full scholarship for both the academic years. He feels that it is loyalty towards job,truthfulness and self sacrifice that takes you far in life. He looks for these qualities in his peers and colleagues. The support of his familyhas always played a very major role in his successes. He wants to join Police Service of Pakistan. u can find the pics on the following link http://www.pakistan.gov.pk/fpsc/news...t/toppos04.pdf __________________ . Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names. Gul-e-Lala Last edited by Argus; Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 08:08 PM.

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#4    Wednesday, July 27, 2005

sohailpkdr  Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Peshawar Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts

KOON BANAY GA CSP? (By Nadir Chattha,2nd position,DMG Group) Well it was originally posted by Nadir Chatta on "www.css.com.pk", if i m not mistaken he was the 2nd position holder of 2003 css exam. so i thought to share his thoughts and experience with u all. "Getting into the superior services is undoubtedly a big deal because this will allow you to become the member of the elite class in Pakistan with in a matter of days i.e. as soon as the result is announced of your CSS exam you will suddenly be somebody out of nobody. People will show more respect and a greater degree of understanding. You might even get phone calls from distant relatives whom you may have met only on family weddings or funerals. Well, why not. People should call and you should also feel special because some years down the line you will be making decisions for a country that was established some 55 years ago as a result of great sacrifices. In other words you will be carrying the beacon forward to the future which was passed on to you by your elders starting from Muhammed Ali Jinnah, Allama Iqbal, and Syed Ahmed Khan. So go ahead and become one of those who will take this country well in to the 21st century. Become a part of the change. Become the force behind development. Become the person who will direct the industry, finance, agriculture, social services, healthcare service, community planning, and so forth. Become a civil servant. So far so good. But there is a catch. You cannot be a part of all what I said in the last two paragraphs unless one hurdle is crossed. You have to pass the Central Superior Services’ exam. Commonly known as the CSS, this exam is one of the most difficult tests of endurance, consistency, attitude, and maturity. However, contrary to the commonly held belief, you do not have to be a Abdul Kader Khan to pass CSS. Your intellect level shall equal that of Mr. Ramzan Ulfat Ali Usman i.e., average. Those who have met young officers in DMG, PSP, CEG, and foreign services and have taken advice from them regarding CSS exam might have noticed two things. One, an impression might have been portrayed that CSS is an Everest and only “they” can pass it. Two, CSS can be done in as less a period as only three months supported by a strong conceptual background and an immense grasp over general knowledge. Well this is half the truth because for some reason successful civil servants are not too keen to share their true experience. Maybe this has to do something with our societal structure because we generally do not want to be honest to others. Only siblings and a best friend might give you the truth: cousins and referrals are not reliable at all because they do not have a direct interest in your success. To cut it short, CSS is not that big a deal and anyone who works hard can do it. All it requires is the right advice blended with the right amount of effort and luck. Effort and luck totally depends upon you but what others can do is give you the right advice. What is meant by the word “right advice” is that you should have a precise idea about the correct subjects to choose, how many books to read, which one’s to read, what relevant chapters to read, how to make notes, and most of all how to retain and reproduce what you have read.  Hence, if you have the right advice, from the right people, the right preparation, at the right time, and the right study material, there is no doubt that you cannot become a civil servant." Nadir Chatta,2nd Position,CSS Exam 2003,DMG Gorup __________________ Sohail Ahmad "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid. " (Soren Aabye Kierkegaard) Last edited by Argus; Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 07:54 PM.

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#5    Tuesday, November 22, 2005

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Malik Qamar Abbas Khokher,6th position,CSS 2003 exam Respected Competitors!! Assalam-o-alaikum! I just wanted to share my expeience regarding the selection of subjects. I gave myfirst&last attempt in the year 2003,got 6th position and was over-all second in the written test by securing 774. While selecting the subjects,one should keep the following factors in mind: 1. Luck is undoubtedly the most important factor as has been suggested by Adeel Shah. THe same subject in which you secure around 70 marks in 1st attempt can get flunked in the very next. 2. Having a background in a subject does not matter at all. I never studied Public Administration, Journalism, Sociology, International Relations in my whole life b4 appearing in CSS,BUT,ALL THESE SUBJECTS GAVE ME EXCELLENT MARKS. Soc-64,Jour-65,IR-69,Pub Ad-68. 3. The trend of high score and low score keeps on changing.In my attempt,Eng Lit gave the worst score(I havent heard about a person who got more than 107).But in the year 2004,the same subject gave excellent score and helped a lot of my friends in getting their allocations. So,one must be very vigilant of the latest trends in marking by keeping oneself abreast of the latest scores in a subject. 4. If you are a masters in Business Administration,it doesnt entitle you to opt for B Ad compulsarily. I had a masters in Eng Lit but i opted for Urdu Lit even though my seniors tried vehemently to deter me from committing that "grave mistake". But ,by the grace of God,my selection rewarded me a lot. Academy Subjects 1.Economics (Beware of the cynical but very sweet teacher) 2.Govt. Functioning(Where everything will be discussed except the functions of the government) 3.National Issues of Pakistan(Get prepared for another aeries of lectures on Pakistan Studies) 4.Contemporary Issues and Islam (There will be nothing "CONTEMPORARY") 5.Communication Skills(a SUBJECT DESIGNED ONLY FOR GIRLS AND GUPPSHUP) 6.Computers (Pray that you get some good teacher) 7.Public Speaking(a subject for making many OFFICERS embarrassed) 8.Office Management and Procedures(a very important but at the same time, an extremely boring subject) 9.Public Sector Finance(Koi batlayey ke hum batlaen kia!!) 10.Public Sector Management 11.Syndicate Work(in which the probationers will be divided in groups of twenty.There will be a President and a Secretary of the SNDCT.Please dont try to be one of them as the whole workload will be shifted on your head as the time of presentation would get closer. Please strike a balance between fun and studies.Total fun placed me at 66 in the merit list of the Academics....a fall from 6th in CSS... Malik Qamar Abbas Khokher (FSP) (Thanx Brother) __________________ In the darkness of the might, I will lead my weary caravan, My sighs will remit spark, And my breath will raise flames. Last edited by Argus; Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 08:12 PM.

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#6    Saturday, December 02, 2006

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1.UMAR RIAZ has secured the first position amongst the 3678 CSS candidates appearing in the written examination for the year 2005. Born in a small village of Gujranwala District, Riaz was only three years old when his father died. He was brought up by his maternal uncle and got his early education from F.G.Public School Kharian Cantt. He did his Masters in Economics from Zamindar College Gujrat. He commenced his professional career as a Lecturer. He feels that his real strength lies in his strong will power, dedication and honesty towards work. He plans to join the Police Service of Pakistan 2.MUHAMMAD HAROON JOYA has attained second position amongst the CSS candidates. He feels that the importance of discipline was inculcated in him early in his life which has played a very important role in his exceptionally bright academic career. He also feels that his father has had a very profound affect on his personality and has always inspired him to be truthful and disciplined in life. With a strong inclination towards Software development, Haroon did his Bachelors in Software Engineering from NUST. He plans to join the Police Service of Pakistan. 3.Saleha Saeed has attained an overall third position in the CSS examination. She has done her Masters in English Literature from F.C.College Lahore and is currently working with a newspaper. She says that her parents have always been highly supportive of her and she has always had their strong backing which has inspired a sense of responsibility in her. Saleha now believes that she must serve her country wholeheartedly and with utmost devotion. In her opinion discipline, determination and dedication are the surest way to succeed in life and she plans to join the District Management Group. __________________ Lσαdiиg !!! ╔══════════════════╗ ║██████████████100%║ ╚══════════════════╝ ஜ иστнιπg ιš ιмթΘรรιвlε тσ α ωιℓℓιиg нєαят ஜ ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ Last edited by Argus; Sunday, March 04, 2007 at 06:42 PM.

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#7    Sunday, March 04, 2007

aamerkhattak  34th Commons Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NWFP(Nowshera Cantt) Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 27 Times in 13 Posts

4th postion holder of 2005 Dr.Mian Saeed Ahmad! belong to Bajaur Agency(FATA),settled in Peshawar.he has done his matriculation in 1995 from UNIVERISTY PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIVERISTY OF Peshawar. F.SC from ISLAMIA COLLEGE pESHAwar in 1997. MEdical Graduation(MBBS) from Khyber Medical College Peshawar. worked as Medical coordinator with UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGERATION before joining civil service of pakistan in 2005. HE HAS DISTINCTION OF BEING 4TH ON PAKISTAN MERIT IN CSS-2005.Jioned POLICE SERVICE OF PAKISTAN. HIS AIM: PUBLIC SERVICE AND TO PLAY ACTIVE ROLE IN NATION BUILDING AS A PROFESSIONAL CIVIL SERVENT. this was something regarding DR.MIAN SAEED AHMAD.we wish him successful carear. thnks Aamer __________________ [FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Engineer Aamer Khattak[/FONT] Last edited by Argus; Sunday, March 04, 2007 at 06:41 PM.

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#8    Thursday, March 29, 2007

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TOP POSITION HOLDERS OF CSS Examination 2006 Mr. Fida Hussain, 28 years has got Ist position in the Competitive Examinition 2006 amongst 272 successful candidates. He is M.A.(Economics) from Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur and hails from District Larkana Sindh.Presently he is an Internee with Senate of Pakistan under project of US Aid. His interests include sports in particular Cricket and improving education of the area in special and overall in general. Fida’s preferred choice is Police Service of Pakistan. Mr. Mufakhar Adeel, 25 ½ years of age has obtained 2nd position in Competitive Examination 2006. He hails from District Narowal, now settled in Lahore. He is Master’s in English from Punjab University and LL.B. from Bahauddin Zakaria University Multan. His interests are Hiking,Archaeological Studies, writing especially urdu prose and Cricket. He has optedto join Police Service of Pakistan. Ms. Sarah Rashid, hails from Lahore, Punjab. She stood 3rd in overall merit in Competitive Examinition 2006. She is an Arts Graduate (Gold Medalist) from Kinnaird College,Punjab University, Lahore. At present, she is serving in Provincial Management Service. Her first preference is District Management Group __________________ Lσαdiиg !!! ╔══════════════════╗ ║██████████████100%║ ╚══════════════════╝ ஜ иστнιπg ιš ιмթΘรรιвlε тσ α ωιℓℓιиg нєαят ஜ ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀

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#9    Saturday, April 14, 2007

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Jahanzeb Khan (Balochistan) Jahanzeb Khan,has attained Fourth position in the Competitive Examinition 2006 His Score in CSS exam 2006 Written: 688 Interview: 236 -------------------- Total: 924 His experience abt Compulsory and optionals English Essay: I think essay writing is a very difficult task. It may not sound very difficult but trust me, it is. In CSS, the only paper that you should fear is that of Essay. I think the first and foremost important factor in essay writing is that of the topic that you attempt. It's always better to know your strenghts and weaknesses before going for a topic. Myself, being equipped with the statistics and an overall picture of our economy attempted 'Foriegn Direct Investment in Pakistan' this year. I could have opted for 'Global warming' because i had read an extensive article on the said topic. But i didnt. Reason being, an article doesnt give you enough information to write a three hour essay. The point that i am trying to make is that, only go for that topic that you think you have complete command over. An article or two for that matter arn't enough. For those who find my suggestions a bit confusing and for those who don't know their strenghts and weaknesses, i recommend that they should read the daily Business page and weekly Business op-ed in dawn. This would arm them with enough analytical overview of Pakistani economy that they shouldn't find the economics related essays difficult. I think this is one of the safest bets to clear the essay paper because every year we get an essay related topic. It may vary from year to year but it, for sure, will be related to our economy. English Comprehension: To be honest with you, i dont know if there are any standard rules that u could follow and clear this paper. About vocab, DO NOT try to memorize difficult words, it's useless. Use digital dictionary all the time. Practice Precis and comprehension. Islamiat: Read friday features. Get urself 'Islam at a Glance' or any other text book and write down all the verses and Ahadith relevant to different topics. For example, i jotted down the relevant verses and ahadith for women rights, different systems, Islamic morals etc. It's highly recommended that u guys memorize'em. Because, the kinda questions we r getting these days are highly subjective but if u know the relevant verses and ahadith, u have the flexibility to answer different questions in ur own way. Current Affairs: Read dawn and Imtiaz Shahid's quarterly Contemporary affairs. Make your own notes, if u have time. I did. Pakistan Affairs: Our seniors would want us to read the 'Formative phase' but the recent papers suggest otherwise. If you check out our paper, u would know what i am saying. So, i think, u should read formative phase but do not waste too much time on it. I think u should read the national news in Dawn about the policies of our government. Everyday Science: EDS is so lengthy. Memorize units from Imtiaz Shahid's. Memorize abbreviations from every where (note'em down whenever u come across one). Read universe and human physiology from some encyclopedia for kids (i know what ur thinking). If u cant find one, read it from Imtiaz Shahid's. And the most important book, Bhatti's EDS book. This book would help you answer objective type questions. Optionals Political Science: Read constitutions from Kelly and wikipedia. About thoughts, read Jud Harmon for western philosophers and Rosenthal for Muslim scientists. Note: Do not read both, opt for one Constitutional Law: Same as Political Science International Relations: Ummm, a bit tricky. Go thru Wikipedia and any book American History: Read 'Majumdar and Srivastva' (It ends with Nixon years). 'Pocket history of USA' from Nixon years to Bush Senior. And wikipedia for Clinton and Bush Junior. Pushtu: Read 'Pohanna' Tips for preparation It is extemely important that you make notes for all the subjects except Essay and English. Notes are very helpful. Infact, i dont think u can clear CSS without ur own notes. It is also important that u guys should get urself books on MCQ's for each subject. Memorize the objectives. I know it sounds like an uphill battle but trust me it isn't. I think making notes should take you three to four months, not more than that. And another three months for reading your own notes. Psychological test The first day of psychological test is all about writing. Just try to be yourself and do not try to project yourself as super human or something The second day involves group discussion, command task and an informal interview with the psychologists' panel. In the discussion, you do not have to take the initiative. You can listen to others and then speak. Try to be logical and do not speak for the sake of speaking. You can second your colleagues or differ from them. In the command task, use common sense, that's it. Initiate the meeting by saying something like " The reason i have called this meeting is cos we are facing a situation.....". Explain the situation and then start taking suggestions from your colleagues. One of'em would be noting down the minutes of meeting, take his feedback and then conclude. You may alter your conclusion if u r given a suggestion which sounds better than your own or you can stick to your original conclusion. The psychologists observe your confidence and leadership qualities. Interview [got 236/300] I was quite happy with the way i performed in my written exams. I wasnt as content with my interview though. I was interrogated and cross questioned a lot by the chairman. We had arguements but i was polite and came up with logical answers to his pointing questions. In the end when the chairman realized that i wasnt taking any pressure from his questions, i think, he tried to impose his views on me to get the best out of me but i would put forward my views to negate his. At the end of the day, the interview was quite an experience. I was candid throughout my interview, gave honest replies to all the questions, never resorted to flattering or 'diplomatic' answers. My verbal english is okay. Looking back at my written exam, i think, i must have secured exceptional marks in my interview that helped me land at the fourth position overall which is quite an achievement for a candidate from Balochistan. I am glad that the panel dont have stereotypical views which is great. Guys, just be yourself, if you get to the interview stage. (Thanks Jahanzeb rora) __________________ In the darkness of the might, I will lead my weary caravan, My sighs will remit spark, And my breath will raise flames. Last edited by Argus; Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 03:35 AM.

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Ms. Sarah Rashid merit no.:3 CSS-2006 Matriculation (science):704/850 divisional public school lhr Intermediate (english literature,geography,civics):785/1100 overall 4th position in kinnaird college lhr Bachelors (geography,english literature):507/800 Qazi Saeedudin Gold Medal for Distinction in Geography kinnaird college lhr LLB overall 2nd in LLB 1 overall 7th in LLB 3 punjab university lhr PMS 345/600+157/200 overall first in punjab CSS 733/1200+193/300 political science+geography+international law+constitutional law overall 3rd in pakistan highest score in international law:90/100 initially foreign service was my ideal but my father insisted that i take up district management group so here i am... hv bn a very unorthodox student reading novels inside text books! during exams z just one example... but direction matters... my father ordained that i just had to do css when i was in matric after that i had nothing else on my mind! but i was always an all rounder literary n sports activities are a part of my life When Allah is kind and you have your parents to support n pray for you...nothing can go wrong! Trust in God... __________________ __________________ iMaGiNaTiOn Z mOrE iMpOrTaNt ThAn KnOwLeDgE....Einstein (apparently the guy knew wat was on my mind evn b4 i was born!!!) Last edited by Argus; Saturday, October 06, 2007 at 07:30 PM.

Essay Compulsory (Total Marks-l00)

Candidates will be required to write one or more essays in English. A wide choice of subject will be given.

Suggested Readings
Title Author 1 A communicative grammar of English Leech & Svartik 2 A practical English Grammar Thomson & Martinet 3 A Comprehensive English Grammar for Foreign students Eckersley & Eckersley (Longmans) 4 Modern English Vol. I & II Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Rutherford 5 A University English Grammar R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (Longmans) 6 Practical English Usage Swan (OUP) 7 English Idioms McMordie 8 Mastering English Language Etherton
ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) Compulsory (Total Marks-l00)
The examination will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks and will be geared to test the candidates' ability to handle grammatical structure, reading comprehension and analysis, and precise writing and composition. The candidates should be capable of: Using English correctly and efficiently as a vehicle of communication. Reading, comprehending and analyzing advanced texts. Grammar and Vocabulary The candidate's ability to handle the structure of English will be tested by framing items based upon grammatical categories that usually create problems for foreign students. There shall be no prescribed course for this purpose. Reading Comprehension and Analysis Two unseen passages shall be given with a fixed reading time and multiple choice questions would be placed at the end to be answered. The passage for comprehension shall be fairly technical. The passages would be selected from writings on economic, social, cultural subjects and international affairs. Precise Writing The candidates will be required to present an acceptable precis of a given passage. The unseen passage will be selected from current, economic, social, cultural and international affairs.
Suggested Readings
Title Author 1 A communicative grammar of English Leech & Svartik 2 A practical English Grammar Thomson & Martinet 3 A Comprehensive English Grammar for Foreign students Eckersley & Eckersley (Longmans) 4 Modern English Vol. I & II Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Rutherford 5 A University English Grammar R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (Longmans) 6 Practical English Usage Swan (OUP) 7 English Idioms McMordie 8 Mastering English Language Etherton
Islamiat (Compulsory)
Total Marks-10 1. Basic Problems of Human Life and their Solutions ·         Various sources of knowledge-revelation (Wahy) as a source of knowledge and solution to human problem. Divinity and Supremacy of Wahy. 2. Need of Religion and its role in Human Life ·         Islam and other religions. 3. Islam ·         Its concept and meanings Deen and Muzhab, Islamic concepts of Universe and Humanity, Place of Humanity in Islam, Man as Vicegerent of Allah, Chief Characteristics of Islamic Ideology.  4. Fundamental Beliefs and Practices of Islam ·         Tauheed (Unity of Allah), Risalat (Finality of the Prophethood), Akhirat (Day of Judgement). ·         Salat, Soum, Zakat, Hajj. Jehad. 5. Islamic Way of Life ·         Sources of Shariah: The Qu'ran, Sunnah, Ijma (Consensus), Qiyas and Ijtihad (reasoning). ·         Social system in Islam Responsibilities and mutual relationship of members of family, separate role of man and woman in an Islamic Social set up. concept of Woman's freedom in islam. ResponsibiLities of man and woman in character-building of new generation. ·         Morality in Islam Concept of morality, Relationship of morality and Faith, Islamic principles and methods of character-building, Moral values in Islam. ·         Islamic Political System :-  o    Legislative System o    Judicial System ·         Muslim ummuh Role and objectives of Muslim Ummah. 6. Quranic Ayat and their Translation. Following last 10 surrah of the Holy Quran with their translations :-  SURRAH AL-FEEL SURRAH AL-QURESH SURRAH AL-MAOON SURRAH AL-KAUSAR SURRAH AL-KAFAROON SURRAH AN-NASR SURRAH AL-L'AHAB SURRAH- AL- AKHLAS SURRAH ALFALAK SURRAH-AN-NAS

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Everyday Science(COMPULSORY) - Total Marks-100
1. Introduction Nature of Science; Brief History of Science with special reference to contribution of Muslims in the evolution and development of science: Impact of science on society. 2. The Physical Sciences (a) Constituents and Structure: "Universe, Galaxy. Solar system, Sun, Earth. Minerals;  (b) Processes of Nature -Solar and Lunar Eclipses Day and Night and their variation:  (c) Energy :- sources and resources of Energy Energy conservation  (i) Ceramics, Plastics. Semiconductors  (ii) Radio. Television, Telephones. Camera. Laser. Microscope. (iii) Computers, Satellites;  (iv) Antibiotics, Vaccines, Fertilizers, Pesticides, 3. Biological Sciences The basis of life - the cell, chromosomes, genes, nucleic acids. The building blocks - Proteins. Harmones and other nutrients Concept of balanced diet. Metabolism. Survey of Plant and Animal Kingdom - a brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to pinpoint similarities and diversities in nature. The Human body - a brief account of human Physiology, Human behaviour.
Suggested Readings
Title Author 1 Exploring life Sciences Turber, Kilburn & Howell 2 Exploring Physical Sciences Turber, Kilburn & Howell 3 Guide to Science Isaac Asimov 4 Science Restated Cassidy 5 Principles of Animal Biology Khan, M. Rafiq
Current Affairs (COMPULSORY) (Marks- -100)
Candidates will be expected to display such general knowledge of History,Geography and Politics as is necessary to interpret current affairs. Pakistan's relations with its neighbours. Pakistan's relations with Middle Eastern. African and Far Eastern Countries. Pakistan relations with big powers. International Economic issues and Pakistan. Pakistan's role in regional and international organizations. Nuclear politics in South Asia. Structure of Pakistan's economy, economic planning and development strategies Central Issues and problems in the Educational Systems. Issues in Pakistan Politics. Superpowers and the Issues of World Order. Major Contemporary Crises. Major Economic, social and political issues of the world as reflected and discussed in periodicals and newspapers.

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Title Author 1 India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Great Powers G. W. Choudhry 2 Main Spring of Indian and Pakistani Foreign Policies S.M. Burke 3 Pakistan's Foreign Policy S.M. Burke 4 Pakistan and the Great Powers M Ahsan Choudhry 5 Pakistan and the UN M Ahsan Choudhry 6 Pakistan the long view Lawrence Ziring et. al. 7 Political System of Pakistan Khalid B. Sayeed 8 Politics in Pakistan Khalid B. Sayeed 9 World Politics since 1945 P. Calvocrassi 10 Conflict and Cooperation in the Indian Ocean; Pakistan's interests and Choices Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema 11 The Security of South Asia Stephen P. Cohen 12 The Military and Politics in Pakistan Hasan Askari Rizvi 13 Development Strategies of Pakistan M. L. Qureshi 14 The Management of Pakistan's economy 1947 to 1982 Ahmed, V., Rashid Ahmed

Pakistan Affairs (Compulsory)

(Marks-100) Evolution and growth of Muslim Society in the Sub-continent. Ideology of Pakistan-Definition and Elucidation. Historical aspects Muslim rule in the sub-continent, its downfall and efforts of Renaissance. Movements for reforms-Sheikh Ahmed Sarhindi, Shah Waliullah, Aligarh, Deoband, Na&wah, Anjarnun Hamiat-e-Islam and other Educational Institutions- Sind Madressah and Islamia College Peshawar. Ideology of Pakistan in the lights of speeches and sayings of Allama Iqhal and Quaid-i-Azam  Pakistan Movement-Historical developments, important event. role of various individuals, communities and groups. Political Developments in Pakistan since 1947 and efforts for pro mulgation of Islamic system. Land and People of Pakistan-Geography. Society. Natural resources. Agriculture, Industry, Education with reference to characteris tics, trends and problems.

Suggested Readings

Title Author 1 Ideological Orientations of Pakistan Al Mujahid, Sharif 2 Letters of Iqbal to Jinnah Iqbal, Mohammad 3 Muslim Separatism in India and Pakistan Hamid, Abdul 4 Modern Muslim India and the birth of Pakistan Ikram, S. M. 5 Quaid-i-Azam and Pakistan Dani, Ahmed Hassan 6 Struggle for Pakistan Qureshi, I. H. 7 The case for Pakistan Rafiq, Afzal M. 8 The Making of Pakistan Aziz, K. K. 9 The Muslim Community of the Indo-Pakistan Sub-continent Qureshi, I. H. 10 The Emergence of Pakistan Mohammad Ali Ch. 11 Towards Pakistan Waheed-uz-Zaman 12 Pakistan A study of Political Development 1947-97 Hamid Yusuf 13 Ulema in Politics Qureshi, I. H. 14 World Scholars on Quaid-i-Azam Dani, Ahmed Hassan