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CSS MPT Preparation

The MCQ-based Preliminary Test (MPT) is FPSC's screening test for CSS. Pass it to sit the CSS written exam. Everything you need to prepare is here: the exam pattern, timed mock tests, practice MCQs, past papers and video lectures.

Questions
200 MCQs
Total marks
200
Time
200 minutes
Pass mark
33% (66 marks)
Mock TestsFull-length, timed tests on the real MPT pattern.Coming soon Practice ExercisesTopic-wise MCQ practice, no timer or password.1 exercise Past PapersPrevious CSS MPT papers to read and download.3 papers Video LecturesSolved mocks and topic-wise MPT lectures.2 playlists

MPT paper pattern

200 MCQs of one mark each, in five subjects:

General Abilities

60 marks

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, logical reasoning and analytical ability

English

50 marks

Vocabulary, grammar and usage, sentence correction and comprehension

General Knowledge

50 marks

Everyday Science, Current Affairs and Pakistan Affairs

Islamic Studies

20 marks

Islamic Studies — non-Muslim candidates can take Civics & Ethics instead

Urdu

20 marks

Urdu grammar, usage and translation

Pattern as published by FPSC. Always check the latest FPSC notice before the test.

Rules to know

  • Each MCQ carries one mark and the real MPT has no negative marking.
  • You need 33% (66 of 200) to qualify for the CSS written exam.
  • The MPT score is valid only for the same year’s CSS exam and is not added to your final merit.
  • Our mock tests deduct 0.25 marks per wrong answer, to train you to answer carefully.

Preparation tips

  • General Abilities carries the most marks (60) — practise arithmetic and reasoning MCQs every day.
  • Build English vocabulary steadily: synonyms, antonyms, idioms and common errors appear every year.
  • Read the newspaper daily for Current Affairs and revise Pakistan Affairs and Everyday Science basics.
  • Take full-length timed mock tests to learn to finish 200 MCQs in 200 minutes.
  • Solve past MPT papers to see which topics FPSC repeats.

Frequently asked questions

What is the CSS MPT?

The MCQ-based Preliminary Test (MPT) is the screening test FPSC holds before the CSS written exam. Only candidates who pass it can sit the written exam.

How many marks are needed to pass the CSS MPT?

Candidates need 33% marks, i.e. 66 out of 200, to qualify for the CSS written examination.

Is there negative marking in the CSS MPT?

No. Each of the 200 MCQs carries one mark and there is no negative marking in the real MPT.

Which subjects are in the CSS MPT?

General Abilities (60 marks), English (50), General Knowledge — Everyday Science, Current Affairs and Pakistan Affairs (50), Islamic Studies or Civics & Ethics (20) and Urdu (20).