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CSS General Science and Ability Past Papers

11 CSS General Science and Ability papers from 2016 to 2026, as text, each with its instructions, questions and marks as FPSC printed them.

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About the paper

CSS General Science and Ability is a compulsory paper of the CSS written exam, worth 100 marks. The 2026 paper allowed 3 hours. The 11 papers here, 2016 to 2026, set 82 questions between them.

Topics in the syllabus

  • Physical Sciences
  • Biological Sciences
  • Environmental Science
  • Food Science
  • Information Technology
  • Quantitative Ability/Reasoning
  • Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning/Ability
  • Mental Abilities