If you are aiming for a prestigious career in Pakistan’s civil services, the official announcement for the FPSC CSS MPT Exam 2027 Online Application August 2026 provides a vital gateway for your preparation. The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has issued a public notice inviting online applications for the MCQs-Based Preliminary Test (MPT) for the CSS Competitive Examination 2027. Qualifying the MPT is mandatory for all aspirants planning to appear in the main CSS CE-2027 examination. The preliminary test will be conducted across 19 designated cities in Pakistan, offering candidates with at least a 2nd Division Bachelor’s degree the chance to qualify for the main written examination. Eligible candidates must complete their online registration well before the deadline of August 20, 2026.
Job Overview
| Field | Information |
| Organization | Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) |
| Examination Name | MCQs-Based Preliminary Test (MPT) for CSS Competitive Examination 2027 |
| Ad Posted Date | August 02, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 20, 2026 |
| Test Date | September 27, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Test Fee | Rs. 250/- (Payable via 1-Link PSID) |
| Cutoff Date for Eligibility | December 31, 2026 |
| Examination Centers | 19 Cities across Pakistan |
| Official Website | www.fpsc.gov.pk |
Examination Details & Eligibility Criteria
MCQs-Based Preliminary Test (MPT) CSS Competitive Examination-2027
- Mandatory Requirement: Qualifying the MPT is mandatory for applying and appearing in the main CSS Competitive Examination 2027 (CSS CE-2027).
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree (Second Division) or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Age Limit:
- Candidates must be 21 to 30 years old on the cutoff date.
- A two-year age relaxation is admissible to specific categories specified under Rule 6 of CSS CE Rules, 2019.
- Cutoff Date: The cutoff date for determining age, qualification, domicile, and all other eligibility criteria is 31st December 2026 in accordance with Rule 5.
- Governing Rules: The examination shall be governed entirely by the CSS CE Rules, 2019 with no exceptions.
- Provisional Admission: Under Rules 11(20) and 11(21), candidates are provisionally admitted at their own risk. If found ineligible at any stage, their candidature shall be cancelled, regardless of appearance or qualification in even the entire process. Candidates must ensure full and complete compliance with all eligibility requirements before applying.
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How to Apply
- Online Application: Candidates intending to appear in the MCQ-Based Preliminary Test (MPT)-2027 are required to apply online through the ‘Apply Online’ link on the FPSC website (www.fpsc.gov.pk).
- Account Creation & PSID Generation: Create an account, log in to the online portal, complete/update your profile, fill out the prescribed application form for MPT-2027, and generate a 16-digit PSID for the online fee payment of Rs. 250/- well before 20th August, 2026 (PSID is mandatory for online fee payment).
- Fee Payment: Fee can be paid online via the 1-Link facility using ATMs, mobile banking apps (Easypaisa, JazzCash, etc.), internet banking, or over the counter at any 1-Link member bank.Note: Fee paid on old FPSC Challan Form (TR-6), or through cheque, bank draft, pay order will not be accepted.
- Final Submission: After depositing the fee, candidates must log in again via the ‘Apply Online’ link on www.fpsc.gov.pk and enter the remaining required details to complete their online application.
- Admission Certificates: Admission certificates can be downloaded from the FPSC website at least 10 days before the test. No separate intimation to this effect will be made by FPSC.
Terms and Conditions
- Online applications for MPT are invited well before 20th August, 2026.
- Examination shall be governed entirely by the CSS CE Rules, 2019 with no exceptions.
- MPT will be held on 27th September, 2026 (Sunday).
- The examination shall be conducted in 19 cities in accordance with the prescribed rules.
- Qualifying MPT is mandatory for applying and appearing in main CSS CE-2027.
- Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree (Second Division). Age must be 21–30 years on the cutoff date; a two-year relaxation is admissible to categories specified in Rule 6.
- The cutoff date is 31st December 2026 for determining age, qualification, domicile, and all other eligibility criteria, in accordance with Rule 5.
- Under Rules 11(20) and 11(21), candidates are provisionally admitted at their own risk. If found ineligible at any stage, their candidature shall be cancelled, regardless of appearance or qualification of even the entire process. Candidates must ensure full and complete compliance with all eligibility requirements before applying.
- Carefully fill in the online application and check it before final submission.
- Fee paid on old FPSC Challan Form (TR-6), or through cheque, bank draft, or pay order will not be accepted.
- Examination Centre once selected shall not be changed.
- CNIC & Date of Birth to be entered correctly in the online form. Wrong entries will lead to rejection.
- Candidates are advised to ensure the provision of correct and complete information.
- FPSC has Zero tolerance against cheating / unfair means.
- For further information or queries, please contact: UAN 051-111-000-248.