Deep Analysis of CSS Compulsory and Optional Subjects

Right selection of optional subjects in the competitive exam of CSS and PMS can lead you towards the right destination. In this article, a very deep analysis of CSS Compulsory and Optional Subjects are discussed in every detail…

Syllabus of 2020 is shown Compulsory and Optional Subjects — Deep Analysis of CSS Compulsory and Optional Subjects

First, we will discuss how many optional subjects of CSS can be helpful in Compulsory subjects of CSS Examination. After that, we will analyze each and every group of CSS optional including all their Subjects.

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A: Deep Analysis of CSS Compulsory Subjects (600 MARKS)

A: COMPULSORY SUBJECTS (600 MARKS)
Code No.	Subjects	Marks
1.	English Essay Almost all optional subjects help in English Essay Paper. However, the importance of IR, Political Science, Gender studies and Literature subjects cannot be denied.	100
2.	English (Precis and Composition) Reading a newspaper on a daily basis Writing English in full form everywhere Practising English Grammar book can be helpful in this regard.	100
3.	General Science & Ability All Science subjects especially Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Geography and Environmental Science subjects are very helpful. Computer Science esp. Information Technology and Telecommunications can be helpful. Basic Mathematical Skills, concepts and formulas are required. Besides, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning and Mental Ability also assist in General ability part of GSA. NOTE: General Science & Ability syllabus is very lengthy. In fact, they have left nothing to put in this subject. In other words, any topic in the world can become in its paper but yet don’t lose heart. Solving past papers can help you up to 40% in this subject.	100
4.	Current Affairs No book is generally required for current affair paper in CSS Exam. Daily reading of any Newspaper esp. Dawn newspaper is considered the bible of CSS and PMS Exams. However, IR paper-2 is another current affairs paper but that is solved on the terminologies of International Relations only. Therefore, IR subject is really important for Viva voice and CA paper as well.	100
5.	Pakistan Affairs Onwards 2016, Pakistan papers are also made on the basis of the current scenarios. In some cases, you won’t differentiate between CA and PA paper. Thus, Newspaper reading is also essential for this paper nowadays. For the history portion, any history book can be followed. While Political Science and Public administration subjects topics are collapsed with that of PA subject topics.	100
6.	Islamic Studies OR Comparative Study of Major Religions (For Non-Muslims) Hot issues of Muslim worlds throughout the year are important for Islamiyat. Besides, Muslim Law & Jurisprudence is the only subject that can serve in this subject.	100
Total		600

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B: Deep Analysis of CSS Optional Subjects (600 MARKS)

Now, let’s discuss optional of CSS Syllabus subjects one by one group wise.

Group-I: (To select one subject of (200 marks) only)

Group-I: (To select one subject of (200 marks) only)
Code No.	Subject	Marks
11.	Accountancy & Auditing Should not opt without a proper background Should not opt with a weak background High scoring subject even toppers opted them Having a low score only in 2018, 2011, and 2004 in the past 20 years For next years, it is safe for opting.	200
12.	Economics Needed a strong background Consistent Score 120-130 Average Scoring Subject	200
13.	Computer Science Needed a very strong Background Better for recent graduate or postgraduate Low scoring before 2015 but after 2015 it is an average scoring subject	200
14.	Political Science Political Science Subject can be opted without any proper background Bookish or cramming subject Overlapping with many other subjects Public administration 30 % Governance and public policy a few % USA History a few % Gender Study 10 % Constitutional Law 100 % Philosophy 40 % Sociology 10 % Anthropology 10 % Pakistan affair 15- 20 % Essay sometimes topic came from this subject Time Need for preparation for a good student can be 35-45 days Constant scoring 120-130 Average Scoring subject for average students.	200
15.	International Relations IR is my favourite subject It can be opted without any background Very conceptual subject Overlapping with many other subjects where European History 25 % US History 35 % International Law 40-50 % Current Affair 100 % because IR paper-2 is another current affairs paper but that is solved on the terminologies of International Relations only. Therefore, IR subject is really important for Viva voice and CA paper as well. Pakistan affair 20 % Essay 1-3 topics every year Time Need for preparation 45-60 days Fluctuation scoring 100-130 Average Scoring subject.	200

Group-II: (To select subject(s) of 200 marks only)

Group-II: (To select subject(s) of 200 marks only)
Code No.	Subject	Marks
16.	Physics Needed a strong Background low scoring in general cases Very lengthy syllabus Time Consuming A fresh graduate or Postgraduate can do well in Physics One should never go for Physics while having FSc course idea.	200
17.	Chemistry Needed a strong Background scoring 130-140 for Chemistry background students Time Consuming A fresh graduate or Postgraduate can do well in Physics One should never go for this subject while having FSc course idea.	200
18.	Applied Mathematics Need Strong Background low scoring for many engineers Need high practising Time Consuming	100
19.	Pure Mathematics Need Strong Background low scoring Need high practising Time Consuming	100
20.	Statistics Need Strong Background stable scoring if it is prepared well Time Consuming	100
21.	Geology Need Strong Background of geophysics or geology Scoring 70’s Time Consuming Overlapping with geography 20 % and 5-10% GSA subjects	100

Group-III: (To select subject of 100 marks only)

Group-III: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)
Code No.	Subject	Marks
22.	Business Administration Need Strong Background High scoring 70-80 constant score Time required 15-20 days	100
23.	Public Administration Can be opt without a background High scoring 70-80 Shows good score on the alternative year Time required 15-16 days Overlapping with >Political science 30 % >Islamic affairs 1 chapter	100
24.	Governance & Public Policies New subject Conceptual study required Can be opt without background Scoring 60-70 Time required 12-15 days Overlapping >Political science >Islamic affairs 1 chapter	100
25.	Town Planning & Urban Management New subject Conceptual study is required Background needed either civil Engr or town planning Scoring 60 Time required 7-8 days with background Overlapping with >Pakistan affair >Islamic affairs 1 chapter	100

Group-IV: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Group-IV: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)
Code No.	Subject	Marks
26.	History of Pakistan & India Without background is possible However, you have to work hard Lengthy syllabus After 2015 low scoring Time required 40-45 days Overlapping with >Pakistan affair 40-50 % >Current affairs 1 question	100
27.	Islamic History & Culture Without background is possible Average scoring Fluctuation in score each year Time required properly Overlapping with >Arabic 30 % >Islamic affairs no	100
28.	British History Syllabus vertically less but horizontally more Lengthy syllabus Background of English literature of master have studied 10% Scoring low but constant mean no major fluctuation Time required 40-45 days IR subject may also help in this subject	100
29.	European History Lengthy syllabus Scoring average Time required without IR 40-45 days Time required with IR 30-40 days Overlapping with >IR 20 -30%	100
30.	History of USA Without background possible High scoring but dropped in 2019 Fluctuation in score each year Time required 30-40 days Overlapping with >IR >Political science >Current affair	100

Group-V: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Group-V: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)
Code No.	Subject	Marks
31.	Gender Studies Without background is possible Conceptual Sociology 10% Good scoring 70 Time required 12-20 days Overlapping with Islamic affair 1 question Essay 1 topic almost every year	100
32.	Environmental Sciences Without background is possible Bookish subject High scoring 70-80 Time required 14-15 days FSc Biology and chemistry is fruitful Overlapping with Islamic affair 1 question Essay 1 topic almost General science 10%	100
33.	Agriculture & Forestry Background is required Must study bio and chemistry in FSc Low scoring nowadays Time required 35-40 day Syllabus Agriculture 50% Forestry 50%	100
34.	Botany Strong background of Ms or bs Scoring 70-80 Time required 20-25 day	100
35.	Zoology Strong background of Ms or bs Low scoring 45-55 Time required proper	100
36.	English Literature Strong background Low scoring evergreen	100
37.	Urdu Literature High scoring up to 70 Background with characteristics Writing ability is required Writing speed Vocabulary Interest in poetry Syllabus lengthy History 50% Literature 50% Poet 25% Afsana 25%	100

Group-VI: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Group-VI: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)
Code No.	Subject	Marks
38.	Law Strong background of LLB Lengthy syllabus Time required 20-25 days with LLB Constant marks Overlapping with Islamic affair 1 question Essay 1 topic in rare cases Sociology around 10%	100
39.	Constitutional Law Without background possible Bookish subject Time required 15-18 day Can fetch you Score 50-60 Overlapping with political science	100
40.	International Law Without background possible Conceptual High score for IR students Time required with IR 9-10 days and without 18-20 Overlapping with IR syllabus up to 25%	100
41.	Muslim Law & Jurisprudence Short subject Overlapping with Islamiat up to 30% Low scoring Time required 10-15 days	100
42.	Mercantile Law Strong background Scoring conditional Time required properly	100
43.	Criminology New subject Without background possible Bookish subject Overlapping with psychology 1st chapter High scoring Time required 10-12 day	100
44.	Philosophy Without background possible but you must have a taste Bookish subject Overlapping with psychology 1st chapter Constant score high Time required without taste 2 months with interest about a month only	100

Group-VII: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Group-VII: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)
Code No.	Subject	Marks
45.	Journalism & Mass Communication Without background possible Conceptual yet easy Overlapping with essay Score 60-65 Time required 10-15 days	100
46.	Psychology Without background possible but without bio must avoid High scoring Time required with bio 22-25 days without bio 30-35 days Overlapping with Biology 30% MBA 70%	100
47.	Geography Without background possible Conceptual 50% and 50% bookish Overlapping with General Science 10% Long and interesting subject Score average 65-70 Less Time required for IR students	100
48.	Sociology Without background possible Short subject Conceptual Average score 65-70 Time required 10-15 days Overlapping with English Essay Pakistan Affairs	100
49.	Anthropology Without background possible Conceptual Lengthy syllabus Good scoring Time required 15-20 days Overlapping with bio 25%	100
50/51/52/53	Regional languages Punjabi/ Pushto / sandhi / Balochi Without background possible Required fewer efforts but all are high scorings One must know writing and reading Characteristics Mother tongue Village culture Time required around 2 weeks if other aspects of the language are known Score high ever obtained Balochi up to 97 Punjabi up to 90 Sindhi 80-85 Pushto 80-85	100
54/55	Persian/Arabic Must know Arabic and Persian Paper must be attempted in Persian and Arabic both are low scoring Time required more	100

NOTE(Warning):

It is no doubt that all analyses have been written with the utmost care. Being an individual it is not even possible to write each and everything about all the subjects of CSS perfectly right. My all attempts of CSS and PMS, various CSS groups of Facebook, our Facebook’s PAGE and CSSforum candidates’ experiences are taken here.

However, these deep analyses of CSS Subjects can also be helpful in opting PMS optional subjects. In a nutshell, these can help you while opting your optional easily in any competitive exams. Kindly must go through past papers and syllabus before opting any optionals.

I, therefore, not responsible in case of any misinformation and misleading here. kindly do analyze the subjects you’re going to opt on your own risk.

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Dr.Kainat Noor April 2, 2022 Reply

if i chose 200 marks 2 subject then I will only select 2 subject of 100 marks is that true
1. FaRan ʚïɞ April 2, 2022 Reply
  
  Yes, 2 subjects of 200 hundreds marks (from two different groups) is equal to 400 marks
  Now, you can choose any two subjects of 100 marks to complete total 600 marks

Deep Analysis of CSS Compulsory and Optional Subjects

A: Deep Analysis of CSS Compulsory Subjects (600 MARKS)

B: Deep Analysis of CSS Optional Subjects (600 MARKS)

Group-I: (To select one subject of (200 marks) only)

Group-II: (To select subject(s) of 200 marks only)

Group-III: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Group-IV: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Group-IV: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Group-V: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Group-VI: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)