CSS Age Eligibility Rules
As per FPSC rules, a candidate must be between **21 and 30 years old** on the cut-off date (usually December 31st of the year before the exam).
| Status | Age Range |
|---|---|
| Eligible | 21 years, 0 days to 30 years, 0 days |
| Not Eligible (Too Young) | Below 21 years |
| Not Eligible (Too Old) | Above 30 years |
AGE CALCULATOR FOR CSS 2026 EXAM
In Pakistan, the Central Superior Services (CSS) exam is considered one of the most appealing options for young graduates. Those who pass this exam are often regarded as exceptionally intelligent. Its attractiveness lies in the fact that successful candidates become bureaucrats, gaining power and authority within the government.
Thinking about taking the CSS exam in 2026? First thing you need to know is the age limit. The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) says you need to be between 21 and 30 years old on the cutoff date.
To make things easier, we built a CSS Age Calculator. Just type in your current age and the cutoff age limit, hit “check eligibility,” and you’ll instantly see if you qualify. It’s simple and works for any competitive exam, not just CSS. Its user friendly and runs both on mobiles and computers.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
Q1: What is age limit for CSS exam 2026?
The minimum age for taking CSS exam is 21 year and the maximum age is 30 years.
Q2: Who is eligible for age relaxation?
Special age relaxation is given to candidates belonging to:
- Scheduled castes and Buddhist community
- Permanent residents of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan
- Permanent residents of Baluchistan and the recognized tribal areas.
- Tribal Areas of D.I.Khan and Peshawar Divisions and former Tribal Areas of Mardan and Hazara Divisions
- Government Servants who have completed two years of continuous service
Q3: When is the CSS exam held?
The CSS exam is taken once in a year.
Q4: What is cut-off date for age determination in 2026?
The cut-off date for age determination is the 31st of December 2025. The subsequent years follows the same principle.
Q5: What is paper pattern and total marks of CSS exam?
The paper pattern and marks distribution for CSS exam is as under:
Total marks: 1200
Total papers: 12 (each paper is of 100 marks)
Time duration: 3 hours for each paper
Exam type: Each paper consists of two sections:
- Subjective (80 marks)
- Objective (20 marks)
Q6: What is syllabus of CSS exam?
CSS exam consists of 12 papers. Six papers are taken from compulsory subjects while six papers are taken from optional subjects. The detail of compulsory subjects is given below while the list of optional courses is available of on official website of FPSC.
| 1 | English Essay | 100 MARKS |
| 2 | English (Precis and Composition) | 100 MARKS |
| 3 | General Science & Ability | 100 MARKS |
| 4 | Pakistan Affairs | 100 MARKS |
| 5 | Current Affairs | 100 MARKS |
| 6 | Pakistan Affairs | 100 MARKS |
Q7: What are qualifying marks of CSS exam?
If a candidate scores less than 40% in any compulsory subject, or less than 33% in any optional subject, or doesn’t reach 50% overall, that’s it-they fail the written exam. They won’t move on to the medical exam, psychological assessment, or viva voce.