Islamabad, 17 May, 2025: The National Assembly agreed to increase the age limit of candidates from 30 to 35, for Central Superior Services (CSS) exam.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML‑N) MNA Syeda Nosheen tabled the resolution in National Assembly, which was passed with a majority vote.
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Under the new resolution, The CSS candidates will now be allowed up to five attempts at the CSS exam, one more than at present, giving candidates more chances to qualify.
Lawmakers urged the government to implement these relaxations promptly so that potential candidates can plan their applications accordingly.
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The timing of the resolution overlaps with the recent announcement of the CSS 2024 written exam results by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), which highlighted the exam’s intense competitiveness.
Out of 23,100 applicants, only 15,602 appeared for the written test and just 395 passed.
This marks a success rate of only 2.53%, underscoring the pressure and limited opportunities faced by aspiring civil servants in Pakistan.
