CSS 2026 Written Result Announced, Pass Rate Falls to Just 2.74%
Of the 17,351 candidates who appeared in at least one written paper, only 476 qualified; successful candidates include 239 men and 237 women, while medical, psychological assessment and viva voce schedules will be announced later.
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) on Monday announced the result of the CSS Competitive Examination 2026 written stage, with only 476 candidates qualifying and the overall pass percentage standing at 2.74%.
According to the official FPSC press release issued in Islamabad on August 31, a total of 24,321 candidates applied for the CSS 2026 written examination, while 17,351 appeared in at least one paper. Of these, 16,342 candidates appeared in all papers.
The successful candidates comprise 239 men and 237 women, showing an almost equal gender distribution among those who cleared the highly competitive written stage. Overall, however, fewer than three candidates out of every 100 who appeared managed to qualify.
Written Exam Held Across Pakistan
The written examinations were conducted from February 4 to February 15, 2026. FPSC had earlier said that the examination was held at 136 centres across Pakistan and that compulsory papers were scheduled at one paper per day under revised arrangements introduced for candidates.
The Commission also released figures for the preliminary stage. A total of 63,368 applications were received for the CSS 2026 MCQ-Based Preliminary Test (MPT), of whom 43,189 candidates appeared and 36,758 passed. Among those clearing the MPT were 20,625 men and 16,133 women.
Pass Rate Slightly Below CSS 2025
The latest written-stage success rate is marginally lower than CSS 2025, when 354 of 12,792 candidates who appeared qualified, producing a written examination pass rate of 2.77%.
FPSC said the medical examination, psychological assessment and viva voce schedule for candidates who cleared the CSS 2026 written examination would be communicated in due course. Candidates have been advised to regularly check the Commission’s official website for further announcements.
The Commission also noted that while due care had been taken to ensure the accuracy of the result, it retained the right to correct any error or omission.
