Federal Public Service Commission FPSC CSS Age Limit 2026 in Pakistan Notification was issued by the officials as the CSS Upper Age limit increased by the government, and now all those candidates who are between the ages of 21 and 30 years will be able to appear in the Central Superior Service CSS Competitive Exams from 2026 onward. Through these CSS examinations, candidates will be recruited for the posts in the BS-17 for the Commerce and Trade Group, Foreign Service of Pakistan, Information Group, Inland Revenue Service, Military Lands and Cantonment Group, Office Management Group, Pakistan Administrative Service, Pakistan Audit and Accounts Service, Pakistan Customs Service, Police Service of Pakistan, Postal Group, Railways Group. Other than the CSS Written examination, all the candidates have to go through the Medical Examination, Psychological Assessment, and Viva too, in order for final selection. Before 2018 to appear in the CSS Examination was 2 years less, which means candidates aged 21 to 28 will be eligible to appear in the CSS Examination, but now a year of age relaxation is given to all the candidates. Further FPSC CSS Age Limit 2026 in Pakistan Notification is listed below.
FPSC CSS 2026 Age Limit
| For Fresh Candidates | 21 to 30 years |
| For the Categories Specified in Rule 3 (II) of CSS Examination Rule 2018 | 21 o 32 Years |
General Age Limit
For general candidates, the minimum age is 21 years, and the maximum age is 30 years as of 1st January 2026. Candidates outside this range are not eligible to apply under the general category.
Age Relaxation
FPSC provides age relaxation for specific categories:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Government Servants | Up to 5 years |
| Candidates from Minorities | Up to 5 years |
| Disabled Persons | Up to 10 years |
| Females | Typically 2 years (check official notification) |
CSS 2026 Notification Highlights
Alongside the age limit, the CSS 2026 notification contains important details:
- Last Date to Apply: Check the official FPSC site for the exact date.
- Exam Schedule: Written exams, interviews, and result declaration timeline.
- Number of Posts: Allocation for different groups and services.
- Syllabus & Pattern: Any updates to exam papers or grading.
- Official PDF: FPSC CSS 2026 Notification
How to Calculate Your Eligibility
To determine if you are eligible to apply:
- Check your date of birth on your CNIC or official documents.
- Compare it with the age limit mentioned in the notification.
- Apply any relaxations you qualify for (e.g., government service, disability, minorities).
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Example Scenario:
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A 31-year-old government employee may still apply due to the 5-year age relaxation for service.
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All information on the FPSC CSS Age Limit 2026 in Pakistan Notification is available, and all those candidates who want to apply for the CSS examination must have a Bachelor’s Degree from any HEC recognized by the University of Pakistan with at least a 2nd Division. Registration for the Apply online FPSC CSS examination starts in February 2026. After the last date, your application will not be entertained by any of the officials in any case.
Where is the 10 years relaxation for govt employees mentioned in FPSC rules? its 2 years there… has it been changed?
Upper age limit for disable candidate…..