WORLDWIDE competitive exams are based on fairness, fair-play and transparency.

These exams provide a fair opportunity for all to pursue civil service and serve the public and the state.

In developing countries, these exams are essential because of their societal impact.

Furthermore, civil service jobs provide stability in the face of widespread job insecurity in developing nations.

In Pakistan, the CSS has been a leading service career, empowering young people to excel professionally and bring honour to their families.

In CSS, exams are open to all aspirants, regardless of their background or area of expertise.

This promotes service diversity and provides equal opportunities for exam participation, securing a better future for all.

There are 12 groups in CSS and allocations are made based on merit once candidates clear the written exam conducted by FPSC in February each year.

Graduation is the sole criterion for appearing in these exams, irrespective of the field of study.

This is a common practice in India as well.

Despite changes to the Indian Civil Services selection process, a degree in any field remains a fundamental requirement for exam eligibility.

News channels and social media have recently reported that the CSS recruitment system may be replaced by a new, cluster-based system.

This cluster system prioritizes assigning specialists to relevant service groups based on their area of expertise.

Doctors and engineers, as an illustration, will only seek civil service positions related to their fields of specialization.

Likewise, a lawyer can only apply to a limited number of civil........

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