ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) announced the Central Superior Services (CSS) 2026 examinations schedule, warning that a serious view would be taken and legal action initiated against the carrier of false reports.
The FPSC announced that the CSS 2026 examination will take place from February 4 to February 15. The commission dismissed misleading reports about the Lahore examination centre and confirmed that all modern facilities are accessible to candidates.
The timetable is set at 11:00 a.m. for the commencement of compulsory papers and all candidates need to be in their seats 50 minutes before the start time. The main entrance closed at 10:14 a.m. according to established rules.
FPSC confirmed that, although the policy is not to allow latecomers, all candidates were allowed to attempt the paper that was started and ended on time. The commission reiterated that instructions in this regard are prominently mentioned on the website as well as admission certificates and the candidates are advised to take their seats at least one hour before the paper in case of major exams like MD-CAT to avoid any inconvenience in the smooth conduct of the examination.
The FPSC issued a warning about people who are connected to CSS coaching academies because they have been spreading false information about the examinations. The announcement made it clear that the organization will follow all rules exactly as they are written and the FPSC will take legal action against anyone who spreads false information.
CSS 2026: FPSC issues important guidelines for candidates
Earlier, the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) announced additional guidelines that candidates must follow for the upcoming CSS 2026 examination. The FPSC has set additional guidelines which candidates must follow during the CSS 2026 written examination that will start on February 4 2026.
The FPSC requires all registered candidates to comply with the new regulations that the organization has announced as mandatory. The commission required candidates to validate their National Identity Card or passport status while expired documents will prevent them from entering the examination hall. Candidates without valid identification will not be allowed to sit for the exam.
The notice requires candidates to arrive at their designated seats 50 minutes before the exam starts to complete identity verification and other formalities. Late arrivals will not be permitted to enter the exam hall.
FPSC established that examination hall regulations prohibit all types of materials which include stencils, notes and additional papers and any other unrelated items. The only materials which candidates are allowed to bring to the exam site are those which examination authorities have specifically authorized in previous announcements.
The candidates must adhere to all existing instructions that they have received in earlier and current directives. The commission warned that any violation could result in disciplinary action, including disqualification from the exam.
The FPSC implementation of these regulations works to establish examination procedures that maintain transparent processes and controlled environments while assessing candidate qualifications through established merit standards. Candidates must read all instructions before reaching their examination centres with complete preparation.
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