{
  "id": 5528165,
  "title": "Decision Taken on Proposal to Change CSS Age Limit and Attempt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/decision-taken-on-proposal-to-change-css-age-limit-and-attempt",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-04T08:32:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/04/decision-taken-on-proposal-to-change-css-age-limit-and-attempt/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Establishment Division in Pakistan has denied proposals to modify the age limit and increase the number of attempts for the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination. The current CSS age range remains between 21 and 30 years, with candidates permitted up to three attempts. The Sub-Committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat had deliberated on potential reforms to Pakistan's civil service recruitment system, recommending an increase in the maximum age to 35 and a rise in the number of attempts to five. However, these recommendations were dismissed as impractical by the Establishment Division, which conveyed its official position on CSS-related policies to the parliamentary committee. The Division clarified that any alterations to age limits or the number of attempts are governed by federal government policy. The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) confirmed this stance, stating that it will only adhere to policies approved by the federal government. During the FPSC's 174th meeting, it decided to uphold the existing policy. The Establishment Division argued that raising the age limit would substantially increase the number of CSS applicants and impose additional administrative burdens on conducting the examination and evaluating papers. Allowing more attempts, they claimed, could incentivize candidates to continue taking the exam, thereby wasting their productive years. Additionally, permitting officers to enter the civil service at a later age would result in shorter service tenures, potentially impacting the long-term availability of experienced officers for senior positions.",
  "summary": "The Establishment Division has rejected proposals to raise the age limit and increase the number of attempts for the Central … Read More The post Decision Taken on Proposal to Change CSS Age Limit and Attempt appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}