The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) on Friday announced the highly anticipated results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) 2025 written examination. As in past years, the outcome reflected the tough and competitive nature of Pakistan’s most prestigious exam.
According to FPSC, out of 18,139 candidates who applied, only 12,792 actually appeared for the written exam. Among them, just 354 managed to qualify, bringing the passing percentage down to a challenging 2.77 percent.
Top Position Holders of CSS 2025
- Hisham Tanvir (Roll No. 000157)
- Imama Khan (000163)
- Noman Babar (000304) respectively.
- Obaid Ullah (000310)
- Rizwan Alam (000325)
- Ahmad Hamza (000465)
- Aqsa Majeed (000490)
- Esha Iftikhar (000533)
- Hadiya Amjad (000547)
- Iram Bilal (000577)
Their success reflects years of preparation, consistency, and resilience in the face of one of the toughest academic challenges in Pakistan.
Other Successful Candidates of CSS written 2025
Beyond the top 10, the list of qualifiers features several determined aspirants from diverse backgrounds. Candidates such as
- Sameer Qamar (000734)
- Sheraz Aslam (000756)
- Syed Arqam Ali (000766)
- Aqsa Siraj (000812)
- Asma Rehman (000816)
- Fahad Latif (000831)
- Muhammad Abuzar Ghafari (000863) are among those who will now move to the next stage.
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The names continue with Sheryar Ahmed Khan (001165), Ali Naqi (001249), Ayesha Saleem (001328), Bilal Hassan (001341), Farah Nosheen (001368), Fatima Saleem (001380) and many others, eventually completing the list of 354 qualifiers.
A Journey of Grit and Perseverance
For the successful candidates, this is only the first major milestone. They will now proceed towards the
- Psychological assessment
- Viva voce
- Interviews
These stages that will test not just their knowledge, but also their personality, leadership skills, and suitability for civil service.
However, the real story lies in the sheer dedication and determination of the students. Preparing for CSS often means years of sacrifice, countless sleepless nights and rrelentless commitment to learning.
Whether one qualifies or not, the process itself shapes individuals, polishing their analytical skills, broadening their perspectives, and strengthening their character.
Motivational words for those who could not clear
It is extremely natural to feel disappointed, but failure in CSS does not define one’s talent or worth. Less than 3 percent of people have cleared it, as the exam is among the most competitive in the world.
Thousands of intelligent, hardworking candidates are unable to crack it at their first attempt, not because they lack ability, but often due to the sheer unpredictability and breadth of the exam.
For those who did not qualify this time, remember: CSS is not considered to be the end of the world. The knowledge, discipline, and skills that they gained during preparation leads towards the opening of countless doors, whether in academia, private sector, or future attempts.
Many celebrated CSPs today cleared CSS after multiple tries, proving that resilience holds the utmost importance more than a single result.
So, the failed candidates need to work hard for their upcoming attempt of CSS2026 and should not waste their time crying and thinking about their past efforts that did not give them the fruitful results.
Gratitude and Encouragement
The FPSC has admired the dedication of all participants and extended best wishes for the next stages to the qualifiers. As for those who did not clear, their journey is still remarkable. Every page studied, every concept learned, and every hour spent in preparation adds to personal growth.
In the words of one former CSP: “CSS is not just about entering the bureaucracy, it is about entering a new version of yourself which is more knowledgeable, disciplined, and resilient.”
Congratulations to all qualifiers, and respect to all the CSS who dared to take the toughest exam. The CSS journey, in itself, is an achievement.