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CSS Marks Calculator 2026

Enter your marks for all 12 CSS papers and instantly see your total score, pass/fail status for each paper, and overall result.

Compulsory Papers

6 papers, 100 marks each. Pass mark: 40/100 (40%)

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Optional Papers

6 papers, 100 marks each. Pass mark: 33/100 (33%)

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Enter your marks above to see your CSS exam result instantly.

Understanding the CSS Marking Scheme

The Central Superior Services (CSS) examination is Pakistan's premier competitive exam for recruiting officers into federal government services. The written portion of the CSS exam carries a total of 1200 marks, divided equally between 6 compulsory papers and 6 optional papers.

Each paper is worth 100 marks. To pass the CSS written exam, candidates must meet three criteria:

  • Score at least 40% (40 marks) in each compulsory paper
  • Score at least 33% (33 marks) in each optional paper
  • Achieve a satisfactory overall aggregate (generally around 480/1200 or above)

Failing even a single paper means failing the entire CSS written examination, regardless of your total score. This is why tracking each paper individually is critical.

CSS Marks Distribution

PaperTypeMarks
English EssayCompulsory100
English Precis & CompositionCompulsory100
General Science & AbilityCompulsory100
Current AffairsCompulsory100
Pakistan AffairsCompulsory100
IslamiatCompulsory100
Optional Paper 1Optional100
Optional Paper 2Optional100
Optional Paper 3Optional100
Optional Paper 4Optional100
Optional Paper 5Optional100
Optional Paper 6Optional100
Total1200

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CSS passing marks?

You need 40% in each compulsory paper and 33% in each optional paper, plus an overall aggregate. Generally ~480/1200.

How is the CSS score calculated?

6 compulsory papers at 100 marks each = 600, plus 6 optional papers at 100 marks each = 600, totaling 1200 marks.

What happens if I fail one paper?

If you fail any single paper, you fail the entire CSS exam regardless of your total score.

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