Introduction                        

The School of Governance and Society is offering a 3-month intensive CSS preparation course covering compulsory subjects, including

• English Precis & Composition,

• English Essay,

• Islamiyat or Comparative Study of Major Religions, and

• Public Administration, Governance, and Policy

This course is structured to effectively prepare candidates for both the existing and revised CSS exam formats

Students would be learning in a friendly manner about

1- Understanding the exam structure, subject selection, and key readings with assignments.

2- Essay Writing – Avoiding technical mistakes and developing clarity through intensive writing exercises

3- Learning how to analyse global events effectively.

4- Guest lectures with experienced professionals and successful CSP officers.

Objectives and Learning Outcomes              

To provide students with comprehensive preparation for CSS exams through structured modules and expert mentorship.

To develop strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills required for competitive exams.

 To enhance students’ abilities in English essay writing, précis, comprehension, and grammar for high-scoring written performance.

 To build a solid foundation in Pakistan Affairs, Current Affairs, Islamiat, and General Knowledge with up-to-date perspectives.

 To provide personalized mentorship and motivation through interaction with serving CSP officers and seasoned trainers. 

Key Topics / Related Concepts

English Essay & Précis Writing: Grammar, comprehension, critical writing, and analytical expression.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs: National, regional, and global issues with focus on governance, economy, and

international relations.

 Pakistan Affairs: Historical evolution, constitutional development, governance challenges, and public policy.

 Islamic Studies / Comparative Religion: Core principles, contemporary issues, and application in governance.

 Governance & Public Administration: Policy-making, institutions, reforms, and administrative structures.

 Optional Subject Guidance: Strategies for high-scoring subjects (IR, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, etc.).

 Exam Strategies: Time management, question analysis, and answer structuring.

 Mock Exams & Practice Tests: Real-time simulations with feedback from mentors.

 Motivational & Mentorship Sessions: Interactions with serving CSP officers to share strategies and experiences.

 Activities and Learning Strategies             

Lectures & Interactive Discussions: Led by experienced CSP officers and faculty to build conceptual clarity.

 Writing Workshops: Focused practice on essay writing, précis, comprehension, and analytical answers.

 Case Studies & Policy Simulations: Application of concepts to real-world governance and policy scenarios.

 Current Affairs Debates: Student-led discussions on national and international issues to sharpen critical thinking.

 Mock Tests & Practice Exams: Regular simulations under timed conditions with detailed feedback.

 Group Study Sessions: Collaborative learning to exchange perspectives and refine preparation strategies.

 One-on-One Mentorship: Personalized guidance on subject selection, career counseling, and exam strategies.

 Guest Talks by CSPs: Motivational sessions where serving officers share insights from their CSS journey.

Peer Review Activities: Students review each other’s essays and answers to learn by critique.

Self-Directed Learning: Encouraging independent research, reading newspapers, and building analytical summaries.