LAHORE: The Federal Public Service Commission has released the results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination 2025, showing a pass rate of just 2.67% in one of the country’s toughest competitive exams.
According to official data, 12,792 candidates appeared in the examination, but only 355 managed to clear the written stage. Out of these, 170 candidates have been recommended for appointment, including 84 men and 86 women.
In the final merit list, Asad Rafiq secured the first position, followed by Muhammad Mohsin in second place and Tariq Hafeez in third.
Region-wise, Punjab dominated the top rankings with 23 candidates among the top 30. Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had two candidates each, while Balochistan secured three positions in the top tier.
All top 30 candidates have been allocated to the Pakistan Administrative Service and the Police Service of Pakistan. Notably, none of the top-ranking candidates were assigned to the Foreign Service of Pakistan.
The CSS examination is regarded as one of Pakistan’s most competitive recruitment processes for entry into the civil services.

