Its time to gear up for aspiring civil servants as Federal Public Service Commission FPSC opens applications for preliminary test; and only MPT qualifiers will be allowed to appear in written CSS examination. According to the FPSC public notice, candidates can submit their online applications for the MPT until August 20, 2026, while the preliminary test will be conducted on Sunday, September 27, 2026, across 19 cities nationwide. Event Date FPSC CSS 2027 MPT Announcement August 2026 Last Date to Submit Online Application August 20, 2026 CSS 2027 MPT Exam Date Sunday, September 27, 2026 MPT Test Locations 19 cities across Pakistan Eligibility Cut-off Date December 31, 2026The commission has made it clear that clearing the MPT will be compulsory for candidates seeking to appear in the CSS 2027 written examination, making the preliminary screening a key hurdle for aspirants aiming to join Pakistan’s civil bureaucracy. FPSC said that candidates’ age, educational qualifications, and other eligibility conditions will be assessed according to the official cut-off date of December 31, 2026. The commission further stated that applications will only be accepted through the online portal, and candidates must submit the examination fee via PSID (Payment Slip ID).