In such a situation, if we talk about India's neighboring country, Pakistan, then just as officers are selected for administrative and police services through UPSC examination in India, similarly there is an exam in Pakistan as well.

Whenever there is talk of top level government officials in India, the names of IAS and IPS are taken first. These officers play an important role in implementing the policies of the country, running the administration, and maintaining law and order. These officers are selected through the Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC, i.e., Union Public Service Commission. In such a situation, if we talk about India's neighboring country, Pakistan, then just as officers are selected for administrative and police services through UPSC examination in India, similarly there is an exam in Pakistan as well. Now the question is what exams is there in Pakistan and what are the officers called there. So let us know if there is UPSC in India, then which exam has to be given to become an officer in Pakistan?

Which exam is required to become an officer in Pakistan?

Like India, Pakistan also has a civil service exam. But this exam is called CSS, whose full name is Central Superior Services. This exam is conducted by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) just like the UPSC of India. In Pakistan, there is the FPSC instead of UPSC. Also, in Pakistan, there is PAS instead of IAS and PSP instead of IPS.

What is CSS exam?

Young people in Pakistan who want to become officers like IAS or IPS have to give the CSS exam conducted every year. This exam is also considered very difficult, just like the UPSC exam in India. This exam is conducted every year through FPSC. The age limit to appear in it is 21 to 30 years. The candidate is allowed to give this exam a maximum of three times. The CSS exam is quite difficult. In 2019, a total of 14,521 candidates appeared for the CSS exam in Pakistan, out of which only 214 candidates were able to pass. This figure clearly shows that like India, the civil service examination in Pakistan is also tough and challenging.