Federal Public Service commission has decided to conduct Screening test before CSS 2022 final exam. Only those candidates will be eligible to appear in the CSS 2022 Final exam who have passed the Screening Test (MPT). In this article we will discuss in detail the Screening test which be will helpful in understanding the screening test but you will also get the mcqs for online preparation of screening test for the CSS 2022. Before going in detail about screening test we will need to go through these Frequently Asked Questions FAQs about CSS Screening Test 2022.
Q. What is meaning by CSS Screening test?
Ans. CSS Screening Test is one paper MCQs type test to check the ability of the candidate in certain subjects whether he or she can pass that test and appear in CSS Final exam. FPSC has been given responsibility to conduct this test before CSS Final exam starting from CSS 2022.
Q. Which Subjects will be included in the Screening Test Syllabus ?
Ans. Syllabus Screening Test 2022 will include Islamiat, Urdu, English , Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry, Logical Problem Solving and Analytical abilities , Mental abilities, General Knowledge (Every Day Science, Current Affairs, and Pakistan Affairs.
Q. What is the Eligibility criteria for Screening Test ?
Eligibility Criteria or educational qualification for screening test is graduation having at least 2nd division in Bachelor degree
Q. What is the test date for Screening Test 2022?
Ans. Tentative Test date for Screening test is 20th February 2022.
Q. When the Advertisement of the Screening Test will be published for online applications?
Ans. Advertisement for the CSS 2022 Screening test will be published on 14th November 2021 tentatively.
Q. What are the total marks for screening test?
Ans. Total marks for screening test are 200
Q. What will be the time duration of the the Screening Test?
Ans. As there will be 200 MCQs so you will get 200 minutes ( 3 Hours and 20 minutes ) for the test means one minute for each question.
Q. What is the age limit for MPT screening test ?
Ans. Age Limit for Screening test is 21 to 30 years . Cut off date for Screening test 2022 is 31st December 2021. Two years age relaxation is admissible to the candidates who are already in Government Service for more than two years and for other categories specified in CSS CE Rules 2019.
Q. What are the passing marks for screening test ?
Ans. Passing marks for CSS screening test are 33%. Candidates who will obtain 66 marks out of 200 will be eligible for CSS 2022 final exam
Q. What is meant by CSS MPT test ?
Ans. MPT stands for MCQs Based Preliminary test . Screening test and Preliminary test both are same.
Q. When the result of the Screening test will be announced after the exam?
Ans. Officially the result of the Screening test will be announced on 7th March 2022
Q. Will I get carbon copy of MCQs Screening test paper ?
Yes you will get carbon copy of answers of CSS Screening test and Answer key will be uploaded on the same day on official website of FPSC.
Q. What will be the validity of MPT Screening Test CSS 2021?
Ans. Validity of the score you obtained in Screening Test will be only valid for CSS 2022
Q. What will be the Fee for Screening Test ?
Ans. Fee for the Screening Test will be 500 (Five Hundred Rupees) .
Q. Past Papers of Screening Test for CSS are available or not ?
Ans. Past Papers for screening test not available yet because it is the first time in the history of FPSC screening test introduced. Although you can download FPSC Past papers of one paper exam for different posts followed the same syllabus as it is announced for Screening Test.
Q. What is the main purpose of Introducing screening test?
Ans. Main purpose or idea behind introducing screening test is to bring only serious candidates in the Final exam by doing shortlisting through MCQ type test. Previously it were taking more than 2 years for completion of test (exam), Psychological Test , Medical Test and Interview. Previously more than 10000 candidates appeared in the CSS exam and only 300 candidates were qualifying the said exam which was taking more time in the entire process of marking paper. Main mission is to complete CSS exam process in 12 months instead of 24 months , this was revealed by Shehzad Arbab, Special Assistant on Establishment Division alongwith FPSC Chairman Capt. (R) Zahid Saeed.
Q. Will there be negative marking in the Screening test ?
Ans. No there will be no negative marking in the screening test so attempt all questions even if you don't know the answers.
Q. Screening Test will be effective from which year?
Ans . Screening Test will be effective from 2022 and CSS 2022 exam.
Q. When the online applications for Screening test CSS 2022 will be accepted ?
Ans. Online Applications will be accepted from 14th November 2021 to 15th December 2021. Last date to apply online is 15th December 2021.
We hope above FAQs regarding Screening test will cover all the questions which might arise in your mind.
How to Apply for MCQs Screening Test 2021?
All the interested candidates who are willing to appear in CSS 2022 exam they will need to appear in Preliminary MCQs test before appearing in the final exam. If you will pass the screening test and score 66 marks out of 200 marks you will be eligible for the said test. First of all you need to deposit Rs. 500 fee in the NBP or state bank designated branches. When you have submitted fee you will need to fill online application form for the screening test 2022. You will need to enter your personal details, your test center, academics details and other information might required. After providing all the info simply press submit button your application will be submitted successfully and you will get a tracking ID for future correspondence regarding screening test.
You can check the FPSC Advance Public Notice in which all information regarding CSS MCQs Based Preliminary Test MPT (Screening Test) is available.
