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12 CSS Occupational Groups/services

The document outlines the 12 CSS occupational groups/services available for candidates based on merit, preferences, and provincial quotas. Key groups include the Pakistan Administrative Service, Police Service of Pakistan, and Foreign Service of Pakistan, among others, each with distinct responsibilities. Allocation to these groups is influenced by merit scores, candidate preferences, regional quotas, and available seats.

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12 CSS Occupational Groups/services

The document outlines the 12 CSS occupational groups/services available for candidates based on merit, preferences, and provincial quotas. Key groups include the Pakistan Administrative Service, Police Service of Pakistan, and Foreign Service of Pakistan, among others, each with distinct responsibilities. Allocation to these groups is influenced by merit scores, candidate preferences, regional quotas, and available seats.

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✅ CSS Allocation Groups (Occupational Groups and Services)

Here are the 12 CSS occupational groups/services that candidates can be allocated to based on
merit, preferences, and provincial quota:

🔵 1. Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS)

• Formerly DMG
• Most powerful group; posted as Assistant Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners,
etc.

🔵 2. Police Service of Pakistan (PSP)

• Responsible for law enforcement


• Posts include ASP, SP, DIG, etc.

🔵 3. Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP)

• Represents Pakistan in embassies and international diplomacy

🔵 4. Pakistan Customs Service (PCS)

• Works in FBR, deals with customs, imports/exports, smuggling control

🔵 5. Inland Revenue Service (IRS)

• Also under FBR


• Handles income tax, sales tax, etc.

🔵 6. Commerce and Trade Group (CTG)

• Promotes Pakistan's trade policies and exports

🔵 7. Information Group (IG)

• Deals with media, public information, and government PR


🔵 8. Military Lands and Cantonments Group (MLCG)

• Manages military lands and cantonments under MoD

🔵 9. Office Management Group (OMG)

• Works in federal secretariat; often considered clerical but important for admin work

🔵 10. Postal Group (PG)

• Manages the Pakistan Post and logistics-related services

🔵 11. Railways (Commercial and Transportation) Group (RCTG)

• Works in Pakistan Railways and manages transportation and operations

🔵 12. Audit and Accounts Service (PAAS)

• Deals with budgeting, auditing, and finance in federal/provincial departments

⭐ Allocation Depends On:

1. Merit number (written + interview)


2. Preferences filled in psychological/interview form
3. Provincial/Regional quota (e.g., Punjab, Sindh-R, Sindh-U, KPK, Balochistan,
GB/FATA, AJK)
4. Group-wise seat availability

📄 Group Preference Tip:

Your top 4 groups matter the most — usually:

1. PAS
2. PSP
3. FSP
4. IRS/PCS

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