Different Professional Groups in CSS Exam

The Central Superior Services (CSS) is an important competitive exam in Pakistan that selects candidates for different government jobs at the administrative level. These jobs are divided into different groups, each with its own duties and areas of focus. Here’s a simple overview of the different CSS groups. There are 12 government service groups in CSS, each responsible for different tasks within the administration. Here’s a breakdown:

CSS Professional Groups List

1. Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS)

Formerly the District Management Group (DMG), this group handles district administration, governance, and policymaking at the provincial and federal levels.

2. Police Service of Pakistan (PSP)

Handles law enforcement, maintaining order, and policing at both federal and provincial levels.

3. Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP)

Represents Pakistan’s diplomatic interests abroad, including serving as ambassadors and diplomats, and managing international relations.

4. Commerce and Trade Group (CTG)

Oversees trade, economic policy, and commerce within Pakistan and abroad.

5.Pakistan Custom Services (PCS)

Manages customs duties, excise taxes, border control, trade regulations, and prevents smuggling.

6. Inland Revenue Services (IRS)

Enforces and collects indirect taxes, such as sales tax, customs duty, and excise duty.

7. Information Group (IG)

Handles media, communication, information dissemination, including journalism, digital media, and public relations.

8. Military Land and Cantonment Group (MLCG)

Manages military lands, estates, and cantonments, ensuring their development, maintenance, and proper administration.

9. Office Management and Secretariat Group (OMG)

Handles administrative functions in government offices, including personnel management, budgeting, procurement, and resource allocation.

10. Pakistan Audit and Account Service (PAAS)

Manages government financial audits, ensuring accountability and transparency in spending, and providing financial management expertise.

11.Postal Group

Oversees postal services, including mail delivery, postal savings, and postage stamp issuance.

12.Commercial and Transport Group

Administers Pakistan Railways and its infrastructure, including railway operations, passenger services, and development projects.