CSS Political Science past papers show you how FPSC tests this Group-I optional subject across two full papers, since Political Science carries 200 marks rather than the standard 100. This page collects every Political Science paper FPSC has set from 2016 through 2026, with Paper-I and Paper-II combined in one file per year, so you can study the complete question pattern before building your preparation plan.
Download the complete Political Science archive
Want every year in one place? The button below opens a single PDF with all eleven years combined, so you can save one file and work through the full set offline.
Prefer to work through one year at a time? Use the individual downloads below; each file contains both Paper-I and Paper-II for that year.
Political Science past papers by year
Each card links straight to that year's original question paper as set by FPSC, with Paper-I and Paper-II included together. Reviewing several years in sequence is the fastest way to notice which theorists, concepts, and comparative political systems examiners return to most often.
What the Political Science paper actually tests
Political Science is one of the 200-mark Group-I subjects, which means candidates sit two separate three-hour papers instead of one. Each paper has its own MCQ section and its own set of compulsory-choice subjective questions, split into two sections that candidates draw from according to the paper's specific selection rule.
The split matters for how you prepare. Paper-I rewards a strong grip on political theory and the vocabulary that comes with it, while Paper-II rewards the ability to compare political systems side by side and connect theory to Pakistan's actual political history, which needs both comparative reading and country-specific knowledge.
How to use these papers effectively
Since Political Science carries double the marks of a standard optional, treat Paper-I and Paper-II as two connected but distinct study tracks. Build a strong base in political theory first, since terms and thinkers that show up in Paper-I need to be genuinely understood, not memorised, to answer well under exam conditions.
Once theory feels solid, move into Paper-II and practise comparing political systems directly, since examiners consistently reward answers that draw real distinctions between countries rather than describing each system in isolation. Pairing this with a close read of Pakistan's constitutional history will cover most of what Paper-II tends to ask.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I get authentic CSS Political Science past papers?
The papers on this page are sourced from FPSC's published question papers and cross-checked for accuracy. You can also confirm recent years yourself on the official FPSC Previous Question Papers section, though FPSC generally keeps only the last few years live on its own site.
Why does Political Science have two papers instead of one?
Political Science is a 200-mark optional subject in Group-I, alongside Accountancy & Auditing, Economics, Computer Science, and International Relations. Candidates choosing a 200-mark subject sit two separate three-hour papers, Paper-I and Paper-II, each worth 100 marks.
What's the difference between Paper-I and Paper-II in Political Science?
Paper-I focuses on political theory: the nature of the state, key concepts, and ideologies. Paper-II covers comparative politics and government, including how different countries structure their political systems, alongside Pakistan's own constitutional and political development.
Are these Political Science papers solved or unsolved?
These are original, unsolved question papers exactly as set by FPSC for both Paper-I and Paper-II.
How many years of Political Science past papers should I practise?
Work through at least six to seven recent years across both papers to build familiarity with recurring theory questions in Paper-I and the comparative and Pakistan-focused themes in Paper-II, then check older years for how consistently those themes repeat.
Source and verification
Papers on this page are compiled from FPSC's official published question papers. Where a specific year was no longer available on FPSC's own site, it was cross-checked against independent archives before being added here, so you can rely on these as accurate representations of the original exam.