CSS Statistics past papers show you how FPSC tests probability, sampling, statistical inference and data analysis in a timed competitive-exam setting. This page collects the original Statistics question papers from 2016 through 2026, with a free PDF for each year and one combined archive for offline study. Use them to map the syllabus, practise calculations and learn how statistical concepts appear in real questions.
Download CSS Statistics past papers
Use the combined file if you want the full archive in one place. For focused revision, download individual years and solve them under the same time limit used in the examination.
The files below are the same archive separated by year. Each link opens the corresponding Statistics question paper in PDF format.
Statistics CSS past papers by year
Start with the most recent paper to see the current style, then work backwards. Older papers remain useful because they show how FPSC has tested probability, sampling, regression, hypothesis testing and analysis of variance over time.
What the CSS Statistics paper tests
Each supplied paper is a three-hour, 100-mark examination. Part I contains MCQs worth 20 marks and has a 30-minute limit. Part II carries 80 marks; the instructions require candidates to attempt four questions by selecting two questions from each of the two sections. The papers also state that a calculator is allowed.
How to use CSS Statistics past papers
Do not begin by solving eleven papers without a plan. Use the archive in three passes.
First, separate the paper into MCQs and written questions. Use the 30-minute Part-I limit for quick recall, then reserve most of your preparation time for the 80-mark written section.
Next, classify the written questions. Mark each question by probability, distributions, sampling, regression, hypothesis testing or ANOVA. This gives you a revision map and makes recurring weaknesses easier to spot.
Finally, practise interpretation. After calculating a value, write one or two sentences explaining what it means in the question. That habit matters in Statistics because a correct calculation without a clear conclusion is incomplete exam communication.
Related CSS past-paper resources
Statistics sits within the wider optional-subject preparation system. These internal resources can help you compare papers and organise the rest of your preparation:
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download CSS Statistics past papers?
You can download the 2016–2026 CSS Statistics past papers from the year-by-year links on this page. A combined PDF is also provided for candidates who want the complete archive in one file.
How many marks is Statistics in CSS?
Each supplied Statistics paper is worth 100 marks. Part I contains 20 marks of MCQs, while Part II contains 80 marks of written questions.
How much time is given for the Statistics paper?
The supplied papers state a three-hour examination. Part I has a separate 30-minute limit, followed by Part II.
How many written questions should I attempt?
The instructions require candidates to attempt four questions from Part II by selecting two questions from each of the two sections.
Is a calculator allowed in the CSS Statistics paper?
Yes. The instructions printed on the supplied 2016–2026 papers state that the use of a calculator is allowed.
Are these Statistics papers solved?
No. These are original, unsolved question papers. Use them for topic mapping, timed practice and answer-writing review. Check solutions against a reliable teacher, textbook or verified preparation resource.
Source and verification
The year-by-year PDFs and combined archive on this page were supplied for publication on CSS Bureau and checked for their printed FPSC examination title, subject name, marks, time limit and paper instructions. The topic summary above is based on the questions visible in the 2016–2026 papers. For current rules, syllabus changes and official notices, always confirm details through FPSC before making a final subject decision.