A Textbook for MCQ Based Preliminary Test

A Textbook for MCQ Based Preliminary Test (MPT) — 4th Edition (2025-26)

The Complete CSS Screening Test Guide with 13,000+ MCQs

Clearing the CSS MPT (MCQ-Based Preliminary Test) is the very first hurdle every CSS aspirant must overcome — and this is the book that gets you there. Authored by Hafiz Karim Dad Chughtai (PAS) with a foreword by Hamood-ur-Rehman Ranjha (PAS), and published by Caravan Book House, this Fourth Edition (2025-26) is the most comprehensive, up-to-date MPT preparation resource available in Pakistan.

Why This Book is Essential for CSS Aspirants

This textbook is an essential resource tailored for aspirants preparing for the Central Superior Services (CSS) and other competitive exams, meticulously designed to meet the evolving requirements of the MPT and ensure candidates have the tools they need to succeed. The authors thoroughly update each section to align with the latest syllabus, providing a complete and reliable resource for comprehensive exam preparation. The CSS PointThe CSS Point

Key Features & Coverage

• 13,000+ MCQs: An extensive compilation of more than 13,000 meticulously selected multiple-choice questions covering all essential topics, testing and enhancing knowledge across multiple disciplines. The CSS Point
• Five Core Sections: Comprehensive coverage across the five critical MPT areas — Islamic Studies, Urdu, English, General Abilities, and General Knowledge. The CSS Point
• Solved Past Papers: Includes solved papers from the 2022 and 2023 exams, offering valuable insights into question types and the best strategies for answering them. The CSS Point
• Detailed Explanations: Detailed theoretical explanations for better concept clarity, alongside solved MCQs with explanations for practice. BooksNbooks
• All-in-One Package: A complete preparation guide covering every section of the MPT exam — no need for separate subject-wise books. BooksNbooks
• 932 Pages of dense, exam-focused content built specifically around the current MPT pattern.

Ideal For

• CSS Aspirants preparing for the mandatory MPT screening stage
• PMS & PCS Candidates facing similar MCQ-based preliminary formats
• Repeat Test Takers looking to sharpen weak areas with solved-paper practice
• Self-Study Candidates who need one complete, reliable resource instead of scattered material

About the Publisher

Published by Caravan Book House, one of Pakistan's most trusted names in CSS and competitive exam preparation, this edition carries a foreword from Hamood-ur-Rehman Ranjha (PAS) — lending it added credibility as a serious, exam-ready reference for the current MPT syllabus.