FPSC CSS Exam Controversy: Islamabad High Court Dismisses Petition

The Islamabad High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to restrain the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) from conducting fresh Central Superior Services (CSS) exams before releasing the results of the 2024 exams, citing the commission's legal authority to do so.

FPSC Chairman Lt Gen Akhtar Nawaz Satti argued that postponing the exams would disrupt the multi-year examination schedule and affect candidates' chances. He stated that the results of the 2024 exams would be announced in the last week of April. Additional Attorney General Munawar Iqbal Dogal supported FPSC's stance, stating that the commission has the legal authority to conduct new exams even before announcing previous results.

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani observed that if the results had been announced earlier, the petitioners would not have approached the court. The judge also noted that candidates were denied the chance to analyze their weak subjects and make necessary changes. The court has ordered the FPSC chairman to appear on Tuesday after petitioners argued that the commission proceeded with new CSS exams without considering their objections.

The petitioners claim that the decision to conduct fresh exams before releasing the 2024 results has placed them at a disadvantage. The FPSC's decision has sparked controversy among candidates, with many expressing concerns about the impact on their chances of selection. The court's decision is expected to have significant implications for the future of the CSS exams and the candidates who have been affected by the controversy.