CSS Optional Subject Books 2026 | JWT, Caravan & Dogar
CSS candidates must choose optional subjects worth 600 marks. We stock books for all 28 FPSC optional subjects - Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, Sociology, Gender Studies, Geography, Psychology, Criminology and more. JWT, Caravan and Dogar editions with cash on delivery.
Quick answer: The most ordered CSS optional books on Urdu Bazar Online are To The Point Political Science Paper I & II by JWT (Rs.1,400), International Relations Paper I & II by Ikram Rabbani (JWT) (Rs.1,600), Public Administration by Dr Sultan Khan (Rs.1,045), Gender Studies by Nawaz Khalid (JWT) (Rs.1,075) and Geography by Imran Bashir (JWT) (Rs.1,099). Order with COD in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and other cities.
Six popular optional subjects with the most ordered books from JWT, Caravan and Dogar Brothers.
| CSS Optional Subject | Price | Top Pick | Also consider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science | Rs.1,400 | To The Point Political Science Paper I & II by JWT | Pair with Caravan Political Science by Shabir Hussain Ch (Rs.1,300) |
| International Relations | Rs.1,600 | International Relations Paper I & II by Ikram Rabbani (JWT) | The Globalization of World Politics 8th edition for theory depth |
| Public Administration | Rs.1,045 | Public Administration CSS PMS by Dr Sultan Khan | Public Administration by Nicholas Henry for theoretical concepts |
| Sociology | Rs.1,100 | An Introduction to Sociology by Abdul Hameed Taga & Abdul Aziz Taga | Score high with JWT Sociology MCQs for objective preparation |
| Gender Studies | Rs.1,075 | Gender Studies by Nawaz Khalid (JWT) | Competitive Gender Studies Revised Edition by AH Publisher (Rs.700) |
| Geography | Rs.1,099 | Geography CSS PMS by Imran Bashir (JWT) | Human Geography 10th Edition by B Murphy for in-depth study |
CSS optional book prices on Urdu Bazar Online: JWT Political Science is Rs.1,400, JWT International Relations is Rs.1,600, Public Administration (Dr Sultan Khan) is Rs.1,045, JWT Gender Studies is Rs.1,075 and JWT Geography is Rs.1,099. Most JWT optional subject books cost Rs.1,000 to Rs.1,400. A set of 2 to 3 optional subject books typically costs Rs.3,000 to Rs.4,500. See individual product pages for latest edition prices.
CSS optional subjects carry 600 marks. Choose subjects that overlap with your compulsory papers, match your academic background and have strong book availability. Political Science overlaps with Pakistan Affairs. International Relations pairs well with Current Affairs.
Before buying books, confirm your FPSC group selection. You need 600 marks from optional subjects - subjects in Group 1 to 7 have different mark allocations. Check the latest FPSC rules before finalising your choice.
Which optional books to buy first
- Starting out: Buy 1 JWT book per optional subject. JWT covers most optional subjects with dedicated, syllabus-aligned titles. Budget: Rs.3,000 to Rs.4,500 for 3 subjects.
- Exam revision: Add Dogar Solved Papers for each optional subject and JWT MCQs for objective paper preparation.
- Warning: Do not buy every book at once. Start with one primary book per subject and add supplementary books as needed during preparation.
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How many CSS optional subjects can I choose?
CSS optional subjects carry 600 marks in total. You choose subjects from FPSC Groups 1 through 7. Some groups allow one 200-mark subject, others allow two 100-mark subjects or a combination. Always check the latest FPSC rules before finalising your optional subject choices.
Which books are best for CSS Political Science?
The most popular CSS Political Science book is To The Point Political Science Paper I & II by JWT (Rs.1,400). Also consider Political Science by Shabir Hussain Ch (Caravan, Rs.1,300). JWT covers the full syllabus with updated editions each year.
Which books are best for CSS International Relations?
Start with International Relations Paper I & II by Ikram Rabbani (JWT, Rs.1,600). Add The Globalization of World Politics 8th Edition (Rs.1,600) for theoretical depth and the JWT All in One Magazine Book for current IR topics.
Which optional subjects have the highest scoring trend in CSS?
Public Administration, Political Science and International Relations consistently show strong scoring trends among CSS candidates. Gender Studies and Geography are also popular due to manageable syllabi. Books from JWT, Caravan and Dogar are available for all these subjects on Urdu Bazar Online.
What is the price of CSS optional subject books?
CSS optional book prices on Urdu Bazar Online range from Rs.600 for MCQs guides to Rs.1,600 for comprehensive JWT subject books. Most JWT optional titles cost Rs.1,000 to Rs.1,400. A set of 3 optional subject books typically costs Rs.3,000 to Rs.4,500.
Which publisher is best for CSS optional subject books?
Jahangir World Times (JWT) covers the most optional subjects with syllabus-aligned, updated titles. Caravan offers strong Political Science, Urdu and Sociology books. Dogar Brothers publishes solved papers for many optional subjects including Gender Studies and Constitutional Law. Browse our full optional subjects collection.
Can I get CSS optional books with COD in Pakistan?
Yes. Urdu Bazar Online delivers CSS optional subject books with cash on delivery on eligible orders across Pakistan. We deliver to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta and all major cities. Orders to major cities usually arrive within 2 to 3 working days.
Are these CSS optional books updated for 2026?
We stock the latest available editions of all CSS optional books. JWT, Caravan and Dogar update their books annually or as the FPSC syllabus changes. Check the product page for the specific edition year before ordering. Contact us on WhatsApp if you need the latest edition confirmation.