CSS Pure Mathematics Syllabus — FPSC PDF Download

The CSS pure mathematics syllabus carries 100 marks as a Group II optional subjects which includes Geology, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Physics in the Central Superior Services examination set by FPSC — the Federal Public Service Commission. Pure Mathematics is a 100-mark paper — candidates pair it with Applied Mathematics or Statistics to reach the required 200-mark Group II total. The CSS pure math’s syllabus covers real analysis, complex analysis, abstract algebra, linear algebra, number theory, and topology — theoretical mathematical structures rather than applied techniques. CSS Aspirants finalizing their optional subject combination can review the CSS optional subjects syllabus for group requirements and combination rules before confirming Pure Mathematics as a choice.

PURE MATHEMATICS CSS Syllabus (100 MARKS)

Section-A (40- marks)

I. Modern Algebra  Group, subgroups, Lagranges theorem, Cyclic groups, Normal subgroups, Quotient groups. Fundamental theorem of homomorphism. Isomorphism theorems of groups, Inner automorphisms. Conjugate elements, conjugate subgroups. Commutator subgroups.  Ring, Subrings, Integral domains, Quotient fields, Isomorphism theorems, Field extension and finite fields.  Vector spaces, Linear independence, Bases, Dimension of a finitely generated space. Linear transformations, Matrices and their algebra. Reduction of matrices to their echelon form. Rank and nullity of a linear transformation.  Solution of a system of homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear equations. Properties of determinants.

Section-B (40- marks)

II. Calculus & Analytic Geometry  Real Numbers. Limits. Continuity. Differentiability. Indefinite integration. Mean value theorems. Taylor’s theorem, Indeterminate forms. Asymptotes. Curve tracing. Definite integrals. Functions of several variables. Partial derivatives. Maxima and minima. Jacobnians, Double and triple integration (techniques only).Applications of Beta and Gamma functions. Areas and Volumes. Riemann-Stieltje’s integral. Improper integrals and their conditions of existences. Implicit function theorem.  Conic sections in Cartesian coordinates, Plane polar coordinates and their use to represent the straight line and conic sections. Cartesian and spherical polar coordinates in three dimensions. The plane, the sphere, the ellipsoid, the paraboloid and the hyperboloid in Cartesian and spherical polar coordinates.

Section-C (20-marks)

III. Complex Variables Function of a complex variable; Demoiver’s theorem and its applications. Analytic functions, Cauchy’s theorem. Cauchy’s integral formula, Taylor’s and Laurent’s series. Singularities. Cauchy residue theorem and contour integration. Fourier series and Fourier transforms.

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1. Indefinite integration. Mean value theorems. Taylor’s theorem, Indeterminate forms. (32 Questions)
2. Real Numbers. Limits. Continuity. Differentiability. (28 Questions)
3. Singularities. Cauchy residue theorem and contour integration. (28 Questions)
4. Group, subgroups, Lagranges theorem, Cyclic groups, Normal subgroups, Quotient groups. (25 Questions)
5. Fundamental theorem of homomorphism. Isomorphism theorems of groups, Inner automorphisms. (22 Questions)