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UPSC Books List
The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) exam is a competitive examination in India for recruitment to various government services. The exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview/Personality Test.
It’s essential to note that UPSC preparation requires a holistic approach, and candidates should also focus on improving their writing and analytical skills.
UPSC Books List for Prelims Exam
| Subject |
UPSC Books |
| History |
- India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra
- Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania
- NCERT XI (Ancient & Medieval)
- NCERT XII (Modern Indian History)
|
| Geography |
- Certificate Physical Geography – G C Leong
- NCERT VI – X (Old Syllabus)
- NCERT XI, XII (New Syllabus)
- World Atlas (Orient Black Swan)
|
| Indian Polity |
- Indian Polity – M Laxmikanth
- NCERT IX-XII
|
| Economics |
- Indian Economy by Nitin Singhania
- Economic Development & Policies in India – Jain & Ohri
- NCERT XI
|
| International Relations |
- NCERT XII (Contemporary World Politics)
- Current Affairs
|
| CSAT |
- Tata McGraw Hill CSAT Manual
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R S Aggarwal
|
UPSC Books List – For Mains
| Subject |
UPSC Books |
|
History, Indian Heritage & Culture
[GS Paper 1]
|
- Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania
- India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
- India after Independence by Bipan Chandra
- History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra
- Ancient India by R.S Sharma
|
|
Geography
[GS Paper 1]
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- Geography of India by Majid Husain
- World Geography by Majid Husain
- World Atlas (Orient Black Swan)
- Certificate Physical and Human Geography – G C Leong
- Fundamentals of Physical Geography NCERT Class 11
|
|
Polity & International Relations
[GS Paper 2]
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- Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
- Introduction to the Constitution of India by DD Basu
- International Relations: Pushpesh Pant
|
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Economy
[GS Paper 3]
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- Indian Economy – Nitin Singhania
- Environment and Disaster Management – Tata McGraw Hill
- Challenges to Internal Security of India – Ashok Kumar
|
|
Ethics
[GS Paper 4]
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- Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude for Civil Services Main Examination by Subba Rao and P.N. Roy Chaudary
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| Solved Papers |
- IAS General Studies Prelims Solved Papers – Vishal Publications
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