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Who doesn't want to clear the UPSC IAS examination? And in order to succeed in the prestigious UPSC Civil Services examination, it is important that the aspirant has access to the latest updated syllabus and uses the best study material to prepare for the examination.
Here, we are going to provide the list of important books for UPSC (IAS) Prelims and Mains preparation.
It is ideal for all IAS aspirants to start with NCERT books from Class 6 to Class 12.
Here’s a class-wise list of must-read NCERT Books for UPSC Civil Services Examination.
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Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations by M. Laxmikanth
This book needs no introduction. This is the only book which can bring wonders to your study style and is recommended by each and every IAS topper. It has become a must-read book for aspirants appearing in various competitive examinations and the civil services examination in particular.
Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania
This one book is a gem for your entire syllabus of Indian Heritage and culture. The content is also supported with a plethora of questions that will help students to prepare for the examination.
An Introduction to Indian Art (Class XI)
NCERT Class XI – Living Craft Traditions of India (Chapters 9 & 10)
NCERT VI – X (Old Syllabus)
NCERT XI, XII (New Syllabus)
Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
This book covers the whole geography syllabus which is required for your UPSC prelims and mains examination. One can also go for NCERT books from Class 6-12 but, if you want to build some extra knowledge, then you must go for this book.
Oxford School Atlas by Oxford Publishers
A must-have book for UPSC aspirants, the atlas includes 200 maps with 94 thematic maps of India.
Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
This economics book by Ramesh Singh is a comprehensive text which covers every topic in detailed manner.
Economic Survey by Ministry of Finance
The Economic Survey by Ministry of Finance is the most reliable source data on India's economy. This book provides complete information about the policy and performance of the government.
A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir
A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir deals with the events that shaped the happening after the decline of the Mughal empire and the rise of East India Company and the advent of British rule in the country.
THE IAS GAZETTE JOURNAL
It is the most comprehensive Current Affairs Journal for IAS preparation. Each and every topic which is relevant from the examination perspective is analyzed by a team of experts and then compiled in this Journal. One does not need to refer to multiple sources for a holistic preparation. If an aspirant wants to build some extra knowledge then only the aspirant can refer the flowing sources as add-ons.
The Hindu
PIB
PRS
The IAS Gazette Journal
Daily Newspapers
ISRO website
Shankar IAS Environment Book
Recent events on Climate change through newspapers
NCERT XII (Contemporary World Politics)
Current Affairs
Tata McGraw Hill CSAT Manual
CSAT II – Arihant
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R S Aggarwal
Indian Heritage and Culture
The Wonder That Was India A.L. Bhasham
Indian Art and Culture Nitin Singhania
India and World History
India's Ancient Past R.S. Sharma
History of Modern India Bipan Chandra
India's Struggle For Independence Bipan Chandra
Geography of the World and Society
Geography of India Majid Husain (Geography)
Oxford School Atlas Oxford (Geography)
Certificate Physical and Human Geography Goh Cheng Leong (Geography)
Indian Constitution at Work (NCERT)
Indian Polity by Laxmikanth
Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu
Governance in India by Laxmikanth
India Year Book
Contemporary World Politics (NCERT)
Economic Survey
Science and Technology in India TMH
The Environment for Civil Services prelims and Mains Khuller
India Year Book
ARC Report on Disaster Management
Indian Economy by Uma Kapila
Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
IAS Mains General Studies Ethics (Arihant Manual GS4)
Apart from the books mentioned above, Study Materials which are essential for UPSC are:
2nd ARC Report
Economic Survey (Latest)
Budget (Latest)
Finance Commission Report (Latest)
Annual reports by central ministries
Current Affairs
The Hindu Newspaper
Yojana Magazine
Press Information Bureau Releases
PRS Releases
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