Important Books List for IAS, UPSC, IFS(IFoS) Civil Services  Examinations Prelims

Important Books List for IAS, UPSC, IFS(IFoS) Civil Services  Examinations Prelims

Essential Books For IAS, UPSC, IFS(IFoS) Civil Services  Examinations Prelims

Genearal Studies-History
History Of Modern India – Bipan Chandra. (History)
India’s Struggle For Independence – Bipan Chandra. (History)
India’s Ancient Past – R.S. Sharma. (History)
History Of Medieval India – Satish Chandra. (History)
The Wonder That Was India – A.L. Bhasham. (Culture)
Indian Art and Culture – Nitin Singhania. (Culture)

Genearal Studies-Geography
Geography of India – Majid Husain. (Geography)
Oxford School Atlas – Oxford. (Geography)
Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong. (Geography)

Genearal Studies-Polity
Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations – M. Laxmikanth. (Polity)

Genearal Studies-Economy
Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh. (Economy)
Economic Survey. (Economy)

Science and Technology:-

Science and Technology in India – TMH. (Science and Technology)

Environmental Studies:-
Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure – Rajagopalan. (Environment)
Environment for Civil Services Prelims and Mains – Khuller. (Environment)

Current Affairs:-
The Hindu/ Indian Express
India Year Book (Current Affairs)
Manorama Yearbook. (Current Affairs)

CSAT Paper-2
Arithmatic/Quant: Ramanasri IAS/IFoS INSTITUTE Study material
Analytical Reasoning: Ramanasri IAS/IFoS INSTITUTE Study material
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning: Ramanasri IAS/IFoS INSTITUTE Study material

Book List for IAS Prelims in Hindi Language

For many of the books listed above, corresponding books in Hindi language are available in the market. Hindi medium students may check the link UPSC Books in Hindi Language to buy online at discounted prices.

Ramanasri IAS Study Materials

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