UPSC Essential
UPSC Essential Books
Here’s an essential booklist for the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) examination:
1. History:
– India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
– A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir
– Ancient and Medieval India by Poonam Dalal Dahiya
– History of Modern World by Jain and Mathur
– India After Gandhi: The History of the World’s Largest Democracy by Ramachandra Guha
2. Geography:
– Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
– Oxford School Atlas by Oxford University Press
– Economic and Commercial Geography of India by Sharma and Cotinho
– Geography of India by Majid Hussain
3. Polity:
– Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
– Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu
– Our Constitution: An Introduction to India’s Constitution and Constitutional Law by Subhash C. Kashyap
4. Economy:
– Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
– Economic Survey by Government of India
– Indian Economy: Performance and Policies by Uma Kapila
5. Science and Technology:
– General Science for Civil Services Preliminary Examination by Tata McGraw Hill
– Science and Technology in India by Kalpana Rajaram
6. Environment and Ecology:
– Environment for Civil Services Prelims and Mains by Khuller
– Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure by Rajagopalan
– Environment Book by Shankar IAS
7. Current Affairs:
– The Hindu or The Indian Express newspaper (for daily news analysis)
– Yojana and Kurukshetra magazines (for government schemes and policies)
– Economic and Political Weekly (for in-depth analysis of socio-economic issues)
– India Year Book by Publications Division, Government of India
These books provide a solid foundation for the UPSC examination. However, it’s important to note that simply reading these books alone may not be sufficient. Make sure to complement your preparation with newspapers, magazines, online resources, and previous years’ question papers to stay updated with current affairs and gain a comprehensive understanding of the subjects. Additionally, refer to the UPSC syllabus and pattern to prioritize your studies and focus on the relevant topics.