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ClearIAS » UPSC Books Review » Books for UPSC Civil Service Main Exam Preparation

Books for UPSC Civil Service Main Exam Preparation

Last updated on November 10, 2020 by Alex Andrews George

Click to buy IAS books for mainsBooks for UPSC Civil Service Main Exam overlap with many books recommended for Prelims. But Mains stage demands certain additional books as there are new topics like Foreign Relations, Internal Security, Ethics etc. We suggest a mix of NCERT Books, Government websites, newspapers along with new textbooks in the market for mains preparation. Don’t forget to read our online study materials for mains too.
The mentioned books are based on the feedback from many aspirants/toppers who found them useful for the exam. We keep updating this page when new books worth the time and money of candidate appear in the market. So come back to check this page again!

Books for UPSC Civil Service Main Exam Preparation (Click on the links to buy online)

  1. NCERT Books Set for UPSC Exam (Set of 27 books or 40 books)
  2. The Wonder That Was India – A.L. Bhasham. (Culture)
  3. India’s Ancient Past – R.S. Sharma. (Culture)
  4. Indian Art and Culture – Nitin Singhania. (Culture)
  5. History Of Modern India – Bipan Chandra. (History)
  6. India’s Struggle For Independence – Bipan Chandra. (History)
  7. Geography of India – Majid Husain. (Geography)
  8. Oxford School Atlas – Oxford. (Geography)
  9. Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong. (Geography)
  10. Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations – M. Laxmikanth. (Polity)
  11. Important Judgments that Transformed India – Alex Andrews George (Constitution/Judiciary)
  12. Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh. (Economy)
  13. Economic Survey. (Economy)
  14. Science and Technology in India – TMH. (Science and Technology)
  15. Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure – Rajagopalan. (Environment)
  16. Environment for Civil Services Prelims and Mains – Khuller. (Environment)
  17. India Year Book (Current Affairs)
  18. Manorama Yearbook. (Current Affairs)
  19. Essays for Civil Services – Pulkit Khare (Essay Paper)
  20. India After Gandhi – Ramchandra Guha (History – GS1)
  21. Norman Lowe OR History of Modern World – Jain and Mathur (World History – GS1)
  22. Social Problems In India – Ram Ahuja. (Indian Society – GS1)
  23. IAS Mains General Studies Paper 2 (Arihant Manual – GS2)
  24. Current Issues – What’s Hot Today (ClearIAS ebook – GS2)
  25. Governance in India for CSE. (Governance – GS2)
  26. Pax Indica – Shashi Tharoor. (Foreign Policy – GS2)
  27. India and the World by Surendra Kumar. (Foreign Policy – GS2)
  28. IAS Mains General Studies – GS3. (Arihant Manual – GS3)
  29. India’s National Security: A Reader. (Internal Security – GS3)
  30. Challenges to Internal Security of India. (Internal Security – GS3)
  31. Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude. ( Ethics – GS4)
  32. IAS Mains General Studies – Ethics. ( Arihant Manual – GS4)

Civil Services Optional Subject Books (Paper 6 and Paper 7)

UPSC books main exam Books to Prepare Some of the Popular Optional Papers for IAS Mains:

  1. Sociology Optional: Books for Mains Exam.
  2. Public Administration Optional: Books for Mains Exam.
  3. History Optional: Books for Mains Exam.
  4. Geography Optional: Books for Mains Exam.
  5. Economics Optional: Books for Mains Exam.
  6. Philosophy Optional: Books for Mains Exam.
  7. Psychology Optional: Books for Mains Exam.
  8. Agriculture Optional: Books for Mains Exam.
  9. Political Science Optional: Books for Mains Exam.

Useful IAS Books and Magazines For Free Download and Reference

  • NCERT Books Download.
  • Buy NCERT Books Online.
  • Yojana Magazine Download.
  • Kurukshetra Magazine Download.
  • Buy Pratiyogita Darpan Magazine.
  • IGNOU Books Download.
  • IAS Books Mains General Studies – For more reference in GS1, GS2, G3 and G4.
  • Free IAS Study Materials for UPSC Prelims and Mains.

Books for Other Exams (Click on the links to buy online)

  • UPSC NDA/CDS/IES Exam Books.
  • SSC Exam Books.
  • Banking Exam Books.
  • MBA Exam Books.
  • Engineering Books.

UPSC Books at Online Stores!

  • IAS Books in Hindi: List of Useful Books For Hindi Medium Aspirants.
  • Latest IAS Books: Click To Buy New Releases For UPSC Preparation.
  • Recommended list of UPSC books available in Flipkart.
  • The full list of UPSC books available in Flipkart.
  • The full list of UPSC books available in Amazon.
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  1. 76gyan says

    July 30, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Sir, if i am appearing for ias – 2014 when shall i start making notes out of daily newspaper. shall i start it by now or after mains 2013. although i am reading newspaper regularly but what is right tme to take notes.

    Reply
    • ClearIAS.com says

      December 16, 2013 at 7:52 pm

      Sorry for not keeping tracking of all comments…But to answer your query, note taking is advised from Day1. But it should be done on priority basis after Mains 2013.

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      December 16, 2013 at 7:55 pm

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    • Vishal Ambigar says

      April 14, 2016 at 9:34 pm

      Sir pls suggest me some management books for optional

  4. reema says

    January 14, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    Sir I have tmh general studies.i recently bought Access Publishing general studies paper 1 and 2 which is very good too with all good authors.sir have you gone through these two later books.

    Reply
    • ClearIAS.com says

      January 14, 2014 at 11:52 pm

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  5. vicky says

    January 20, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    sir, I have taken admission in ignou January 2014 session in b.a. Will I be eligible for ias 2016

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  6. Dharmesh Kemparaju (@DharmeshMysore) says

    March 27, 2014 at 6:46 am

    Sir, Cannot open Socialogy books link… Plz Fix it… 4 Sociology – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.

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    • ClearIAS.com says

      March 29, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      Dear Dharmesh,

      Thanks a lot for pointing out that. The link issue is fixed. Let us know if you find any further difficulties.

  7. jeeni gupta says

    June 7, 2014 at 10:41 am

    sir,i want to know that is english litt and langvage both are useful in ias if i do ba hons with english then up to whch extend it is useful for the preparation

    Reply
    • Atul Ranjan Singh says

      June 1, 2017 at 9:20 am

      Not so important but it improves your language and if u r able to improve your language from side then choose those subjects as hons. Which is your optional in mains it manage your time other wise u have to concentrate on graduation also

  8. G.thirupal says

    June 8, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    Sir,
    I find no books on Anthropology for CIvil Services Main exam. would you kindly suggest me.

    Reply
  9. nandan says

    June 8, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    i’m looking for on line or postal coaching for civil service(main) exam…. please inform me….

    Reply
  10. Souvik Bhattacharya says

    June 9, 2014 at 12:08 am

    your suggested booklist immensly helped me to select my required books on respective subjects…

    Reply
    • ClearIAS.com says

      June 6, 2016 at 9:57 am

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  11. Souvik Bhattacharya says

    June 9, 2014 at 12:13 am

    sir,
    what books shall i refer for essay paper??i have few..they are argumentative indian and imagining india….i need you to suggest a few more…

    Reply
  12. jagat pal says

    June 18, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    no material for animal husbandary & veterinary science

    Reply
  13. pranav Dwivedi says

    July 18, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    Sir Kya ram chandra guha aur dusre writer ki book hindi me aati hai

    Reply
  14. Sachin says

    August 6, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    Thanx for information

    Reply
  15. pranav says

    September 10, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    Sir kya spectrum ki Indian culture Hindi me milegi

    Reply
  16. ramkumar says

    September 20, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    Sir my optional is agriculture will u conduct online or postal classes for agriculture optional

    Reply
  17. rashmi says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    hello sir
    thanks you for providing valuable information
    can you suggest
    for world history and culture baliyan notes better or vaji
    2. vaji printed or vaji handwritten which one is better

    Reply
  18. Debtanu dey says

    December 2, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    Sir my self Debtanu I am so in ubi how can I manage my to get into civil service which book should I start to get in to the prelims in 2015 although I have bought 2 books of one is history of modern India and Indian polity

    Reply
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    • ClearIAS.com says

      June 6, 2016 at 9:58 am

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    Reply
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  24. G Abirami says

    February 1, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    Hello sir,

    Can u pls post the books needed to prepare for Electrical Engineering optional.

    thank u,

    Abi

    Reply
  25. Dhanjit Deka says

    February 5, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    Hello Sir..Good evening…sir please tell the Name of the books that are very much helpful for CSE Mains examination of Political Science optional subject with their publication and author’s..Thank you

    Reply
  26. sange says

    March 6, 2015 at 9:10 am

    So far so good..very much helpful

    Reply
  27. Sri Harish says

    March 31, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    Hello,
    I’m planning to take political science as an optional subject..can you suggest me the books for it..nothing is mentioned regarding political science in this post

    Reply
    • ClearIAS.com says

      March 31, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      You may expect a post on Political Science optional, strategies and books to read soon.

  28. mori parixit says

    April 6, 2015 at 9:00 am

    SIR, My birth date in 1995 year…what am i eligible for civil service exam-2016?

    Reply
  29. Roghini says

    April 24, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    Thanks for giving a online free books and coaching, I decided to take management as my optional so i need a reference book and main book for my preparation thank you.Roghini Ravi Kumar

    Reply
  30. Malav yb says

    July 4, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    Can we use second hand/old edition books for the preperation?

    Reply
  31. gspreddy says

    July 5, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    Could you please suggest books for the optional subject Mathematics in mains?
    Thanks,

    Reply
  32. AviSh says

    July 6, 2015 at 8:31 am

    How important are NCERT books from preparation point of view? (Both for prelims and mains)
    I mean do i need to go through std 6-12 books or should I start with the books above mentioned?

    Reply
  33. Kumar pankaj says

    August 1, 2015 at 11:56 am

    plz suggest me maths books for optional.

    Reply
  34. Kumar Pankaj says

    August 1, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    plz suggest me maths books for optional.also give me some important strategy for this subject.

    Reply
  35. lucky says

    August 22, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    A good and amuch useful site.very useful and good for ias aspirants.i have download it today and find it good.

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  36. Haribrat Deuri says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:22 am

    An assamese medium is allowed for main written exam of all (except English) GS i-iv and optional subject. Please provide details.

    Reply
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  38. Sankalp says

    October 26, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    Sir, i m really good at zoology. I will choose it as an optional subject. Its syllabus that u had posted is not typical, but still can you point out some books for zoology. Thank u 🙂

    Reply
  39. Athili Moses says

    November 2, 2015 at 11:03 am

    Sir, i shall be thankful to you if you kindly suggest a books for UPSC main 2016 with the latest edition.

    Reply
  40. chaitra says

    November 9, 2015 at 12:08 am

    Sir,
    Which are the optional subjects.. in which stage shoul i choose it in prelims or mains. ??

    Reply
  41. Saiyam Ohri says

    November 22, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Hello sir my name is Saiyam and my dream is to become an IAS OFFICE but I am little bit confused related to the books that I should refer and also I want that some guide line so that I can be on the right track for becoming an IAS OFFICE and transforming my dream in to the reality …… So sir can u plzz help me by giving your guidance ……….

    Reply
  42. Avinash says

    December 9, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    Sir, I am Master in fisheries with double graduation, one in zoology and other in fisheries (B. F.Sc.). I want to prepare and qualify IAS exam and I know only a little about it. Can you please help me in advising that how to start and how much knowledge is required. Actually, the problem with me is that I know very much about fisheries and zoology but my general knowledge is very poor.

    Reply
  43. rashmi mishra says

    December 12, 2015 at 5:51 am

    sir tou will will provide online coching
    please inform me

    Reply
  44. Jatin Joshi says

    February 27, 2016 at 7:43 am

    Sir pls suggest me some good material for physics optional in mains

    Reply
  45. Deepthi AD says

    March 6, 2016 at 10:38 am

    Hello sir,
    I am complete double degree graduation,one in history,and other in law.and. I have take admission in IGNOU in MA history,am very confused can you p/s help me in advising that how to start and I decided to take history as my optional subject.so I need a reference book I want ur suggestion.p/s help me.

    Reply
  46. MurtuzaJafri says

    March 22, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    which subject is the most important for the mains paper

    Reply
  47. Jatin Joshi says

    April 19, 2016 at 10:45 am

    Books for optional – physics

    Reply
  48. sunny says

    April 23, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    sir me ias ki teyari karna chata hu is ke liye kon si book lu.

    Reply
  49. D R Meghwal says

    May 23, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    Hello sir, I’m not cleared about my doubt that there is scalling in optional subject paper 6 ,7 plz suggest I can take subject as veterinary science is useful bcoz I’m graduated in this subject or either geography in which I hv some interest

    Reply
  50. mahesh r s says

    June 6, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    Sir my optional subject is political science and international relations…which book ‘ll refer to study…

    Reply
  51. Bapi Karmakar says

    August 5, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    Sir, I am a commerce graduate, I am worried about my optional papers. My first query, is it mandatory to choose two(2) optional paper? and another you does not share any link for commerce stream. If you share some idea it will be help full to me. I am still unable to choose 2nd optional paper (1st, Commerce & Accountancy). So please help me and suggest some books on commerce stream.

    Reply
  52. rajesh sharmas says

    August 6, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    Sir good morning i am rajesh .i am confused that how to start prepartion for ias .and suggest me some books for ias exam and geography main books.

    Reply
  53. Rajesh says

    August 19, 2016 at 1:28 am

    Hi sir I’m the very beginner for the upsc prpeartion sit pls provide me the list of books for the entire history prpeartion in the exam point of view

    Reply
  54. Narsingh Lal says

    September 16, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    I want a personal email describing,
    1. The books to prepare for Pre and Mains, optional History
    2. What to read for Current Affirs with their backdrop
    3. Various surveys, programmes and schemes
    4. Various websites of government
    5. Last years papers of pre & mains, how to get (and if possible, with answers)

    Please give me this information, as I can’t join any coaching due to money issue and time constraints. (Email id given below)

    Reply
  55. Zakir Hussain says

    October 14, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    Respected sir,
    I am a BALLB 1st sem student.I am interested too in social service.To serve the society IAS is the only platform for me.But I am in confusion that from where I should start my preparation. And also I want to take law as an optional .sir, plz suggest me.

    Reply
  56. R sreenath says

    October 25, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    sir ji plz provide the anthropology option book or material for the mains

    Reply
  57. Vandhana Mangaldas says

    November 26, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    Sir.. Way are the books to be referred for zoology optional

    Reply
  58. Nabajit Ray says

    February 25, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    Sir Im preparing with Geography as optional. But I really don’t have any idea for General studies Paper 1, 2,3,4 for Main.. Can you suggest me some best book .. please reply and also reply about the books about their speciality.

    Reply
  59. E.C. MANIDEEP says

    April 13, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    Sir, Is it possible to post the latest YOJANA & KURUKSHETRA Magazines

    Reply
  60. bhoma ram says

    May 20, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    Sir, now I passed 12th class & after graduation I want to give ias exam , which books I should read which mainly not changed & how I should prepare for that.

    Reply
    • Suhai Ahmad wani says

      October 27, 2017 at 10:07 pm

      Clear your graduation first,In addition current affairs

  61. Naveenraj says

    June 1, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    Hello sir
    I need some books to suggested for anthropology optional ..I kindly request you to suggest me..
    Thank you

    Reply
  62. GOPI SRIDEVA says

    July 3, 2017 at 8:18 am

    Hello ClearIAS,
    In your website, only sociology optional book list is seen instead of respective optional when selected, so kindly make a change in your website, so, the aspirants would have a chance to view the books list for other optional too.

    Thanks..

    Reply
  63. ClearIAS.com says

    July 3, 2017 at 11:02 am

    @Gopi: Thank you for bringing this to our notice. We have updated the links now.

    Reply
    • GOPI SRIDEVA says

      July 16, 2017 at 10:00 pm

      Thanks @ClearIAS for your kind cooperation…

  64. Ram says

    July 12, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    Sir if I select marathi language in ias mains exam, then are the optional subject in marathi language.
    Pls reply

    Reply
  65. GOPI SRIDEVA says

    July 16, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    Thanks @ClearIAS for your kind cooperation of making changes…

    Reply
  66. Ayesha says

    September 24, 2017 at 10:52 am

    hai sir….. iam preparing for ias but nt able to understand how to prepare for indian polity main plz suggest material for it plzzzzzz

    Reply
  67. Suhai Ahmad wani says

    October 27, 2017 at 10:05 pm

    Sir,First off aĺ thank you so much for guiding us.
    Please share your views regarding zoology as a optional,as my subject was zoology till my graduation.
    After graduation i have stopped my academics,Sir please give your suggestion.

    Reply
  68. Rajni says

    December 14, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    Hello sir
    Firstly, thankyou so much for this wonderful opportunity.
    Can you list out the books for management subject as optional?
    Thanks

    Reply
  69. Abdul Jaseem says

    January 4, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    sir i need the english material in mains exam (optional) subject and telugu material also sir

    Reply
  70. Laishram bimsen says

    March 19, 2018 at 10:11 pm

    Sir it’s time for me ask u a valuable question that sir can I take my optional subject as education

    Reply
  71. Abhinandan Kumar Singh says

    March 29, 2018 at 4:18 am

    sir,I want to take optional subject as physics.Please suggest me the books and notes.Want your Help.

    Reply
  72. RANJIT GUPTA says

    May 8, 2018 at 1:14 pm

    ARE YOU SURE THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO CLEAR UPSC AFTER READING ALL THIS BOOKS..??

    Reply
  73. Harsh says

    May 21, 2018 at 9:40 am

    Thanks

    Reply
  74. Surya says

    July 7, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    Sir can you please provide books for optional subject mathematics

    Reply
  75. priyanka dahale says

    July 18, 2018 at 12:59 am

    Sir will u plz provide books for optional subject law ?? 🙏

    Reply
  76. HARUNAL RASID says

    September 12, 2018 at 9:44 pm

    After completion of law u may concentrate towards iAs …then both konowledge and power prosper in your life hopefully

    Reply
  77. Sushil kumar says

    March 5, 2019 at 8:28 am

    Sir I want a zoology book for upsc

    Reply
  78. Aswin Nair says

    May 16, 2019 at 6:23 pm

    Sir, please can you provide books for botany ,please

    Reply
  79. Ahmed says

    July 25, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    Dear Sir,
    I am MBA in Marketing. i need guidance in selection of subjects in mains exam. As i did masters in marketing.

    Reply
  80. Bharath says

    August 14, 2019 at 5:55 pm

    Sir do I have to buy all the books or one book is enough for each paper(GS-1,GS-2,GS-3,GS-4)

    Reply
  81. klickbazar says

    November 4, 2020 at 12:37 pm

    This is very helpful information. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.electronics devices

    Reply

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