What are the best books for IAS Exam preparation? Which IAS books should be studied for UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims and Mains)?
Taking inputs from toppers, we have prepared a detailed list of the best IAS books available in the market. Apart from NCERT books, now, there are at least 15 standard textbooks that will be extremely useful for IAS aspirants to crack the exam.
Aspirants can click on each link to buy books online from Amazon (often, at prices much less than in offline bookstores).
NCERT Textbooks (Class 6-12)
It is ideal for all IAS aspirants to start with NCERT books from Class 6 to Class 12.
Now you can buy 40 NCERT Textbooks as a bundle from Amazon Link 1 or Link 2.
Along with NCERTs, learn from standard textbooks written specifically for each subject in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE).
UPSC Books for Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Polity – by M. Laxmikanth (Click to buy from Amazon)
- Important Acts that Transformed India – by Alex Andrews George (Click to buy from Amazon)
- Important Judgments that Transformed India – by Alex Andrews George (Click to buy from Amazon)
UPSC Books for Indian History and Culture
- Indian Art and Culture – by Nitin Singhania (Click to buy from Amazon)
- Ancient and Medieval India – by Poonam Dalal Dahiya (Click to buy from Amazon)
- Modern Indian History – by Sonali Bansal and Snehil Tripathi (Click to buy from Amazon)
UPSC Books for Indian Geography and World Geography
- Certificate Physical And Human Geography – by Goh Cheng Leong (Click to buy from Amazon)
- Geography of India – by Majid Husain (Click to buy from Amazon)
- Oxford Student Atlas for India (Click to buy from Amazon)
UPSC Books for Indian Economy
- Indian Economy – by Ramesh Singh (Click to buy from Amazon)
- Indian Economy – by Nitin Singhania (Click to buy from Amazon)
- Indian Economy Key Concepts – by Sankarganesh Karuppiah (Click to buy from Amazon)
UPSC Books for Science and Technology
- Science and Technology – by Ravi P. Agrahari (Click to buy from Amazon)
UPSC Books for Environment – Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
- Environment – By Shankar IAS (Click to buy from Amazon)
UPSC Books for Current Affairs
- India 2021 Yearbook – by Rajiv Mehrishi (Click to buy from Amazon)
- The Malayala Manorama English Yearbook 2021 – by Mammen Mathew (Click to buy from Amazon)
- India 2021 – Publications Division Paperback – by Publications Division (Click to buy from Amazon)
UPSC Previous Year Question Papers
- 26 Years UPSC IAS/ IPS Prelims Topic-wise Solved Papers 1 & 2 (1995-2019) (Click to buy from Amazon)
Prelims Manual for GS (All-in-One Guide)
- General Studies Manual Paper-1 2021 Paperback – by Manohar Pandey (Click to buy from Amazon)
Prelims Manual for CSAT (All-in-One Guide)
- Cracking the CSAT Paper-2 – by Arihant Experts (Click to buy from Amazon)
IAS Books for Essay (UPSC Mains Essay Paper)
- Selected Contemporary Essays Paperback – by Saumitra Mohan (Click to buy from Amazon)
- 151 Essays – by Disha Experts (Click to buy from Amazon)
IAS Books for India Since Independence (Part of UPSC Mains GS1 Paper)
- Post-Independence India: For Civil Services Examinations – by Sonali Bansal and Snehil Tripathi (Click to buy from Amazon)
IAS Books for World History (Part of UPSC Mains GS1 Paper)
- World History – by Krishna Reddy (Click to buy from Amazon)
IAS Books for Indian Society (Part of UPSC Mains GS1 Paper)
- Indian Society: Themes and Social Issues – by Nadeem Hasnain (Click to buy from Amazon)
IAS Books for Governance (Part of UPSC Mains GS2 Paper)
- Governance in India Paperback – by M. Laxmikanth (Click to buy from Amazon)
IAS Books for Foreign Relations of India (Part of UPSC Mains GS2 Paper)
- International Relations – by Pavneet Singh (Click to buy from Amazon)
IAS Books for Internal Security (Part of UPSC Mains GS3 Paper)
- Challenges to Internal Security of India – by Ashok Kumar and Vipul Anekant (Click to buy from Amazon)
IAS Books for Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude (UPSC Mains GS4 Paper)
- Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude for IAS General Studies – by Niraj Kumar (Click to buy from Amazon)
- Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude – by M. Karthikeyan (Click to buy from Amazon)
- Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude – by G Subba Rao & P N Roy Chowdhury (Click to buy from Amazon)
Paper-wise All-in-One manuals for UPSC CSE (Mains)
- IAS Mains General Studies Manual General Studies Paper 1 – by Arihant (Click to buy from Amazon)
- IAS Mains General Studies Manual General Studies Paper 2 – by Arihant (Click to buy from Amazon)
- IAS Mains General Studies Manual General Studies Paper 3 – by Arihant (Click to buy from Amazon)
- IAS Mains General Studies Manual General Studies Paper 4 – by Arihant (Click to buy from Amazon)
UPSC CSE Mains Previous Year Solved Question Paper Books
- 8 Years UPSC IAS/ IPS Mains General Studies Papers 1 – 4 Year-wise Solved (2013 – 2020) – by Disha Experts (Click to buy from Amazon)
- 8 Years UPSC IAS/ IPS Mains Essay Year-wise Solved Papers (2013 – 2019) – by Disha Experts (Click to buy from Amazon)
Books for UPSC Interview
- How to Ace Civil Service Interviews Paperback – by Remya Roshni (Click to buy from Amazon)
IAS Books for UPSC CSE Mains Optional Subjects
- Books for Optional subjects in UPSC Mains (Open the link and scroll down).
Additional Reference Books
- Ancient India: India’s Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma (Click to buy)
- Ancient India: History of Ancient and Early Medieval India by Upinder Singh (Click to buy)
- Medieval India: History Of Medieval India by Satish Chandra (Click to buy)
- Modern India: History Of Modern India by Bipan Chandra. (Click to buy)
- Modern India: India’s Struggle For Independence by Bipan Chandra (Click to buy)
- Ancient India and Culture: The Wonder That Was India by A.L. Bhasham (Click to buy)
- Modern India: A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir (Click to buy)
- World Geography: World Geography by Majid Husain (Click to buy)
- Physical Geography: Physical Geography by Savindra Singh (Click to buy)
- Human Geography: Human Geography by Majid Husain (Click to buy)
- Constitution: Introduction to the Constitution of India by D. D. Basu (Click to buy)
- Science and Technology: Science and Technology by Sheelwant Singh (Click to buy)
- Environment: Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure by Rajagopalan (Click to buy)
- Environment: Environment for Civil Services Prelims and Mains by Khuller (Click to buy)
- Reasoning: Analytical Reasoning by M. K. Pandey (Click to buy)
- Reasoning: Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R. S.Aggarwal (Click to buy)
- Essay: Essays for Civil Services by Pulkit Khare (Click to buy)
- Post-Independence: India Since Independence by Bipan Chandra (Click to buy)
- Post-Independence: India After Gandhi by Ramchandra Guha (Click to buy)
- World History: History of the World by Arjun Dev (Click to buy)
- World History: Mastering Modern World History by Norman Lowe (Click to buy)
- World History: Modern World History by Uddipan (Click to buy)
- Indian Society: Social Problems In India by Ram Ahuja (Click to buy)
- Indian Society: Indian Society by Senthil (Click to buy)
- Governance: Governance in India by M.Karthikeyan (Click to buy)
- International Relations: Pax Indica by Shashi Tharoor (Click to buy)
- International Relations: India and the World by Surendra Kumar (Click to buy)
- International Relations: The India way by S. Jaishankar (Click to buy)
- Internal Security: Internal Security by M.Karthikeyan (Click to buy)
- Internal Security: India’s National Security: A Reader by Bajpai (Click to buy)
- Ethics: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude by Awdesh Singh (Click to buy)
- Ethics: Ethical Dilemmas of a Civil Servant by Anil Swarup (Click to buy)
Latest UPSC Books (New Releases)
- Latest UPSC CSE Books: Click To Buy New Releases For UPSC Preparation.
- Subject Specific Book-List for IAS exam (For extra reference of each subject).
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IAS Books in the Hindi Language
For many of the books listed above, corresponding books in the Hindi language are available in the market. Hindi medium students may check the link UPSC Books in the Hindi Language to buy online at discounted prices.
Amazon Best Sellers (UPSC Prelims and Mains)
- Prelims: Best Selling Books for UPSC Civil Services Prelims (Click to buy from Amazon)
- Mains: Best Selling Books for UPSC Civil Services Mains (Click to buy from Amazon)
Free Online Notes For IAS Prelims and Mains
Aspirants can use ClearIAS Online Study Materials to supplement the recommended standard textbooks and NCERT books. We provide notes for static topics as well as current affairs.
ClearIAS Prelims Mock Test Series
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Can I clear IAS without purchasing books?
UPSC Books are a crucial part of the ClearIAS TTT Approach which helps aspirants to clear the UPSC Civil Services Exam by self-study. If you are serious about IAS preparation, you should invest in quality books.
Books by Scholars vs Books by Exam-Experts
We mainly recommend books written specifically from an exam perspective. There are plenty of books written by scholars which can be used as a reference. You can find the names of reference books too on this page.
Is there a single book that covers all topics of IAS Prelims and Mains?
No. There is no such book.
Considering the vast nature of the UPSC syllabus, it is not possible to include everything an aspirant need to study into a single book.
ClearIAS recommends IAS aspirants to refer multiple books for each subject in the UPSC syllabus.
However, if you are short on resources and time, you may start from the Manuals (All-in-One Guides) for Prelims and Mains. Take mock exams, and refer to additional textbooks as and when time is available.
Should I buy books if I have coaching institutes’ notes?
Considering the competition and vast syllabus, UPSC exam preparation cannot be done without collecting some essential books.
Photostats or PDFs supplied by coaching institutes may not give you the right information and broad perspective. If you are an IAS/IPS/IFS aspirant, you should invest in good textbooks.
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Tips regarding IAS book selection
If you are doing self-study, books are one of your major companions in the UPSC journey.
Be mentally prepared to buy 10-15 standard textbooks for different subjects, apart from NCERT books.
Quality books act as add-ons to your online preparation and help a lot in self-study. If you follow ClearIAS Test-based approach to clear UPSC Prelims, most of the books mentioned above will get automatically covered as per the mentioned timetable.
If you are running short of time to finish the syllabus before the exam, you may better focus on concise books instead of bulky ones.
There is no need to finish all books end-to-end. Focus on the important sections of each book.
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! 
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Great! really help full!
Very useful
Thanks Bro..I was in a search for finding books for main Exam new pattern..Thanks for ur great help
do we need to follow all the books or we need to select like in case of history for mains History Of Modern India by Bipan Chandra
India’s Struggle For Independence – Bipan Chandra
both these books have overlapping contents…..
history of modern india is for beginners in history. so read it only if you are a fresher in history. sooner or later you will have to read india’s struggle for independence as well because it delves into important issues and stages of freedom struggle.alternatively you can dispense with the first book and instead read icse class 10 history vipul shah- buy and read it . you will benefit from it.
I have just passed 12th science so plzz giv me ur suggestion for clearing IAS….what can I do?? Nd how I’ll clear in one attempt plzzz help me…..
from where you purchase all the books
@navlika : dear friend u must have degree in any discipline to attend upsc exams..
Dear Navlika,
It is gud that you are thinking for IAS after 12th only, start clearing ur all basics and boost your knowledge in all subjects, take syllabus from this site and read books accordingly. You will have 3 years to study during your graduation and after that you can attempt for IAS.
Thanks..
I am studying BE-mechanial engg.. My aim is IAS…. But no idea for how to prepare and clear the exam…. Pls tell me..i need more information about the IAS exam.. Help me pls.
simple to plan,prepare,perform………..hardworking is the give a best one
Thank you sir I will follow
During the early stages of preparation, select only one or two basic books for each subject. For History, India’s Struggle For Independence by Bipan Chandra is a better choice. But later on, you should expand your book base for each subject. The strategy for selecting the books is outlined in the link : https://www.clearias.com/smart-work-ias-preparation/. All the best!
Hey dude apart from above mentioned books should i study from NCERT books too…or studying from them is alone enough
Dear clearias m fresher for all this…my only question is that i studied physics upto 12th…means non-medical…now i m pursuing BA from DU…so the question is…can i choose Physics as an optional subject Coj m pursuing B.A. from DU…i just love to read Physics…and will it be good for IAS mains
Hello ClearIAS.com…….. Your information is so nicely arranged .. Thank you for it
But, Please tell me, is the above books list as per the new 2013 Mains pattern ?????????
Where, new GS-1,2,3,4 papers are added ???????
Yes, the above list of IAS books are as per the latest pattern of civil services after the GS Papers 1,2,3,4 are added by UPSC in 2013.
I have just passed 12th so please give me strategies for clearing iAS How I’ll clear OAS in one attempt.
Dear Yogesh,
Appreciate your interest at this early age. Read the link below:
https://www.clearias.com/strategy-and-books-for-early-birds-to-clear-ias-exam/
All the best!
Hello Sir ,
My question is — Does the Books of (IAS mains) and (IAS Pre) same OR different to each other.
Yes,you have a lot of time to prepare IAS,bt you cam attempt only gradution’last year
Thnk u for ur all infornation.iam E&C engineer. iam confused in choosing option subject between public administration and electrial engineering. I want ur suggesion.pls help me.
Dear Saraswathi, As we have stated in the post – https://www.clearias.com/select-ias-mains-optional-latest-upsc-syllabus/ – selection of the optional subject is a personal choice where the priority should be given to candidate’s interest, availability of materials (online and offline) and scope of guidance and peer study (if necessary).
We do acknowledge the fact the Public Administration is a more popular optional than Electrical Engineering. But there are positives and negatives for both these subjects and you have to weigh the merits and demerits of the same, based on your background. Select Electrical Engineering only if you have genuine interest in it, and only if you are confident enough that you will get proper materials and guidance for the same. Guidance and materials for Pub Ad, are relatively easy to find. But that does not mean that you should take Pub Ad. If possible, talk personally to candidates who wrote IAS mains taking these subjects as the optionals. Go through the syllabus and past question papers of the same.
We at ClearIAS.com is of the opinion that all optional subjects have equal chances of success as proved by many candidates hailing from diverse backgrounds. Take a decision after thorough analysis. All the best!
plz in hindi medium
Dear Pankaj,
For UPSC exam books in Hindi, you may refer the following link : UPSC Books in Hindi Language
Sir.please help me to choose complete study material for prelims.and suggest me for optional papers
If u r in science field then geography otherwise sociology…
Thanks for your service through this website.
I have been in to various fields as of now. like completed BE – ECE and then MBA – Marketing.
Worked in Sales for around 3 yrs now.
But UPSC exam is new to me. I really want to clear this. Any suggestion ???
What are the options (Political science/ pub ad) available according to the latest Syllabus??
Books You have mentioned above for free really match the Books you have mentioned at the top???
I am from Chennai.
Thanks
Dear Nelson,
First of all we appreciate your interest in Civil Services. Almost all of the queries you asked is clearly answered in the previous posts. We suggest you to go through them. All the best!
Clearias.com:am 3rd year B.tech student.am going to start IAS traing .now which book I should refer and guide me plzzzzz…..
B. Tech from Lucknow
Sir Maine bsc pcm group se ki ab mujhe ias k liye kya krna hoga or konsa subject sahi rahega
plz sagestion english grammer book sir…..
Dear Ravikiran,
English Grammar books as such are not needed for IAS exam, but for compulsory English paper we suggest the book Compulsory English For UPSC Mains
sir i went through the whole post. it is really a complete roadmap to follow. but how to prepare for current affairs apart from hindu?IE? role of magazines? is chronicle sufficient?
sorry, typo hindu/IE
The Hindu or Indian Express newspaper should normally get you 75 percent or more marks of all current affairs related questions. Latest editions of India Year Book and Manorama Yearbook 2014 will also be a sure help. Go for magazine like Cronicle or Frontline if you have ample time and need deeper analysis on selected topics. Suggested websites include PRSindia, IDSA and of-course ClearIAS.com 🙂
Sir, i just have been started preparing upsc…. But i m confused from what to start…?
Dear amol,
Start from UPSC syllabus and previous year question papers of UPSC Prelims and Mains. It’s available in this website. Then go into detail some the easy topics. You may refer NCERT texts or standard text books for IAS for that. After gaining confidence, you may shift to higher topics.
Hello Sir,
I was glad that i found this website and it is very useful to all aspirants. many of us, have doubts in newspaper reading- what are topics we need to focus in a newspaper???, what are the important news we need to look after?. I would be happy if you could answer my question.THANKS IN ADVANCE:)
Focus on news related to Foreign Policy of India, Social Issues, Parliament, Judiciary, Centrally Sponsored Schemes, Governance, Recent Bills, Economy related news, Environment, Science and Technology etc. Don’t miss editorials. Leave out news related to local politics, Bollywood, cricket etc.
sir i want to start prepration for ias and for that i want to buy books. so please tell me how i stsrt my prep from base and also names of the books
hey sir !! mai i request u if someone sorry mostly not everybody has that kind of whole budjet to buy such costly books or google dont provide those books to read but those r the important to get for the dream !! are they r not available for download ???? the information u given was fantastic i appreciate nad pls make those ebooks for everybody to download !!
I will attemt CSAT in 2014 & main also in marathi medium so plz sujest me best book for upsc pre. in marathi language and for subject public administration & Geography
Thank you so much for giving the crucial information related upsc. Its very good for candidate. (Uday patil . Belgaum).
how can i prepare the ias examination
sir i’m in tamil medium student.i will attempt for upsc exam in 2014.mains language selected for tamil.so pls tamil useful tamil medium books on prelim and mains examination
Did you find books for upsc in tamil?
Bingo……..
Hello sir I am a central government employee ageing 27, my wish is to become Civil servant, please give the details of all the posts and their pay scales which comes under UPSC
Hi,right now I am in class 12th. What are your suggestions for me right now ?
sir here are good information about upsc books. sir I have problem for choosing optional in optional i’m interested in LAW subject then can I choose it and i’m complete my b.com and now I want do L.L.B so its a right decision. tell me sir pls
sir we proud for your guide line
thanks sir for guiding us so much…
Hello sir, I have sent a mail to the email id provided by you. please kindly check.
Waiting for your reply.
Sir mai Hindi medium se hu. Mera dream ek IAS bannaa hai pr koi mujhe guidelines nhi de rha hai please aap mujhe guide kre.
Hello sir how to start for ias recommend books for begners
but some books like bipin chandra , ncert sumit sarkar ,modern history r.l.shukal etc not essaily available in the market
sir i want to start prepration for ias and for that i want to buy books. so please tell me how i stsrt my prep from base and also names of the books…..????
ggd evening sir < i want to wish become a IAS officer plz sir suggest me which book useful for IAS exam pri and main plz sir reply me i m waiting…….
sir i am studying bsc 2nd year iam an ias aspirant i wanna start my preparation from this year i am so confused how to begin my preparation so please guide me to start my preparation please sir please help me pleassssssssssssssssse
hello sir..
i pursued my b.tech in computer sciences stream and planning to prepare for UPSC exam..i m bit panic in choosing optional subject..initially i thought economics or psychology would b fine but later i came to know that it should need some ground work as i am unaware of those basic concepts..therefore i thought history is a better choice..pls justify..if not suggest a good subject
regards in advance
Please work hard instead of changing the subjects
recently i passed class 12th so please provide me guidance related to syllabus of ias exam.so please sir gudie me
which subject will be better to choose as an optional?
Dear Barkha,
Please read the post on optional subject selection in www.clearias.com. This is entirely a personal choice and the priority should be for your interest/taste for the subject. All the best!
sir plz reply , the link u hv given for indian economy is of 4th edition but there is also a 5th edition buk in the market of the same writer…… which buk should i rely upon?????
Dear Anas, always go for the latest edition. We will be updating the link soon. Thanks.
thanx a lot for ur response sir……. sir one more question dat i want to ask is that are the new NCERT buks of economics are according to UPSC syllabus n from which class buks should i start and must i start to study regularly???????
Hello sir,
For the very first step of preparation what books should i go for please do guide please……
hi, i am working as asisstant manager IDBI bank. but i want tobecome civil servant…bank starts at 9.30 to 8pm.. how to manage study hours.. and self preparetion..
sir iam a bpharm student, i like u write upsc exams in tamil, so pls tell which tamil books are suitable for prelims and main
Did you find books in tamil?
excuse me sir,
What books should i read for electrical engg
i requested sir, i want conform that how much age for IAS. and medium Hindi or English.basickly I am from uttar predesh…pls sir …..thankyou.
sir.plz tell me about best book to cross ias exam.
Sir,i am in the first stage of preparation. please suggest me for starting preparation.thanks sir.
I have done my graduation(b.b.a) and now i am planing to do upsc but How i can start it . Which Book, exam Pateern And Choaching Center Plz Suggest Me Sir
I am confused which subject I will choose and which subjects are compulsory for IAS
sir,
i want to know whether there will be parents back ground verification process in civil service selection process?
my parents did second marriage initially i am an s.c but my father is b.c so in which caste should i consider myself either S.C or B.C????
although i have S.c caste certificate give by govt.office…..
please reply me soon sir
In certain cases there are background verification, but not a matter of worry in your case. All the best!
which is the best english grammar book for UPSC exams?
Hi clearias.com…. sir now I completed my engineering…. I wanna to become civil servant… But I hav some economic problem… shall I go to job now or start to prepare for upsc?????
What is the best time slot..?? 10 hours of study or 8 hours of study.. n how to give time for each sub.. suggestions needed..?
i want books in marathi medium
I m a btech 3 rd year student..i desparately want to be an ias officer..but i need some suggestion and advice regarding guidance..actually i m confused whether i should start my preparation from now or i should wait for the completion af my course..and if i could start from now then from where to start..what to start..should i focus on current affairs..or tell me the subjects amd biks that i could refer for a successful and satisfactory start..j
Please read UPSC Exam Guidance Post as a starting point.
hello,Sir.I am a medical student and I am looking for what subjects I should consider in IAS .Please suggest.
You can select medical science as one of your optionals. Please read UPSC Exam Guidance Post as a starting point.
Hi sir
I wanted to know the syllabus and authors of management for ias mains plz give me d guidence plz
sir,
Presently I am doing b.tech from computer science.
so, I’m confused which subject I should choose for optional in mains.
also suggest me the strategy to prepare for UPSC
Would you please tell me a page of yours for necessary information about UPSC exams??? I want to clear IAS..
You can start from this page: https://www.clearias.com/upsc-exam-guidance/
HEY SIR I AM 22 YR OLD . I AM GOVT EMPLOYEE. I WANT TO BECOME AN CIVIL SERVANT . CSP 2014 , WITHOUT PREPARATION MY SCORE IS 50+ MARKS IN PAPER 1 AND 130 SCORE IN PAPER 2 . NOW TO CLEAR IAS 2015 FROM WHERE I SHOULD START ? AND I HAVE SURFACE KNOWLEDGE OF ALL SUBJECTS. PLZ SUGGEST ME?
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I have to become IAS officer.
So which should I prepare books in Marathi language.
Give me books list of Marathi medium.
i did completed B.Tech , what is the syllabus of IAS
difference between prelim exam and main exam in IAS
what are the syllabus a will study for IAS
sir, I have completed 12th, So, I want to knw that how? I starts my initial studies 4 ias. plz tell me & 4 guiding books.
sir, I want to knw that how I will prepare ias studies.
I am apperaring with managament as my optional subject. Can anyone refer me two good books which is covering almost the entire course or any books suggested for management ?
I m perceiving my TE of computer and i want to appear for IAS exam sooner after my BE completion. Can you please provide me the guidance when should I start my studies and which books should I refer.
hello, i want become ips but i am very confuse ,because i dont no how to prepare ips study …can you pleas provide mi guidance ….pleas help me…..i have no idea about it.
kavita , civil service conducted UPSC mainly, I.A.S,I.P.S,, I.F.S. This three postings are All India services
I.P.S., is technical job civil service exam u get a good rank Surely you become An I.P.S., officer
please take a study materials in this wabsite and choose your optional first of all can you watch a syllabus….
all the best….,!
Actually ,I Have Prepare to civil service ..currently i had completed in my 12th and during B.A.English lit .., ,,
but, its doesn’t matre sir,, mains general studies paper 3 Reference Books please tel me and please help me sir..,
and then , can you please given to an I.P.S. Training period syllabus sir please help me sir .
plz tell me Marathi medium books for ias exam
One of the best book for preparation is “CURRENT AFFAIRS & ISSUES, A 360 DEGREE ANALYSIS”, UNIQUE PUBLISHERS” recently launched by SNM IAS Academy providing you all the required study materials according to the requirements of the preparing candidates for IAS….!!
hello dear friend …
i am also in same dilemma. please give ur mail id or mobile num to my no:9494171806.
i need some information pls help in this regard.
I am studying btech 3rd year .I start the preparation for upsc civilservices….my optional subject is mathematics so,pls provide standard books for mathematics optional subject….
Hey Guys apart from above mentioned books should i study from NCERT books too…or studying from them is alone enough
ofcoz….NCERT is the base so u must must study it.it is better to study old ncert.if u got it plz……….inform
Can u provide a link from where i could download the pdf files..if u can..
ClearIAS study materials are available for download as PDF for FREE on the ClearIAS Telegram Channel (https://t.me/clearias). Join us now!
I have purchased vajiram study material for both prel. And mains what are the books must I purchase more?
the books mentioned by “clear IAS” are we supposed to read and learn complete book??
Sir i am doing btech,then after i want to ias.
Plese suggest me how to start.
how to select optional , i am having a idea of selecting polity as optional but i am confused because no one is guiding me properly some will tel its tough subject and some will tel no one had passed taking polity as a optional i am totally confused my idea is to select any one subject that is already there in gs paper,this is my problem and i am a commerce student so what to do
Hi! I’m a student of std 9th… and I want to become an IAS officer.. What type of preparations Do I need from now..?? And plus what type of books do u suggest me to read and get best results in UPSC.. Because I want to prepare myself from now only.. so sir/madam please help me..
Please go through the link : https://www.clearias.com/upsc-exam-guidance/
I am mbbs student. .2nd proff..I wish to prepare for ias exam..but I don’t know where to start from. .Please guide me so that I cn make it with my medical studies
I’m a b.tech computer science of first year
Plz help me with books to refer regarding
General studies
happy evening sir …iam interest to appear in UPSC exam but iam little
bit worry about my compulsory language paper(hindi)becus iam finished MCA i lost touch with hindi language plz suggest me books to which i can handle it in exam plzzz….iam early waiting fr ur suggestion
sir i am doing b.sc(agriculture). i want to prepare for UPSC. please suggest me.which bokks better for me to preparation like agriculture…. i m waing for ur reply…..
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Hi
I completed my graduation from delhi university in 2010, but i have never attempted any competitive exams.. I an not so confident about it but can I appear for UPSC prelims 2015, if I start preparing from now..??
Yes. There is enough time, prepare well.
I am hindi midum student…how i can clear IAS with my job…
Thanks………..
Hi sir ,
Could you please let me know the reference book for Malayalam mains for part A and Part B ?
Thanks and Regards,
Vibha MP
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mai apni education ko 12 k baad se chod chuka hun…waise b- tech ho hyi…degree h dimag m kuch nai….10-12th ka syllabas b mostly bhool chuka hun….kya ab m ias 2016 ka exam fight kr sakta hunn…and pls also tell me how should i forward my next step in the line of study .and how to clear the ias exam pri nd main….
sir,
wheather the books prefered by you is enough or more books are required? I am in confusion,so plz help me.
sir,
I want to appear for ias prelims in 2015.I am going to any coaching classes so plz provide me the most important books required to crack this exam bcoz ias is my dream which should be done. plzzz
sir,
Sry i am not going to the coaching classes for preparation of ias exam. so plz guide me.
Dear clearias.com can you tell me that if one have a varicocele surgery than can he apply for civil service?
hello sir i am prabhu, am a beginner to study for upsc. so please gave a tip, that how i need to start my studies……
Sir i am in class 12 now will be applying for bcom and then i have a very keen desire to become an ias officer what should be my first step for studyng for the upsc paper??
Sir,
I wanna study B.Tech (agri). Whether it is better to study my 11th and 12th In CBSE or matric? Waiting for ur reply…
Thanks and regards,
Poovitha..
i am in 3rd year of b tech. (electronics and communication)in NIT .In august i will b in final year when prelim is to b given .can i attempt the ias exam during my final year of btech so that as i leave the college i will be in service plz send reply to [email protected]
Respected sir/mam
I have passed my 12th in state board syllabus i am aspiring to do IAS i have got MCGRAW HILL EDUCATION GENERAL STUDIES 1 & 2
HOW TO START MY PREPARATION ?
DO I HAVE TO GET ANY OTHER BOOKS OR THESE 2 BOOK ARE OK ?
PLEASE GIVE ME SOME TIPS
Dear anubhvya,
Civils is all about analysis , try to read hindu newspaper everyday (mother of GS), revise NCERT books, I can’t say that those books will suffice, but for now they are ok. get addicted to hindu.
Dear sir,after 10 class i can complete my diploma from mechanical branch can i eligiable for ias exam
I m a beginner just started my preparation for ias..I Have been struggling while taking notes for such a huge syllabus..my notes seems very clumsy..pls tell me any idea to prepare an effective notes..how to take an effective notes
Thanks a lot for yr guidance here . Im doing english hons. from du but Im not too interested in it & I hv a great interest in psychology so I want to know that what will be better for me to choose optional ? should I readmit for psychology as it is my first year ?
Hi,
could you please suggest me the book/books on disaster management
civil services exam(IAS) and In what syllabus of the civil services this issue comes.
one more thing for which i’m confused ,i have order a book for ‘Civil
Services Examinations- India and the World by Rukmini Bhattacharjee’ by a link:
http://www.amazon.in/gp/product/9350949830?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
could i read such kind of books or we read only famous author books .
Hi sir,
i am studying BSC(ag) 3rd year in Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural Univarsity. i want to write agriculture as a optional in UPSC. Up to 10th class i was a telugu mediam student. Sir, i want to write agriculture papers in english and remaining papers (GS and Eassy) in telugu, is it possible or not sir.
plz help me sir.
sir,
Please give information about books on Constitution of India, which have a-z information about Constitution.
Sir,
I want the list of the exact syllabus and the correct books to cover the entire syllabus of IAS so that it’s easy to study that books only.Kindly help me Sir.
Sir please suggest the one and best book for each subject bcoz many option creates lots of confusion
i want to know that what is the %age chances of clearing IAS for those having electrical eng as optional.is it dependent on no of candidates taking this as optional…is there any difference in checking of elect. eng . paper coz if my numerical is complete n answer is right then full marks will be given and from where the checker can cut the marks as in another subjects u have to write mostly stories.paras. and chances of deducting marks are more.plz suggest some best books for elect .eng optional.
Dear sir,
I have already filled upsc 2015 prelim form & i have taken LITERATURE OF MARATHI LANGUAGE as mains optional subject. But my graduation is not with this subject. But i have studied this subject in B.A -1. Is it ok or problematic. I did my graduation from
IGNOU.
PLZ SIR tell me, i need your help.
Uday.
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Sir maine bihar Board se hindi medium men 12th exam pass kiya hun..
To mere liye ye kathin hoga ki mai eng. Medium men ias ka taiyari karun..mujhe hindi se hi karni hogi..
To kya sir maire liye kya better hoga ….
Hello sir,
i am from hindi medium student so what should i do for current affair the hindu news paper is also on english i want to read hindi languge news paper so sir plzzz suggest me…
Hello Clear IAS,
Just want to know that:
Who runs this website?
How can you give us so much without charging a rupee from us? We might have wasted some money for this guidance only.
Who are your experts?
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Dear Sir ,I am pursuing B.Tech 3rd year. I want to secure civil service examinations. But how to start with. and how to get well planned.
Almost every query of a fresher is answered in the article: Clear IAS FAQ. Please go through the same in detail. All the best!
I am very confuse….. Some aspirants advice read only old ncert books atleast of year 2000 or 1995 n some advice we can read new ncert books.. Pls tell me what should i do ?
hello sir, at now i completed engineering in computer engg. and started preparation for upsc civil exam but there some confusion arised in selection for main exam subject, so SIR CAN U SUGGEST ME TO WHICH SUBJECT ARE EASY FOR ME AND RELATED FOR MY COMP. ENGG. BRANCH. please sir suggest to me for request.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
sir i want know where i can buy urdu books for ias optional papers plz help me sir thank you.
Hello, how much year approximately i take to clear IAS exam? I know no one can have perfect answer this question but i am an average student.
Hi,
I applied for UPSC IAS & IFS Pre exam of 2015. I didnt aaplied earlier for upsc exams. As per age criteria this is my first and last chance. (GEN cat)
I WANT TO CLEAR THIS EXAM ANY HOW
Now only 50 days left to prepare
I m working with PSU. Prestly i hav only 5- 6 hours daily to read book.
I opted agriculture as main sub.
Now i m at very starting point to study for pre exam too.
Book available with me
Gs1& gs2 of arihant
Some periodicals like civil services
Front line, yojna etc from apr-15 to June-15.
What should my strategy to crack this exam.
Please rply
Anjali
Sir i am B.tech 2nd year student but i want prepare ias art subject please give me suggestion .
Hi sir. your recommendations are really good and helpful. what my query is, is that I’m in 12th standard, that is i have just started my 12th. Then what are your recommendations for me?
Start from NCERT texts. Read newspapers daily and follow the study materials and guidance updated in this website.
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dear sir , I had completed B. tech mechanical engineering, and 7 years exp. in prod area. can u tell me plz for prepration for ias exam
plzz tell how to make notes from various books, write an article about it.
I am in class 11 means i just started my 11th tell me can i start study books for ias
sir my i am too poor that i can’t even buy these books can u suggest me the better one pls
Follow Clear IAS free online study materials, NCERT books in pdf form, newspapers in online format, government reports, Yojana, Kuruskhsetra etc available online. Learn to write good essays and learn hard your optional subject. You can overcome your financial difficulties to Clear IAS. All the best!
Thanku very much sir. n sir pls can u tell me that in which website is this available
sir till now u didn’t give me reply
sir, I have entered mbbs 1st year course this year and i wish to become an IAS officer…it was my only dream….i request you to please suggest me how to and when to start my preparations?
Hello To Clear IAS Team,
Wonderful Job for all the Aspirants and Web site Visitors..
I am planning to appear for UPSC exam for next to next year with all the best efforts required.
As the UPSC pattern has changes in 2015 , please guide me for the best books and topics in new syllabus. I acquired all the details available at your web site about books , upsc web site for syllabus and how to proceed as Beginner .
I am choosing Physics and Hindi as Optional, physics on interest basis and Hindi as I am not left with any other language option. Need guidance on Hindi Subject.
I request you to guide me for other related aspects in the best possible way, if possible anyone can mail me the things to keep in mind for preparations and
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Is it mandatory to follow NCERT books? Or just main books will suffice. Kindly reply soon.
NCERT books are recommended to read along with other books.
Sir , I just completed my Graduation in Mech Engineering . I further want to be a civil aspirant can u give me suggestions and overview of the process of the selection and training . I think I need the information from the basic standards . I want to attempt without coaching .
really helpful for the new aspirants….
Dear Sir
I am doing M.com and I am new in this field and I want to clear IAS…So sir plz tell me the basics of IAS how I prepare for august Pre exams….Plz sir give me some hints…I will b very thankfull to you Sir
Why do we require IGNOU Books? Whether IGNOU books are needed in preliminary or in Mains? If it is needed in MAINS than what are those areas where we needed IGNOU books?
Sir I want to appear in IAS exam 2016 plz tell me which all books should I read? I want to prepare from my home,so plz help me.
Dear Sir,
Maine civil engineering graduation tak ka study pune university se kiya hai…… Sir mera lakshya ahha insaan banna hai or waisehi achha IAS officer banna hai.. Sir mai soch raha tha ki konsi train pakadu kis direction me use ghumanu taki mai asaanise ias ban janyu lekin apane to directly hame aeroplane mai bithadiya ab hamara rasta bhi asaan kar diya. Sir im really gonna thanks to say each And every member of who built such anroid apps…. Its really amazing……..
i am amrutha who has just completed 12th std i want to study for ias . how shall i start
any suggestions of books for management paper
plz recommend books for preparation of IAS. which cover whole syllabus .
In that case UPSC manuals like TMH or Pearson can be a choice, though bulky and heavy.
sir is this all books is according to the new pertain 2015
Yes.
Hi sir I want to start my upsc studies from now and want to be a future ias officer .Will you please tell to me from which thing i should start. also will you please tell me the overall books which i should read and start from which books first of all , Are ncert books of physics , chem , bio usefull for upsc studies , and we have to biheart these books .
Plz suggest me strategy for maths optional
Hi sir I dng my final IT.I want to become a civil servant..so tell me Hw to start my preparation from the basic for my exam.
@Mohan: To begin with, you may get some books for UPSC exams, read our online study materials and take ClearIAS online mock tests for Prelims. Start from our post on UPSC exam guidance.
Respected Sir/Mam, I have been admitted in a renowned university for B-TECH engineering but in the course of these four years, I want to prepare for IAS exam without coaching. So, please guide me and provide me the best techniques so that I shall be capable of managing my B-TECH as well as my preparation regarding IAS civil services exam.
Sir,
I am 27 year old graduate, now working as an engineer in saudi arabia. I would also like to start preparing IAS like many. But i am not started preparation from childhood and also not updated with current affairs or anything. But i have the will to clear the exam. Is it possible to start now from zero and clear ias exam. If so please help me with your useful guidance to become an ias officer. please see it as a serious request and let me know if you can help me.
Thank you
27 is not a high age as far as UPSC exams are concerned. The will, as you said, is most important. Please refer articles published in this website. Also download and install Clear IAS app. That should give you a basic idea how to start.
Which books should be referred for management as mains subject??
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Dear sir,i need your valuable suggestions for reading a particular book.Is it required to cover every line of a book for a particular subject? If your answer is no,then how would i know the important part of that book.
It may not be practical to read every line of each book. Selection of important topics from books becomes easy by experience. UPSC syllabus and Previous year UPSC questions should be the best source for guidance in the process.
sir,ji i need law notes or books i did not find in your clear ias books list kindly guide plz…..thank
Hello clear ias..
its ayesha. Am an MBA, now preparing for ias 2016.. can you plz suggest the management books I should read.. I cudnt find it in clear ias book list… so kindly guide me sire. .
Hello clear ias team…
Sir I have pursued my MBA recently, am preparing for ias 2016. Can you please suggest me some books to refer on management optional… and one more thing. . Am bit weak in maths, would that be a problem for the civil services prelims… plz enrich me with proper guidance sire. …
Hello sir,
This is Ganesh prasad.i have completed my Btech (MECH) this year.i am planning to prepare for IAS for next year.I dont have any perfect guidence sir. help me with your useful guidance how to start.
hello sir …i have just joined b.sc. in horticulture…how can i prepare for IAS at the early stage…?with what books…?
Mr. Ganesh Prasad, first of all start with NCERT books, after completion of reading NCERT books, Go for one Standard books for each History, Geography etc.. mentioned in this websites. Regularly read one standard National newspaper preferably The Hindu and to start with Refer to magazine Competition Success Review. And most importantly follow this websites regularly. Best of Luck
@Dayanand: Thanks for providing the right guidance to a fellow candidate. Help among aspirants is much appreciated as we may not always get time to reply individually to all comments/those questions already answered. Thanks.
Thanks @Clearias.com.
i request clear IAS or any of the aspirants to please answery above mentioned ques….
sir i am at present in bsc 1st year so i wanna becom ips or ias officer so it would be better if u inform me how would i may get ready and prepare from now itself for that
@Akansha prasad: To begin with, you may get some books for UPSC exams, read our online study materials and take ClearIAS online mock tests for Prelims. Start from our post on UPSC exam guidance.
sir, i am at present in bsc 2st year so i wanna become IAS
but meri age 17 hai
sath mai aiims ki coaching join kr rhi hu
sath mai muje doctor ke sath IAS bi bnna h
muje kis tarah se IAS ki prepation krni hoghi
A Text Book of Geomorphology by P. Dayal is also very useful for this. MUST READ
Very Nice. You have a complete list of the books that are needed to clear civil services exam. Great Help.
Can you also give us some tips and tricks for the preparation. It would be of great help. Thanks
@Aarav Agrawal: Thanks. You can find many of the tips and strategies under our Prelims/Mains/Interview guidance sections.
hello sir plz tell me how to download IAS book in hindi pdf plz sir i want link all book in download hindi pdf
thanks
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@Nitesh: Thanks for those nice words.
Sir I have just taken admission in BA . presently I am in AP so I can’t go through classroom coaching programs which are being run by various institutions in Delhi . plse suggest me how to start preparation
Please go through our ‘FAQ’ section and ‘guidance’ posts.
Is it necessary of knowing another language apart from English
Hi,
I’m planning to appear for Civil services examination of 2016. The above said list of books seems to be good along with NCERT platform. Currently I’m working for an MNC in Kerala, so suggest me a plan for how and where to start the preparations to crack the examination. Also how much hours of daily preparation needed if I’m starting preparation from October on wards…
Really helpful. Thanks
I am in btech final year from civil engineering, I want to start preparation for ias exam, which books I should consider for starting preparation for pre exams
Soo good & helpfull for every asparants of IAS……can you suggest me any other authors books plz?
Sir i request you . me hindi madhayam se ias ki tayari kr raha hun . Sir jo NCERT ki book jo link pr de rakhi h to sir wo dawnload nahi ho rahi sir help me.
What is the IAS pattern for 2016??
I want geography study material in hindi… For mains….what should i do
Sir, I am Bengali medium student. Please give me some Bengali medium books name for UPSC !
Please sir suggest me Hindi medium books for this exam.
sir, i am Which books should be referred for management as prelims examination ??
How to start preparations for Civil services? Why you should become a civil servant? How to select optional subject? How to read newspapers? When to join coaching? What are the books required to be followed? Elaborate strategy for GS. What to do when you are already doing a job? Mistakes that are usually done at the time of interview. Subject-wise analysis of CSAT and mains. Are there hints thrown by UPSC in the notification? Is coaching really required for becoming IAS? How far are the websites and other electronic media useful in the studies?
All these questions and many more are explained in a very lucid manner in an amazing book by Divey Sethi.
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sir,my ambition is to become a ias officer .But i dont know how to prepare for that.I just want to know about important books to prepare ias
sir,i am studying btech civil engineering so can u please tell me which books should i preffer from now
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I want to know the best publication for books of upsc prelims exam preparation at home can u help me plzzzzzzzzzz
My daughter want to know the best publication books for upsc prelims exam preparation at home. Right now she is in part-II Graduation (4th Semester ). Her subject is Geography & Economics. we are not able to provide coaching for the same. Is is possible to get online notes for prelims & main subject Geography. Please help me.
@ Bimal Kr. Singh: Apart from the NCERT books for the same, you may buy the text books given in this page for Geography and Economics.
vry nice information considering all student from each corner of india… alwys helpful to evry one
It’s our pleasure!
i am student of computer science engineering 2nd year . i want to start my preparation for civil services but confused about the syllabus i.e. from where to start so that i may clear my exam in first attempt . plz help me in this regard
Hello ClearIAS
I m a final year B.Tech student. I want to be IAS because its my dream but i m confused between selection of medium. I want to attempt my upsc exams in marathi because its my mothertounge and i am very compatible with it than english. So i want to ask whether the quality material for preparation of Civil services is available in marathi?(if yes, please suggest some good books for preparation)…Also can I choose history and geography as my elective for mains?..and i have a good job offer from a multinational company so is it possible to prepare for civil services while doing job?….please reply
Regards
My name is zainulabdin
I am pursuing final bsc
My aim is to become an IAS officer .so plz give me ur guidelines about preparation
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Sir, this is Satish Kumar Boini, working as Sr. Clerk in Revenue Department, Odisha. I am 24 now. I want to be a civil servant. Sir, I am to state that I have little time to prepare for the prestigious exam and it is very difficult to read between 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. that I have to perform my office duties. And I am unable to take leave or to resign my current job due to my poor financial condition. Sir, if I will go through the books there will be very difficult to manage my time schedule. So, I want to emphasize only the free online notes from CLEARIAS. Is this a right decision? Sir, please suggest me how to study in this busy schedue and what to refer.
Kindly, suggest me my well wishers and I will be very thankful to them.
@Satish: Appreciate your hardwork. We recommend a mix of online study materials from ClearIAS along with standard text books and newspapers. Mock tests are also a must.
Sir
I dint complete my engineering
I taken Biotechnology engineering
So pls suggest me for which subject to choose as main subject
Pls sir help me
@Harshitha: Please search for our post on optional subject selection. For you, Zoology may be a good choice. You can take traditional subjects like Sociology as well.
Sir can i crack exam only read that books without any class? so help me sir please guide me. i am Marathi medium so how can i easily crack exam? & which books i have to reffer please tell me sir Thanks
@Anil: It depends on the potential of each student, but there are people who crack this exam without attending classroom coaching. To begin, you may get some books for UPSC exams, read our online study materials and take ClearIAS online mock tests for Prelims. Start from our post on UPSC exam guidance.
roshan sharma
i want to ask that i m reading geography ncert from 6th to 12th for prelims and mains .is it enough or else i have to read something from other books pllease guide me clear ias
Plz give me upsc civil services for chemistry book list
Sir main ias karna chahta hu.main avhi ba part first ka student hu.plz plz reply me all essential book name with writer name.jay Hind plz reply me sie
what is the best resource/book for last 15 years UPSE papers prelims and model papers topicwise to boost every section at par …
kindly refer URGENT !!
sir,plz tell me marathi medium books for civil service exam
Thanks, thanks, thanks a lot for this treasure of books. You have provided me solution to all the problems by making this list of books with all the links. Though I had got the study material from my IAS coaching center Vajiram, I was still looking for some other useful books and now I have found this treasure. Eagerly waiting for the next update 🙂
@Gitanjali: Happy to know that you benefited from this post on IAS books. Stay tuned for more updates.
I am from Tamil medium, i from small age to my dream IAS ,pls however I got my ambition and then I love to do social work ,I have no dad ,so I can help to poor people ,I have so many of feel from poor ,so no one can come to that feelings ,so i honestly my job to do ,not only job ,definitely I can do my best ,
@Nandhini: Great vision. All the best!
Madam, I have a doubt. Please do clear it. I want to write civil services exam…am I able to write the xam of.mains in my regional.language that is Telugu and optional in English becoz my btech is in englishedium.in mechnstream
Hello sir
I want study material for english lit mains
Sir plz help me by providing me list of book for the subject and if u are aware of any classes for mains english lit in delhi or mumbai
Sir is it necessary that one should have background of the subject for optional
Plz reply
hello sir aaj mujhe is site ka link mila i am so happy sir main handicap hu maine B.A ki hai mera subject public admistration tha sir main I.A.S banna chahta hu to samaj ni aari kaha se shuru kru sir please provide best book in hindi plleaaseee sir
hello all of you my name is makhan singh
i crack all this exam , when life with me ,
i am poor man, but not
god give me great mind , this world not enter good habits in this mid.
because society not responsible for a child,
a man is strongest non achievable in the word can do ever thing any time.
hi sir,
I am manjunath, i have applied UPSC 2016 in KANNADA, i need KANNADA study materials, could you please suggest me.
hi, may i know the overall cost of all these books mentioned above for preliminary section
Sir please recommend a book for English Language mains
Hey yashpal
I m also planning for english lit .If u have any info for which book to refer do inform me also
My id [email protected]
sir i am 26 year old n i have done BE in Information Technolgy…please guide me how to prepare for upsc exam from beginning….
Plz suggest UPSC Books in marathi Language
I want to purchase books for IAS prelims exam . please help
@Tejan: You just have to click on the links provided in www.clearias.com/ias-books/. That will take you to Amazon/Flipkart website. Just pay online or go for cash on delivery option. Most of the books have discounts.
sir i want to know which type of question asked by upsc exam objective or subjective send some que bank
really very very helpful ……………thanks
Sir I am a student of geography (1st year). Actually my dream is to be a IAS officer but I don’t know what should be done from today beside my honours study …reply please
Send me a detailed mail in [email protected] ! i l help you out dude!
ESSAY-122
GS 1-64
GS 2-51
GS 3-89
GS-4-63
OPTIONAL( GEOGRAPHY) PAPER1- 31
OPTIONAL PAPER 2-90
Dear sir
now i am student of b.com and i am preparing for iim but my main target is ias so how we should do prepair
pls guide me
Hi,
I have just 2 years to clear my upsc exam.So to prepare in short and gain knowledge please let me know the books tor preparation. I know its high time but my family situation dint let me do it.i need ur guidance.
Sir I want to preparation of I.A.S exam how to start basic level this preparation it’s a problem please give me a absolutely career way on future
Sir my optional subject is political science and international relations …which book ‘ll refer to study..
Dear Sir, Please recommend me Bengali Medium books list for UPSC preparation…
Sir presently I am doing engineering 2nd year….I want to start preparation for CSE ….I want to know how?
Iam b.com 2 year student I want to prepare for IAS exam please give me some suggestions & books for preparing IAS exam please send it to my mail
sir, i am interested in upsc and i am very inspired for upsc but do not have any idea.please help me i want to know about this for long time.
good job
hi all,
I am working as a Software Engineer. I need the guidance for IAS exam preparation . I have to work 9-10 hours daily . I do not want to leave my job and also i want to prepare for this exam. I am totally confused. Please some one guide me.
And also help me with how to prepare?
Marathi
Here are some help tools for tackling Marathi in the UPSC exams, ranging from the syllabus to reading list and other tips. These resources on Marathi also includes IAS Question Papers of Marathi. We wish you to adopt the best strategy and become successful. We try our best to provide as many resources for your prepration as possible, but if you can add to this list please feel free to send us links or matter.
Mains Syllabus of Marathi
Question Papers of Marathi
Suggested Strategy for Marathi
Civil Service Exam Book for Marathi
Sir plz inform me which books to refer for eng lit
Sir plz reply as this is 6th req
Please guide regarding Mains optional subjects.
Hi sir
I am vishal Roy i want most study of an ias and i make an ias officer sir please tell me advice and best study
Hi , please tell about political science books, also for state PSC exams defence is one of the optionals, let us know if books for this subject also.
Thanks
Sir my name is sameer. I’m studying graduate. My aim is to become IAS I I have no idea no guidence. please suggest me the books and how to prepare.
sir I am start upsc exam preparation in Marathi please suggest me best books in Marathi language for prelims and main exam
I’m to much confusion for choosing optional subject
I have completed my graduation in civil engineering pls suggestions pls guide me.
Hi sir my name is Amitabh kumar I want know that how become an IPS officer pls guide and suggestion me
Respected sir/madam
I have competed my 12th standard in science and i got govt seat in medical college.I want to clear civil service examinationin first attempt in year 2021 and start my career as I.A.S officer.guide in a way to reach my goal.
thank you .
Sir , I am studying graduation.please tell me how to prepare civils?
I am studying b.com. tell me how should I prepare civils
Sir I’m vinusha I want appear in IAS exam 2017… but now I’m engineering final year and is completing at June 2017… so will attend to IAS exam 2017??? Pls suggest me sir I dnt know anything about ias and books… so pls give me suggestion sir.. can I eligible to prepare ias exam?? And how to prepare?? Which books u suggest to me…. pls reply sir I dnt know anything about ias pls sir….and also suggest to me how to improve communication and English grammar… pls give suggestion sir….
I’m the student of BA. my subjects are pol science , geography and sociology. Then which subject I should choose as my optional subject ? And how can I prepare for essay? Please sir,suggest me.
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This is krishna arava.
in india.which is institute is better for preparation for ias exam.any one please suggest me. how can start preparation ias exam
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I have a small doubt in this post. The author have mentioned more than one book(s) of same subject. Is it necessary to read all such books or we can read a single book.
Thanks
Hi Abhinav, To master each subject as per the requirements of UPSC Prelims and Mains, reading just one book for a subject may not be enough always. For example, for History – it’s always better to read the authoritative books for Ancient India, Medieval India and Modern India – each separate. This is the ideal case – if you have enough time. But for subjects like Polity, you can stick to just one book – either Polity by Laxmikanth or Polity by D.D. Basu. But, remember, UPSC may not stick with just one book. They will ask from very diverse topics including the current affairs related to each subject. You can also refer toppers interview to know from how diverse books/materials they studied each subject.
How can I choose subject for IAS all phases exam.
sir , main BA second mein hu or mera dream h ki main IAS officer bnu …so plz guide me sir
Sir books mentioned above are enough for preparation or I have to buy NCERT books too. I’ve prefer the books Mentioned in Pre section, are they useful in mains also? Please suggest
Hello sir
Now I m student of b.sc.(med.) final year .plz give me guidelines for preparing Ias exms.
plzzzz sir help me
My dream is ias officer bt I don’t know how to prepare ias exms.
.plz give me a guidelines.
Thanks
Hello sir
Plzz give me guidelines for preparing ias exm.my dreams is ias officer bt I don’t know how to prepare exm.
I am studying B.A. lit. I want prepare for upsc,i not know anything about it,i want to start preparing for it, what should i do
i am very small i am studing in sunbeam school but i want to become a i.a.s officer
Dear friends I am suresh i am poor person but am writing IPS exam but many problems
Hello sir, my name is ganesh iam so much interested in IAS exam. Now iam 3rd year engineering student. Idont no what to do and how to prepare for ias. And which type of books i have to reffer. Please help me and please give me the complete discription of IAS. How to become succed in it ????
Sir can a BBM graduate is eligible for appearing to civil services pls reply..
Hi….I have graduated this year and I am still in a confusion for a selection and reference of books..so will you please inform or refer me about the best books for a preparation of IAS…or u can send it in my mail..I am counting on u n I will be grateful of u…tq
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Hi,
Can you please confirm if the syllabus mentioned above is still valid for the UPSC exam that would be held in 2017. Also, can you please suggest books and study material to directly cover the subjects in detail. Thanks for your help.
Kindly..send me syllabus for an IAS exam..please…my email [email protected]
How to prepare for broad syllabus please reply me
Please suggest a best Psychology book publications for upsc mains
hello sir,
my wife giving IAS exam first time in life she decided to become IAS,,so please suggest a books to prepare IAS exam syllabus
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Respected sir,
I m mofizul khan and now i m almost completed m.com(Accy).My big hope to become a IAS officer so humble sir i request a lot that how i can prepare myself to achieve the biggest hope in my life.Now i m too small in comprehension above this.I requisite enough of wisdom from you.With me now have not also any book for face of ias exam.I crucially spread request infront of u that help me to gain my dream.
thank you sir
Mofizul khan,assam
hello sir,im pursuing btech now and I’m interested in ias can u give any tips or suggestions in preparation for this exam please help.me a lot and my mail id [email protected]
Hello sir ,I’m ankur sharma sir Please suggest a best philosophy (optional) book in Hindi medium for upsc mains
Thanx..☺
I’ll finish my mains preparation by Jan first week …thx:)
Hello Ser. I am sunil me IAS bana shata hu please ser halp me .oll matiriyal .or book IAS ke liye.
Thank you.
hello sir how to become a ips officer
Hello sir,
I am studying in 10 th std. My aim is to become an IAS officer and serve the nation. I would like to start my preparations right from now. Can u plzz guide me and suggest some books for my preparation.
Namste sir/madam mera is sal b.a. final ho jayega to mai IAS banana chahta hu to sir aap mujhe gaidness kraiye thanks
sir /madam IAS ki tayari ke liye konsi books padhani chahiye me abhi se tayari karnee suru kru
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For giving us information about preparation of IAS.
Sir please suggest me to purchase a best book for study…
Hi, I haven’t cleared class 12th in first attempt. Will it make an negative impact over my selection in case I reach till interview?
Please tell
Hello sir ,
I am completed by M.SC.CS ( pg)
my Background is only Computer sci. Field. not any special subject for ias exam preparation.
.1- Plz how to start basic preparation?
2- which choose for optional sub. For mains.?
..plz reply me sir……
hi Sir,
i have to clear IAS please Suggest
Hii. Sir I am hotel management graduate from Ihm NCHMCTministry of tourism . Govt of india ..sir please suggest me is I am eligible to attend the civil service exam
I have to become IAS officer.
So which should I be prepare books in Marathi medium.
Pls give me book list of IAS in Marathi medium.
Hi!!! How much chances are to crack this exam without coaching. I belong to a very poor family I wouldn’t manage to attend coaching classes, how much chances i possess to crack this prestigious examination….. I am reading in b.a 2nd year, when I would start preparing mysel, if I possess some chances without coaching. Believe me sir my conditions are not such to join coaching but I am more dedicated and motivated to become a cival servant by cracking this exam… Pls suggest me sir………!!!!
Sr , presently I am doing bsc (hons) nursing from Aiims Bhopal .But I want to appear in IAS exam after graduation .this is 4 year course But Sr I am not able to manage time properly .plzz Sr give me guidance how can I manage the time table.
Sr , presently I am doing bsc physics from a college .But I want to appear in IAS exam after graduation .this is 5 year course But Sr I am not able to manage time properly .plzz Sr give me guidance how can I manage the time table.
SIR KYA YE BOOKS HINDI ME UPLABDH HAI YA PHIR ENGLISH ME HI MILEGI
Aaopko hindi mai mil jaayengi
Sir,
I have just passed 10th,
Plz give me some suggestions for clearing IAS exam
Sir,am Yogitha
Now am studying in final year diploma after 4 months i will join to engineering so please give me suggestions to start for clearing IAS ,Even i dont konw how to start & what books can i read, & what books i have to read for prilms so plzzzz replay me some guidance & also time management for both my ias preparation & my studies soo plzzzz gide me sir my mail ID [email protected]
im 3rd year be student, and what is the area i have to concentrate now, to crak IAS in 1 year.
It’s too helpful and really informative.👍
buy mukesh maheshwari books for civil services, ias
Realy hlpfull…
Sir I did bsc. In physics Hons ..so can I take physics as optional paper. I have deep interest in physics.. so will it be beneficial for me I am confused..please reply
please tell me books for prelims in Hindi.
I want to know about exam cycle for ias examination
And qualification required for ias post
I am in 12th i dont know which kind of books to be preferred.
please give me solution which book should i purchase which book should i read
Now, I’m doing my bscmath and I’m a 1st year student. so how should I start the preparations ? what kind of books I should start studying .
Hello. ..sir i am kotkar santosh somnath. I have study in civil Engineering in 3rd year. . So my question is ..which book is helpful to me in IAS exam related to civil engineering sight. ??? Please guide me…
Sir I’m cleared M. Sc, Biotechnology recently. I have become IAS officer.but ,now I’m married girl. so, plzzz give a guidance for balance my family life and my IAS exam in one or two attempts.what kind of books I should starting my study.
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Sir I am 17 years old I completed my plus two this year. I am confused how can I start my preparation for ias with my graduation
Sir Iam in graduation 2nd year sir
Suggest me to prepare from now onwards
What material should I study study sir please me response sir my mail id
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Sir , I have completed my 12 clss n ,Iwan to know that which books are required for clearing IAS exam n in how many yrs . Plz reply.
Thanks for such detailed post on Books for IAS
Sir, I am studying intermediate2nd year in IIIT college. what are I have to for prelims preparation?
Hello sir.. I completed my BE and I aim studing UPSC. I’ve got list of books to study but i dont know how to prepare would u please help me …,!!!!!!!
Sir, i want to start preparing for the civil services so can you give guidance on how to begin
Sir,I have completed MCA
How I start to study for IAS
Please share some links
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My email id [email protected]
Sir,
I have some problems in speaking.. Sometimes I couldn’t speak throughlly. So I am becoming fear about in interview time. Plz sir advice me anything.. And another problem is that I am weak in English language. Keep such advice for me..
very useful stuff is provided here
Hello sir
You can also download the PDF of the books here https://www.teachoo.com/ncert-books/
Can you please link to us?
Hello ….i have a one que. Prelim exam paper hindi me hota hey ya state language ma bhi hota hey ????
Sir
I want help regarding English lit. optional. I am unable to find any topic , so that I can prepare about the subject. I am a beginner,I need an immense help from you sir. Please help and also where can I get the books for the particular subject.
hii sir tumhi sangitlya pramane mi ias prelim anni mains che pustak ghetle ahet te tumhi dilele purese ahet ka ?
Sir, I am a paramedical student which is a 3 year course. I am hugely interested in CSE. I want to know that Is the degree in paramedics eligible for UPSC exam?
Sure , The minimum eligibility to write CS Exam was to hold a degree Certificate in any course from Recognised University
Sir,.
I am now studying 2nd yr bsc-biotechnology….. My dream to became an IAS. But. Now I don’t have any idea how to start to prepare for UPSC examination pls tell me how to start preparing and what I want to study first….
I have a doubt , whether Going to Coaching classes better for Taking part in the CSE exam ??
You may refer the post – IAS coaching.
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