IAS Books for Civil Services Prelims and Mains Exam Preparation

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Click to buy IAS books online If you have the question “What are the books needed to clear IAS?” in your mind, we hope this post to clear all your doubts. Taking inputs from toppers, a detailed list of the best IAS books available in the market as per the latest UPSC syllabus for each subject in Prelims and Mains is given below. Aspirants may click on each link to buy books online at discounted prices. Links to free IAS online study materials are also provided in this post (see the last section). Take maximum benefit of the same. All the best!

Essential IAS Books For UPSC Prelims (Click on the links to buy online)

History Of Modern India – Bipan Chandra. (History)
India’s Struggle For Independence – Bipan Chandra. (History)
India’s Ancient Past – R.S. Sharma. (History)
History Of Medieval India – Satish Chandra. (History)
The Wonder That Was India – A.L. Bhasham. (Culture)
Indian Art and Culture – Nitin Singhania. (Culture)
Geography of India – Majid Husain. (Geography)
Oxford School Atlas – Oxford. (Geography)
Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong. (Geography)
Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations – M. Laxmikanth. (Polity)
Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh. (Economy)
Economic Survey. (Economy)
Science and Technology in India – MHE. (Science and Technology)
Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure – Rajagopalan. (Environment)
Environment for Civil Services Prelims and Mains – Khuller. (Environment)
India Year Book (Current Affairs)
Manorama Yearbook. (Current Affairs)
ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule [Monthly MCQs] (Current Affairs)
CSAT Paper – 2 Manual by MHE or CSAT-II by Arihant (CSAT – Paper 2)
Analytical Reasoning – M. K. Pandey (CSAT – Paper 2: Analytical Reasoning)
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R. S.Aggarwal (CSAT Paper 2: Reasoning)

Additional IAS Books for UPSC Mains (Click on the links to buy online)

Selected Contemporary Essays – Saumitra Mohan (Essay Paper)
Essays for Civil Services – Pulkit Khare (Essay Paper)
India After Gandhi – Ramchandra Guha (History – GS1)
Norman Lowe OR History of Modern World – Jain and Mathur (World History – GS1)
Social Problems In India – Ram Ahuja. (Indian Society – GS1)
IAS Mains General Studies Paper 2 (Arihant Manual – GS2)
Current Issues – What’s Hot Today (ClearIAS ebook – GS2)
Governance in India for CSE. (Governance – GS2)
Pax Indica – Shashi Tharoor. (Foreign Policy – GS2)
India and the World by Surendra Kumar. (Foreign Policy – GS2)
IAS Mains General Studies – GS3. (Arihant Manual – GS3)
India’s National Security: A Reader. (Internal Security – GS3)
Challenges to Internal Security of India. (Internal Security – GS3)
Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude. ( Ethics – GS4)
IAS Mains General Studies – Ethics. ( Arihant Manual – GS4)

PS: Many books for UPSC Civil Service Main Exam overlap with books recommended for Prelims, except the mentioned additional books for topics like Foreign Relations, Internal Security, Ethics etc.

IAS Books for Optional Subjects and Additional Reference (Click on the links to buy online)

Buy NCERT Books Online
Latest UPSC CSE Books: Click To Buy New Releases For UPSC Preparation.
UPSC CSE Books in Hindi: List of Useful Books For Hindi Medium Aspirants.
Books for Optional subjects in UPSC Mains (Open the link and scroll down).
Most read books: Subject Specific Book-List for IAS exam (Open the link and scroll down).

IAS Manuals and Previous Year Question Papers (Click on the links to buy online)

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.

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

Links to UPSC Books at online Stores! (Click on the links to buy online)

Free Online Resources For IAS Prelims and Mains

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Tips regarding IAS book selection

It’s not necessary to read 201-heavyweight-books to clear IAS! But at the same time, there is no single book which covers all topics of IAS exam Prelims and Mains. Considering the competition and vast syllabus, there is no doubt that UPSC exam preparation cannot be done without some essential books.
Quality books act as add-ons to your online preparation and help a lot in self-study. Concentrate on the recommended books mentioned on this website along with NCERT books for daily study. Use additional books as reference.
Please note that we always try to update the list with the most authentic books available in the market. But 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. You can use Modern India by Spectrum (Rajiv Ahir IPS) then, which is a small book which covers almost all major points given in Modern India by Bipan Chandra. Similarly, you may just focus on Indian art and culture by Nithin Singhania IAS, for culture topics.
ClearIAS.com publishes reviews on new IAS books in the market under our Book Review section. Publishers/authors can send us samples for review. Readers too can post the reviews about the UPSC books they bought in the comment section. That will be helpful for other aspirants for book selection.
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! ©ClearIAS.com

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Posted on July 23rd, 2012 and last updated on October 7th, 2018.

388 Responses to "IAS Books for Civil Services Prelims and Mains Exam Preparation"

ClearIAS.com says:

April 7, 2013 at 6:00 am

Additional Update: If you are a beginner, and wish to get an all-in-one book to start your preparation, don’t miss this post – Is there a single book which covers all topics for IAS exam (Prelims and Mains)?
robin says:

April 7, 2013 at 8:58 am

Great exerts! really help full!
1. kumar says:
  
  December 8, 2014 at 1:47 pm
  
  Very useful
2. abhishek says:
  
  March 20, 2015 at 12:37 pm
  
  Hello friend I have completed my agriculture graduation just now. I’m interested In bussiness for my childhood time .but after death of D.K.Ravi I decided to be in D.K.Ravi sir place I want to become DC OF KOLAR district . But I dnt know any thing about ias plz help me my mail id [email protected]
  1. ravikumar0088 says:
    
    May 29, 2015 at 4:54 pm
    
    it’s better decision bro
3. Rupesh kumar tripathi says:
  
  April 9, 2016 at 5:52 pm
  
  i am some one nothing ils. instute
4. biplab says:
  
  June 22, 2016 at 9:38 am
  
  hello sir, which book i bought for IAS
5. Pani Nonam says:
  
  September 4, 2016 at 3:01 pm
  
  sir,
  I have recently cleared my BA in English and I am continuing my MA in English l opt to become an Admnistrative offier(IAS)and I want start it along with my studies.. Sir can you please refer me some books and help so that I may start my preparations.. my email ld is [email protected] Thank you.
  1. ISTIKHAR says:
    
    January 15, 2017 at 11:13 pm
    
    you should complete your master then think about it.
mahinshah says:

May 4, 2013 at 2:46 pm

Thanks Bro..I was in a search for finding books for main Exam new pattern..Thanks for ur great help
manish bansal says:

June 9, 2013 at 5:39 pm

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…..
1. bikramjit singh says:
  
  July 28, 2014 at 1:16 pm
  
  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.
  1. Navlika says:
    
    August 27, 2014 at 1:33 pm
    
    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…..
    1. kavita says:
      
      September 18, 2014 at 8:06 am
      
      from where you purchase all the books
    2. Karthik G says:
      
      October 15, 2014 at 7:26 am
      
      @navlika : dear friend u must have degree in any discipline to attend upsc exams..
    3. Mukesh Chaudhary says:
      
      November 30, 2014 at 11:53 pm
      
      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..
    4. K.RAJA says:
      
      June 17, 2016 at 2:02 pm
      
      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.
      1. ummi says:
        
        October 11, 2017 at 3:25 pm
        
        simple to plan,prepare,perform………..hardworking is the give a best one
  2. jyoti says:
    
    March 16, 2017 at 12:01 pm
    
    ok
  3. Kishan says:
    
    November 12, 2017 at 6:07 pm
    
    Thank you sir I will follow
  4. Kishan says:
    
    November 12, 2017 at 6:10 pm
    
    Thanks
ClearIAS.com says:

June 9, 2013 at 9:10 pm

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!
1. Rohit says:
  
  December 2, 2014 at 9:44 am
  
  Hey dude apart from above mentioned books should i study from NCERT books too…or studying from them is alone enough
2. Punit Kumar says:
  
  December 10, 2016 at 8:51 pm
  
  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
Mangesh says:

June 27, 2013 at 8:18 pm

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 ???????
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  July 1, 2013 at 9:51 am
  
  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.
yogesh says:

August 21, 2013 at 10:46 pm

I have just passed 12th so please give me strategies for clearing iAS How I’ll clear OAS in one attempt.
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  September 20, 2013 at 10:09 pm
  
  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!
  1. Sahib Ali says:
    
    June 30, 2017 at 7:48 pm
    
    Hello Sir ,
    My question is — Does the Books of (IAS mains) and (IAS Pre) same OR different to each other.
2. Avinash says:
  
  August 8, 2014 at 4:17 am
  
  Yes,you have a lot of time to prepare IAS,bt you cam attempt only gradution’last year
saraswathi says:

December 6, 2013 at 4:14 pm

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.
ClearIAS.com says:

December 9, 2013 at 11:09 am

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!
pankaj says:

December 14, 2013 at 4:04 pm

plz in hindi medium
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  December 16, 2013 at 8:20 pm
  
  Dear Pankaj,
  For UPSC exam books in Hindi, you may refer the following link : UPSC Books in Hindi Language
  1. ilmas zehra says:
    
    April 6, 2015 at 3:27 pm
    
    Sir.please help me to choose complete study material for prelims.and suggest me for optional papers
    1. Yaseen kashmiri says:
      
      April 15, 2017 at 12:27 pm
      
      If u r in science field then geography otherwise sociology…
Nelson says:

December 19, 2013 at 11:31 am

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
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  December 20, 2013 at 8:04 pm
  
  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!
  1. sukki says:
    
    October 30, 2014 at 3:30 pm
    
    Clearias.com:am 3rd year B.tech student.am going to start IAS traing .now which book I should refer and guide me plzzzzz…..
    1. Sandip Kumar Singh says:
      
      March 23, 2017 at 3:33 pm
      
      B. Tech from Lucknow
      1. Saurabh singh Yadav says:
        
        June 6, 2017 at 11:03 pm
        
        Sir Maine bsc pcm group se ki ab mujhe ias k liye kya krna hoga or konsa subject sahi rahega
ravikiran rathod says:

December 20, 2013 at 6:42 pm

plz sagestion english grammer book sir…..
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  December 20, 2013 at 7:57 pm
  
  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
deepak raj says:

January 6, 2014 at 11:35 pm

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?
1. deepak raj says:
  
  January 6, 2014 at 11:37 pm
  
  sorry, typo hindu/IE
  1. ClearIAS.com says:
    
    January 7, 2014 at 9:08 am
    
    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 🙂
amol says:

January 13, 2014 at 6:29 pm

Sir, i just have been started preparing upsc…. But i m confused from what to start…?
ClearIAS.com says:

January 13, 2014 at 9:53 pm

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.
charan teja says:

January 14, 2014 at 10:25 pm

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:)
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  January 14, 2014 at 10:35 pm
  
  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.
  1. mohit says:
    
    March 14, 2014 at 6:25 pm
    
    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
gayathri says:

January 19, 2014 at 3:30 pm

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 !!
mahesh says:

February 12, 2014 at 9:47 pm

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
uday patil says:

March 12, 2014 at 1:33 am

Thank you so much for giving the crucial information related upsc. Its very good for candidate. (Uday patil . Belgaum).
sandeep kumar says:

March 17, 2014 at 3:16 am

how can i prepare the ias examination
dhinesh says:

March 25, 2014 at 5:38 pm

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
1. Mahesh says:
  
  March 22, 2017 at 6:48 pm
  
  Did you find books for upsc in tamil?
Hima Bindu Jonnalagadda says:

March 26, 2014 at 10:57 pm

Bingo……..
KDR PRASAD says:

April 2, 2014 at 2:10 pm

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
joy bose says:

May 7, 2014 at 9:33 am

Hi,right now I am in class 12th. What are your suggestions for me right now ?
vyomesh says:

May 24, 2014 at 11:23 pm

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
mani sandilya says:

May 26, 2014 at 7:05 am

sir we proud for your guide line
SAGAR says:

June 1, 2014 at 2:20 pm

thanks sir for guiding us so much…
civilmentor says:

June 3, 2014 at 8:36 pm

Hello sir, I have sent a mail to the email id provided by you. please kindly check.
Waiting for your reply.
Bhanu Pratap says:

June 9, 2014 at 12:26 am

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.
Harpreet singh says:

June 10, 2014 at 2:49 am

Hello sir how to start for ias recommend books for begners
jiten sharma says:

June 10, 2014 at 6:39 pm

but some books like bipin chandra , ncert sumit sarkar ,modern history r.l.shukal etc not essaily available in the market
vivek says:

June 18, 2014 at 4:08 pm

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…..????
Shital Apturkar says:

June 18, 2014 at 4:37 pm

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…….
manasa says:

June 23, 2014 at 4:43 pm

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
sindhu says:

June 23, 2014 at 8:40 pm

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
1. Nagendra prasad ias says:
  
  September 18, 2014 at 9:33 am
  
  Please work hard instead of changing the subjects
Aman Raja says:

June 25, 2014 at 7:43 pm

recently i passed class 12th so please provide me guidance related to syllabus of ias exam.so please sir gudie me
Barkha says:

June 25, 2014 at 10:51 pm

which subject will be better to choose as an optional?
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  June 26, 2014 at 10:29 am
  
  Dear Barkha,
  Please read the post on optional subject selection in http://www.clearias.com. This is entirely a personal choice and the priority should be for your interest/taste for the subject. All the best!
anas says:

June 26, 2014 at 1:03 am

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?????
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  June 26, 2014 at 10:27 am
  
  Dear Anas, always go for the latest edition. We will be updating the link soon. Thanks.
  1. anas says:
    
    June 26, 2014 at 9:05 pm
    
    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???????
zingki says:

June 29, 2014 at 8:52 pm

Hello sir,

For the very first step of preparation what books should i go for please do guide please……
shirish says:

July 3, 2014 at 9:46 am

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..
nirmal says:

July 3, 2014 at 10:14 pm

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
1. Mahesh says:
  
  March 22, 2017 at 6:48 pm
  
  Did you find books in tamil?
Praveen says:

July 5, 2014 at 3:35 pm

excuse me sir,
What books should i read for electrical engg
sandeep singh says:

July 9, 2014 at 7:29 pm

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.
poonam sharma says:

July 10, 2014 at 11:23 am

sir.plz tell me about best book to cross ias exam.
parvat singh says:

July 11, 2014 at 7:54 pm

Sir,i am in the first stage of preparation. please suggest me for starting preparation.thanks sir.
anup kumar says:

July 14, 2014 at 11:23 pm

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
shiyana says:

July 20, 2014 at 4:44 pm

I am confused which subject I will choose and which subjects are compulsory for IAS
rahul raj says:

July 23, 2014 at 6:56 pm

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
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  August 3, 2014 at 8:30 pm
  
  In certain cases there are background verification, but not a matter of worry in your case. All the best!
  1. K.S.Ravikumar says:
    
    May 5, 2016 at 9:40 am
    
    which is the best english grammar book for UPSC exams?
adarsha y says:

July 28, 2014 at 9:01 pm

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?????
Narpath singh says:

August 1, 2014 at 11:50 am

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..?
neelam says:

August 2, 2014 at 1:25 pm

i want books in marathi medium
garima says:

August 2, 2014 at 6:25 pm

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
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  August 3, 2014 at 8:27 pm
  
  Please read UPSC Exam Guidance Post as a starting point.
pooja says:

August 3, 2014 at 8:02 pm

hello,Sir.I am a medical student and I am looking for what subjects I should consider in IAS .Please suggest.
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  August 3, 2014 at 8:25 pm
  
  You can select medical science as one of your optionals. Please read UPSC Exam Guidance Post as a starting point.
rashmi says:

August 6, 2014 at 7:20 pm

Hi sir
I wanted to know the syllabus and authors of management for ias mains plz give me d guidence plz
1. ritesh hiwlae says:
  
  April 21, 2016 at 8:56 am
  
  hi rashmi
  i am btech student if you will have proper experience how to do study of upsc please give me suggestion about that
POOJA SRIVASTAVA says:

August 8, 2014 at 11:12 am

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
Shefali says:

August 11, 2014 at 4:58 pm

Would you please tell me a page of yours for necessary information about UPSC exams??? I want to clear IAS..
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  August 11, 2014 at 5:13 pm
  
  You can start from this page: https://www.clearias.com/upsc-exam-guidance/
  1. तारा चंद गुर्जर says:
    
    September 2, 2014 at 7:08 am
    
    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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  2. Motiram says:
    
    February 5, 2017 at 8:26 pm
    
    I have to become IAS officer.
    So which should I prepare books in Marathi language.
    Give me books list of Marathi medium.
jothilakshmi says:

August 18, 2014 at 2:47 pm

i did completed B.Tech , what is the syllabus of IAS
jothilakshmi says:

August 18, 2014 at 3:24 pm

difference between prelim exam and main exam in IAS
1. jothilakshmi says:
  
  August 18, 2014 at 3:43 pm
  
  what are the syllabus a will study for IAS
ruhi yadav says:

September 2, 2014 at 12:59 pm

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.
vipul says:

September 2, 2014 at 1:12 pm

sir, I want to knw that how I will prepare ias studies.
Rahul Gupta says:

September 6, 2014 at 6:19 pm

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 ?
Akshata javral says:

September 12, 2014 at 1:17 am

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.
kavita says:

September 18, 2014 at 8:13 am

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.
1. karthik says:
  
  October 4, 2014 at 5:52 am
  
  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….,!
karthik says:

October 4, 2014 at 5:35 am

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 .
ROHIT PATIL says:

October 8, 2014 at 3:31 pm

plz tell me Marathi medium books for ias exam
SNM Academy says:

October 28, 2014 at 5:33 pm

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….!!
uday kumar says:

November 17, 2014 at 7:15 pm

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.
Damineti Gunasekhar says:

November 21, 2014 at 12:56 pm

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….
Rohit says:

December 2, 2014 at 9:46 am

Hey Guys apart from above mentioned books should i study from NCERT books too…or studying from them is alone enough
1. Rathi sivaraj says:
  
  December 31, 2014 at 11:02 am
  
  ofcoz….NCERT is the base so u must must study it.it is better to study old ncert.if u got it plz……….inform
  1. Rohit Thakur says:
    
    January 1, 2015 at 10:26 pm
    
    Can u provide a link from where i could download the pdf files..if u can..
    1. ClearIAS.com says:
      
      April 8, 2017 at 8:20 pm
      
      ClearIAS study materials are available for download as PDF for FREE on the ClearIAS Telegram Channel (https://t.me/clearias). Join us now!
samrat says:

December 12, 2014 at 11:24 am

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??
prabhat pandey says:

December 29, 2014 at 4:35 pm

Sir i am doing btech,then after i want to ias.

Plese suggest me how to start.
pallavi n s says:

January 5, 2015 at 11:46 pm

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
Aneri Vasani says:

January 10, 2015 at 7:33 pm

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..
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  January 11, 2015 at 12:29 pm
  
  Please go through the link : https://www.clearias.com/upsc-exam-guidance/
swati malik says:

January 12, 2015 at 6:08 pm

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
bharath sbnc says:

January 16, 2015 at 2:45 am

I’m a b.tech computer science of first year
Plz help me with books to refer regarding
General studies
[email protected] says:

January 17, 2015 at 6:03 pm

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
rishabh maheshwari says:

January 17, 2015 at 10:25 pm

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…..
maverick scholar says:

January 25, 2015 at 11:36 pm

was at this stage exactly one year back. i would like to share my personal experience. the book to which i owe so much, THE UPSC INTERVIEW by Dr. Pranav Mahajan under Knowracle Publications. in my words, this is something really good for all the UPSC aspirants. @rishabh maheshwari, [email protected] , Aneri Vasani
manju says:

February 7, 2015 at 11:59 pm

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..??
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  February 8, 2015 at 9:34 pm
  
  Yes. There is enough time, prepare well.
arun says:

February 8, 2015 at 8:38 pm

I am hindi midum student…how i can clear IAS with my job…
prashant says:

February 11, 2015 at 8:36 am

Thanks………..
Vibha says:

February 11, 2015 at 12:23 pm

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
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  February 13, 2015 at 6:23 pm
  
  Vibha, drop a mail to contactus[at]clearias.com
  1. Farhan khan says:
    
    June 2, 2015 at 4:03 pm
    
    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….
Anju.M.Venugopal says:

February 16, 2015 at 3:52 pm

sir,
wheather the books prefered by you is enough or more books are required? I am in confusion,so plz help me.
Anju.M.Venugopal says:

February 17, 2015 at 12:09 pm

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
Anju.M.Venugopal says:

February 17, 2015 at 12:12 pm

sir,
Sry i am not going to the coaching classes for preparation of ias exam. so plz guide me.
Mayank Singh says:

March 4, 2015 at 10:08 pm

Dear clearias.com can you tell me that if one have a varicocele surgery than can he apply for civil service?
prabhu says:

March 11, 2015 at 2:54 pm

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……
Akshay says:

March 29, 2015 at 9:13 pm

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??
S.POOVITHA says:

April 1, 2015 at 10:46 am

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..
Ramandeepladda says:

April 2, 2015 at 3:40 pm

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]
anubhvya says:

April 20, 2015 at 10:49 am

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
1. Ramya R says:
  
  May 17, 2015 at 12:54 pm
  
  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.
ranjeet singh solanki says:

April 28, 2015 at 10:43 am

Dear sir,after 10 class i can complete my diploma from mechanical branch can i eligiable for ias exam
Nithya says:

April 28, 2015 at 2:26 pm

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
saritabhati says:

May 3, 2015 at 3:29 am

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 ?
vijay says:

May 6, 2015 at 12:54 pm

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 .
bhanu sekhar boddu says:

May 12, 2015 at 5:08 pm

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.
Ramya R says:

May 17, 2015 at 12:46 pm

sir,
Please give information about books on Constitution of India, which have a-z information about Constitution.
VenkatalakshmiS says:

May 18, 2015 at 6:45 pm

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.
aman says:

May 19, 2015 at 1:31 am

Sir please suggest the one and best book for each subject bcoz many option creates lots of confusion
Ramandeepladda says:

May 21, 2015 at 10:08 pm

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.
Uday sateri patil says:

May 30, 2015 at 11:25 pm

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.
ClearIAS.com says:

June 8, 2015 at 8:29 am

Hi all, we have compiled the answers for frequently asked questions in the link https://www.clearias.com/frequently-asked-questions-faqs-on-upsc-civil-services-exam/. Please check.
krishna singh says:

June 10, 2015 at 6:14 pm

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 ….
Amit Dehariya says:

June 13, 2015 at 12:27 am

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…
Pratik Panchbhai says:

June 13, 2015 at 7:24 pm

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?
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  June 13, 2015 at 8:04 pm
  
  Happy to know that we are useful to aspirants like you. To know more about us, go through the link: About Clear IAS
Pranay Jain Godha says:

June 17, 2015 at 9:59 pm

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.
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  June 19, 2015 at 11:12 am
  
  Almost every query of a fresher is answered in the article: Clear IAS FAQ. Please go through the same in detail. All the best!
Monika dhingra says:

June 18, 2015 at 11:00 am

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 ?
SAGAR says:

June 18, 2015 at 7:57 pm

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.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
sanaulla says:

June 22, 2015 at 9:58 pm

sir i want know where i can buy urdu books for ias optional papers plz help me sir thank you.
Ankit Patel says:

June 28, 2015 at 10:20 am

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.
anjali says:

July 2, 2015 at 8:25 am

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
jaranail chaudhari says:

July 2, 2015 at 2:03 pm

Sir i am B.tech 2nd year student but i want prepare ias art subject please give me suggestion .
Sophia says:

July 5, 2015 at 11:19 am

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?
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  July 5, 2015 at 12:00 pm
  
  Start from NCERT texts. Read newspapers daily and follow the study materials and guidance updated in this website.
Saroj Naagar says:

July 5, 2015 at 12:10 pm

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umesh kumar says:

July 6, 2015 at 4:24 am

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
saurabh says:

July 6, 2015 at 7:50 am

plzz tell how to make notes from various books, write an article about it.
satyendra says:

July 6, 2015 at 9:54 am

I am in class 11 means i just started my 11th tell me can i start study books for ias
ramyasree says:

July 6, 2015 at 4:00 pm

sir my i am too poor that i can’t even buy these books can u suggest me the better one pls
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  July 6, 2015 at 5:46 pm
  
  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!
ramyasree says:

July 7, 2015 at 4:08 pm

Thanku very much sir. n sir pls can u tell me that in which website is this available
Sophia says:

July 7, 2015 at 8:38 pm

Thank u sir, it helped me a lot, i was in a total dilemma
ramyasree says:

July 10, 2015 at 9:16 am

sir till now u didn’t give me reply
shahista sultana says:

July 10, 2015 at 11:16 am

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?
Prakhar says:

July 13, 2015 at 5:31 pm

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

Sincerely,
Prakhar Gupta
Tel : +91 9259073164
Email : [email protected]
Skype : prakhar0555
Dayanand says:

July 14, 2015 at 12:56 am

Is it mandatory to follow NCERT books? Or just main books will suffice. Kindly reply soon.
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  July 14, 2015 at 6:39 am
  
  NCERT books are recommended to read along with other books.
Sunny says:

July 14, 2015 at 12:21 pm

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 .
gajendra says:

July 15, 2015 at 10:14 am

really helpful for the new aspirants….
Rashmi says:

July 15, 2015 at 9:13 pm

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
Dayanand says:

July 16, 2015 at 5:50 pm

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?
tulikarameshkumar says:

July 17, 2015 at 5:03 pm

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.
Samadhan says:

July 19, 2015 at 11:47 pm

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……..
amrutha says:

July 22, 2015 at 7:37 pm

i am amrutha who has just completed 12th std i want to study for ias . how shall i start
mayank says:

July 24, 2015 at 9:48 pm

any suggestions of books for management paper
suhail says:

July 25, 2015 at 3:22 pm

plz recommend books for preparation of IAS. which cover whole syllabus .
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  July 25, 2015 at 11:00 pm
  
  In that case UPSC manuals like TMH or Pearson can be a choice, though bulky and heavy.
viran dogra says:

July 26, 2015 at 9:38 am

sir is this all books is according to the new pertain 2015
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  July 26, 2015 at 10:30 am
  
  Yes.
shivani says:

July 28, 2015 at 9:40 am

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 .
Kumar Pankaj says:

August 1, 2015 at 12:04 pm

Plz suggest me strategy for maths optional
Mohanapriyaa Murugan says:

August 2, 2015 at 11:51 pm

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.
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  February 15, 2016 at 8:45 pm
  
  @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.
Robin Verma says:

August 3, 2015 at 12:49 am

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.
Sreejith Sreedharan says:

August 3, 2015 at 1:50 pm

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
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  August 3, 2015 at 2:06 pm
  
  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.
Dr Singh says:

August 5, 2015 at 1:43 pm

Which books should be referred for management as mains subject??
Deepak says:

August 7, 2015 at 8:18 pm

हिंदी की किताबे भी दे |
Jitendra meena says:

August 14, 2015 at 9:02 pm

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.
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  August 14, 2015 at 10:05 pm
  
  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.
takheng lamnio says:

August 15, 2015 at 6:40 pm

sir,ji i need law notes or books i did not find in your clear ias books list kindly guide plz…..thank
ayesha anass says:

August 18, 2015 at 9:50 am

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. .
ayesha siddiqha says:

August 18, 2015 at 10:00 am

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. …
Ganesh Prasad says:

August 20, 2015 at 4:15 pm

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.
apoorva d u says:

August 20, 2015 at 9:59 pm

hello sir …i have just joined b.sc. in horticulture…how can i prepare for IAS at the early stage…?with what books…?
Dayanand says:

August 21, 2015 at 12:33 am

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
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  August 21, 2015 at 7:04 am
  
  @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.
Dayanand says:

August 22, 2015 at 12:43 am

Thanks @Clearias.com.
apoorva d u says:

August 23, 2015 at 12:13 am

i request clear IAS or any of the aspirants to please answery above mentioned ques….
Akansha prasad says:

August 24, 2015 at 8:56 pm

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
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  February 15, 2016 at 8:43 pm
  
  @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.
kajol garg says:

August 27, 2015 at 11:16 pm

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
Sanjay Gupta says:

August 29, 2015 at 10:54 am

A Text Book of Geomorphology by P. Dayal is also very useful for this. MUST READ
Aarav Agrawal says:

September 1, 2015 at 2:12 pm

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
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  February 15, 2016 at 8:42 pm
  
  @Aarav Agrawal: Thanks. You can find many of the tips and strategies under our Prelims/Mains/Interview guidance sections.
subhash says:

September 5, 2015 at 10:02 pm

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
Nitesh Gawhande says:

September 15, 2015 at 8:42 am

Hi guys. ..this is the best applications for everyone who want to crack civil services exam.in this application everything is the helpful. ..believe me this is the best applications. ..i give five star. ..
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  February 15, 2016 at 8:39 pm
  
  @Nitesh: Thanks for those nice words.
Navin kumar says:

September 15, 2015 at 5:58 pm

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
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  September 16, 2015 at 8:48 am
  
  Please go through our ‘FAQ’ section and ‘guidance’ posts.
Akshay says:

September 21, 2015 at 10:33 pm

Is it necessary of knowing another language apart from English
Arun Rajan says:

September 24, 2015 at 5:15 pm

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…
Pranjal says:

October 3, 2015 at 1:00 am

Really helpful. Thanks
Akash verma says:

October 5, 2015 at 10:43 am

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
Nisha says:

October 11, 2015 at 5:44 pm

Soo good & helpfull for every asparants of IAS……can you suggest me any other authors books plz?
Mangial Bishnoi says:

October 18, 2015 at 1:16 am

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.
Rohit says:

October 22, 2015 at 4:50 pm

What is the IAS pattern for 2016??
anonymous says:

October 27, 2015 at 10:25 pm

I want geography study material in hindi… For mains….what should i do
ANOWAR SAHIN says:

October 28, 2015 at 7:09 pm

Sir, I am Bengali medium student. Please give me some Bengali medium books name for UPSC !
meena Dewda says:

November 17, 2015 at 7:34 pm

Please sir suggest me Hindi medium books for this exam.
vijay shampe says:

November 19, 2015 at 4:27 pm

sir, i am Which books should be referred for management as prelims examination ??
Suraj dhasmana says:

November 30, 2015 at 11:10 pm

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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kowsalya says:

December 7, 2015 at 12:10 pm

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
sai prasad says:

December 10, 2015 at 1:59 pm

sir,i am studying btech civil engineering so can u please tell me which books should i preffer from now
Anitha says:

December 13, 2015 at 12:12 am

Anyone interested to buy UPSC text books and ncert all recommended, GS vajiram sriram handwritten and printed notes, Optional -geography alok ranjan , Psychology- Mukhul patak vajiram handwritten and printed notes along with text books pls contact:8527575218(watsapp only) 9481248278 Bangalore
tejasvini ramdas karhe says:

December 26, 2015 at 8:56 pm

I want to know the best publication for books of upsc prelims exam preparation at home can u help me plzzzzzzzzzz
1. Bimal Kr. Singh says:
  
  February 5, 2016 at 4:46 pm
  
  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.
  1. ClearIAS.com says:
    
    February 6, 2016 at 9:09 am
    
    @ 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.
AKSHAY SHESHERAO TIPARSE says:

December 30, 2015 at 10:15 pm

vry nice information considering all student from each corner of india… alwys helpful to evry one
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  December 30, 2015 at 10:19 pm
  
  It’s our pleasure!
Deepak Kumar says:

January 10, 2016 at 4:45 pm

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
Vaibhav Dhumal says:

January 11, 2016 at 9:07 am

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
shaikzainulabdin says:

January 12, 2016 at 8:28 pm

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

MY NO.:7093119811
EMAILID:[email protected]
Satish Kumar Boini says:

January 13, 2016 at 10:41 pm

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.
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  February 15, 2016 at 8:38 pm
  
  @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.
Harshitha says:

January 26, 2016 at 11:51 pm

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
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  January 27, 2016 at 1:24 pm
  
  @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.
Anil ghete says:

February 14, 2016 at 11:11 am

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
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  February 15, 2016 at 8:35 pm
  
  @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 says:

February 21, 2016 at 6:39 pm

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
Joydeb Das says:

February 25, 2016 at 9:29 am

Plz give me upsc civil services for chemistry book list
kunal kumar says:

February 29, 2016 at 7:11 pm

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
abhishek says:

March 1, 2016 at 12:28 am

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 !!
Nitesh says:

March 21, 2016 at 5:05 pm

sir,plz tell me marathi medium books for civil service exam
Gitanjali says:

April 16, 2016 at 2:59 pm

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 🙂
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  April 19, 2016 at 9:00 pm
  
  @Gitanjali: Happy to know that you benefited from this post on IAS books. Stay tuned for more updates.
nandhini says:

April 19, 2016 at 4:57 pm

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 ,
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  April 19, 2016 at 8:53 pm
  
  @Nandhini: Great vision. All the best!
  1. Kuru says:
    
    May 11, 2016 at 1:57 pm
    
    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
Sidra says:

April 26, 2016 at 11:24 pm

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
Ajay says:

May 3, 2016 at 4:59 pm

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
makhan singh says:

May 4, 2016 at 6:05 pm

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.
Manjunatha says:

May 17, 2016 at 6:12 pm

hi sir,
I am manjunath, i have applied UPSC 2016 in KANNADA, i need KANNADA study materials, could you please suggest me.
ashish says:

May 20, 2016 at 5:01 pm

hi, may i know the overall cost of all these books mentioned above for preliminary section
Yashpal says:

May 21, 2016 at 3:00 pm

Sir please recommend a book for English Language mains
1. Sidra says:
  
  June 12, 2016 at 10:20 pm
  
  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]
vineet raj singh says:

May 21, 2016 at 3:17 pm

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….
kishor says:

May 22, 2016 at 2:16 pm

Plz suggest UPSC Books in marathi Language
Tejen says:

May 22, 2016 at 11:45 pm

I want to purchase books for IAS prelims exam . please help
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  May 23, 2016 at 8:56 am
  
  @Tejan: You just have to click on the links provided in http://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.
gautam poddar says:

May 23, 2016 at 8:05 pm

sir i want to know which type of question asked by upsc exam objective or subjective send some que bank
Rutuja Manvatkar says:

May 24, 2016 at 10:54 am

really very very helpful ……………thanks
Md Mokammal Hossain says:

May 26, 2016 at 2:31 pm

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
1. Aadithiya says:
  
  July 23, 2016 at 12:41 pm
  
  Send me a detailed mail in [email protected] ! i l help you out dude!
RANGNATH says:

May 26, 2016 at 10:08 pm

ESSAY-122
GS 1-64
GS 2-51
GS 3-89
GS-4-63
OPTIONAL( GEOGRAPHY) PAPER1- 31
OPTIONAL PAPER 2-90
VIVEK YADAV says:

May 28, 2016 at 5:23 pm

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
lalithambigai says:

June 4, 2016 at 4:45 pm

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.
RAJ ARYAN says:

June 5, 2016 at 10:11 pm

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
mahesh r s says:

June 6, 2016 at 11:25 pm

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

June 7, 2016 at 1:11 am

Dear Sir, Please recommend me Bengali Medium books list for UPSC preparation…
Amit Kumar says:

June 7, 2016 at 5:13 pm

Sir presently I am doing engineering 2nd year….I want to start preparation for CSE ….I want to know how?
arun pandian says:

June 8, 2016 at 4:49 pm

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
nibal sarma says:

June 8, 2016 at 9:26 pm

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.
Manjit says:

June 11, 2016 at 5:47 am

good job
Shatakshi Sharma says:

June 11, 2016 at 8:46 pm

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?
Bharatahitachintaka says:

June 12, 2016 at 1:56 pm

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
Sidra says:

June 12, 2016 at 10:22 pm

Sir plz inform me which books to refer for eng lit
Sir plz reply as this is 6th req
Harman Saini says:

June 14, 2016 at 8:15 am

Please guide regarding Mains optional subjects.
Vishal Roy says:

June 15, 2016 at 10:04 am

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
Tapas says:

June 15, 2016 at 4:34 pm

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
mohd sameer says:

June 17, 2016 at 11:56 am

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.
akash says:

June 20, 2016 at 9:03 am

sir I am start upsc exam preparation in Marathi please suggest me best books in Marathi language for prelims and main exam
Shubham says:

June 29, 2016 at 1:00 pm

I’m to much confusion for choosing optional subject
I have completed my graduation in civil engineering pls suggestions pls guide me.
Amitabh Kumar says:

July 17, 2016 at 11:11 pm

Hi sir my name is Amitabh kumar I want know that how become an IPS officer pls guide and suggestion me
sushmita naidu rayanki says:

July 26, 2016 at 1:17 pm

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 .
Gopalakrishna says:

July 26, 2016 at 5:38 pm

Sir , I am studying graduation.please tell me how to prepare civils?
gopalakrishna says:

July 26, 2016 at 5:42 pm

I am studying b.com. tell me how should I prepare civils
Vinusha says:

July 28, 2016 at 2:26 pm

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….
dhruvi says:

July 30, 2016 at 10:33 am

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.
Gopi krishna arava says:

July 31, 2016 at 4:08 pm

Hi All,

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

Thanks & Regards
Krishna arava
+919642240160
Abhinav says:

August 1, 2016 at 11:04 pm

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
1. ClearIAS.com says:
  
  August 2, 2016 at 9:25 am
  
  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.
HARERAM KUMAR says:

August 7, 2016 at 10:02 pm

How can I choose subject for IAS all phases exam.
rupam pandey says:

August 8, 2016 at 12:11 pm

sir , main BA second mein hu or mera dream h ki main IAS officer bnu …so plz guide me sir
Lalit Verma says:

August 9, 2016 at 10:37 am

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
Sachin Vashisth says:

August 25, 2016 at 9:32 am

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
Sachin Vashisth says:

August 25, 2016 at 9:40 am

Hello sir
Plzz give me guidelines for preparing ias exm.my dreams is ias officer bt I don’t know how to prepare exm.
Ragul says:

August 27, 2016 at 10:36 am

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
Akash yadav says:

October 6, 2016 at 7:34 pm

i am very small i am studing in sunbeam school but i want to become a i.a.s officer
suresh bm says:

October 7, 2016 at 11:56 pm

Dear friends I am suresh i am poor person but am writing IPS exam but many problems
Ganesh says:

October 12, 2016 at 8:54 am

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 ????
chaithra says:

November 6, 2016 at 8:32 am

Sir can a BBM graduate is eligible for appearing to civil services pls reply..
Abhisek thapa says:

November 15, 2016 at 8:42 am

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

[email protected]
Snigdha says:

November 16, 2016 at 4:12 pm

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.
chetna kumari says:

November 16, 2016 at 6:52 pm

Kindly..send me syllabus for an IAS exam..please…my email [email protected]
md sameer says:

November 17, 2016 at 8:04 am

How to prepare for broad syllabus please reply me
A K MAURYA says:

November 26, 2016 at 12:26 pm

Please suggest a best Psychology book publications for upsc mains
kunal bagul says:

November 29, 2016 at 8:24 am

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
thankyou
please
reply as soon as possible …
Divakar says:

November 30, 2016 at 7:00 pm

Plzz if u have any pdf books r question paper send to my mail id
sandeep says:

December 2, 2016 at 1:11 pm

Clear IAS app is great one this app is far better than any IAS institutions running all over India
gichik says:

December 3, 2016 at 8:23 pm

any whatsapp group for helping me to clear upsc exam…..
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mofizul khan says:

December 9, 2016 at 9:10 pm

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
m.khyathieswar says:

December 13, 2016 at 1:50 pm

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]
ankur sharma says:

December 16, 2016 at 1:32 pm

Hello sir ,I’m ankur sharma sir Please suggest a best philosophy (optional) book in Hindi medium for upsc mains
Thanx..☺
Reeba says:

December 20, 2016 at 6:50 am

I’ll finish my mains preparation by Jan first week …thx:)
MAKWANA SUNIL says:

December 20, 2016 at 5:04 pm

Hello Ser. I am sunil me IAS bana shata hu please ser halp me .oll matiriyal .or book IAS ke liye.
Thank you.
manish yadav says:

December 23, 2016 at 8:42 am

hello sir how to become a ips officer
Harshey says:

December 25, 2016 at 3:20 pm

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.
THANARAM says:

December 25, 2016 at 5:12 pm

Namste sir/madam mera is sal b.a. final ho jayega to mai IAS banana chahta hu to sir aap mujhe gaidness kraiye thanks
THANARAM says:

December 25, 2016 at 6:04 pm

sir /madam IAS ki tayari ke liye konsi books padhani chahiye me abhi se tayari karnee suru kru
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  December 25, 2016 at 9:54 pm
  
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Pankaj Kumar says:

December 29, 2016 at 12:34 pm

Thanks
For giving us information about preparation of IAS.
Sir please suggest me to purchase a best book for study…
Som says:

January 8, 2017 at 4:17 pm

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
DNYANESHWAR RADDY says:

January 23, 2017 at 9:51 pm

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……
Vishal says:

January 28, 2017 at 1:53 pm

hi Sir,
i have to clear IAS please Suggest
Amit Kumar says:

February 2, 2017 at 6:54 pm

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
Motiram says:

February 5, 2017 at 8:31 pm

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.
bhat muzafer says:

February 11, 2017 at 11:33 pm

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………!!!!
Anjali Dahiya says:

February 12, 2017 at 7:41 pm

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.
ADHIL BIN SHAREEF T says:

February 17, 2017 at 3:48 pm

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.
Prince Sharma says:

February 22, 2017 at 10:15 am

SIR KYA YE BOOKS HINDI ME UPLABDH HAI YA PHIR ENGLISH ME HI MILEGI
1. ajay says:
  
  April 19, 2017 at 1:41 pm
  
  Aaopko hindi mai mil jaayengi
Iker_King.Star....! says:

March 8, 2017 at 4:03 pm

Sir,
I have just passed 10th,
Plz give me some suggestions for clearing IAS exam
Yogitha says:

March 16, 2017 at 7:13 am

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]
rajeshwari says:

March 17, 2017 at 4:28 pm

im 3rd year be student, and what is the area i have to concentrate now, to crak IAS in 1 year.
Deepal says:

March 19, 2017 at 9:34 pm

It’s too helpful and really informative.👍
alok says:

March 25, 2017 at 3:04 pm

buy mukesh maheshwari books for civil services, ias
Pranjal says:

April 2, 2017 at 1:47 pm

Realy hlpfull…
Navneet says:

April 2, 2017 at 3:41 pm

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
shail says:

April 8, 2017 at 6:38 pm

please tell me books for prelims in Hindi.
Mayur. Saibane says:

April 16, 2017 at 9:16 am

I want to know about exam cycle for ias examination
And qualification required for ias post
ajay says:

April 19, 2017 at 1:38 pm

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
Ooviya says:

April 21, 2017 at 10:29 pm

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 .
Kotkar santosh says:

May 9, 2017 at 4:49 pm

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…
Subha says:

May 16, 2017 at 11:15 pm

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.
Ranjith says:

May 31, 2017 at 9:30 pm

Nce Information sir
Athirasathyan says:

June 5, 2017 at 11:43 am

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
Annamaiah says:

June 11, 2017 at 7:51 pm

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
[email protected]
Ayushi gupta says:

June 20, 2017 at 8:37 am

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.
IAS Mains Books says:

June 28, 2017 at 9:54 pm

Thanks for such detailed post on Books for IAS
J.Raja Kumar says:

July 5, 2017 at 10:37 am

Sir, I am studying intermediate2nd year in IIIT college. what are I have to for prelims preparation?
Manjugowda M R says:

July 17, 2017 at 11:39 am

Hi brother,

My self manjugowda from Karnataka I have completed M. Pharmacy on 2014-15 batch and currently working in Accenture.
But I am fed up with this corporate job Hence I am trying for government jobs mainly I am interested in IAS.
So, please anybody let me know the procedure for this exams @[email protected]
NeerajNaidu says:

August 6, 2017 at 5:59 pm

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 …,!!!!!!!
Hopon rabha says:

August 7, 2017 at 5:43 pm

Sir, i want to start preparing for the civil services so can you give guidance on how to begin
Subash says:

August 30, 2017 at 1:47 pm

Sir,I have completed MCA
How I start to study for IAS
Please share some links
1. Subash says:
  
  August 30, 2017 at 1:55 pm
  
  My what’s app number 9600622805
  My email id [email protected]
Pranjal Saikia says:

September 4, 2017 at 5:56 am

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..
sakshi shukla says:

September 7, 2017 at 10:02 pm

very useful stuff is provided here
Ritika Aggarwal says:

September 12, 2017 at 9:16 pm

Hello sir

You can also download the PDF of the books here https://www.teachoo.com/ncert-books/

Can you please link to us?
Jigar says:

September 25, 2017 at 5:17 pm

Hello ….i have a one que. Prelim exam paper hindi me hota hey ya state language ma bhi hota hey ????
Sushmita says:

September 30, 2017 at 10:14 pm

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.
vijay bodkhe says:

November 4, 2017 at 3:30 pm

hii sir tumhi sangitlya pramane mi ias prelim anni mains che pustak ghetle ahet te tumhi dilele purese ahet ka ?
shraddha says:

November 12, 2017 at 2:00 pm

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?
1. Nahal Saleem says:
  
  December 7, 2017 at 3:53 pm
  
  Sure , The minimum eligibility to write CS Exam was to hold a degree Certificate in any course from Recognised University
Lavanya says:

November 13, 2017 at 3:37 pm

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….
Nahal Saleem says:

December 7, 2017 at 3:55 pm

I have a doubt , whether Going to Coaching classes better for Taking part in the CSE exam ??
ClearIAS.com says:

December 11, 2017 at 2:16 pm

You may refer the post – IAS coaching.