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IAS Books for UPSC Civil Services Prelims and Mains Exam

UPSC Books Recommended for IAS preparationWhat are the best books for UPSC Exam preparation? Which IAS books should be studied for UPSC Civil Services Examination Prelims and Mains? Read to know more.

Unless IAS/IPS aspirants depend on expert coaching to build their basics, books are the most essential tools to start UPSC CSE preparation. Even for those aspirants who use coaching, books are important.

Recommended NCERT Textbooks for UPSC Preparation (Class 6-12)

It is ideal for all IAS aspirants to start with NCERT books from Class 6 to Class 12.

You can buy 40 NCERT Textbooks as a bundle from Amazon.

Once aspirants get a basic idea from NCERT Textbooks, they should focus more on the Standard Textbooks.

Recommended Standard Textbooks for UPSC Preparation

UPSC aspirants are recommended to buy at least 1 Standard Book for each subject (topic) and later expand their reading to additional reference books.

Aspirants can click on each link to buy books online from Amazon.

1. UPSC Books for Indian Polity and Constitution

  1. Indian Polity – by M. Laxmikanth
  2. Important Acts that Transformed India – by Alex Andrews George
  3. Important Judgments that Transformed India – by Alex Andrews George

2. UPSC Books for Indian History and Culture

  1. Indian Art and Culture – by Nitin Singhania
  2. Ancient and Medieval India – by Poonam Dalal Dahiya
  3. Modern Indian History – by Sonali Bansal and Snehil Tripathi

3. UPSC Books for Indian Geography and World Geography

  1. Certificate Physical And Human Geography – by Goh Cheng Leong
  2. Geography of India – by Majid Husain
  3. Oxford Student Atlas for India

4. UPSC Books for the Indian Economy

  1. Indian Economy – by Nitin Singhania
  2. Indian Economy – by Ramesh Singh
  3. Indian Economy Key Concepts – by Sankarganesh Karuppiah

5. UPSC Books for Science and Technology

  1. Science and Technology – by Ravi P. Agrahari

6. UPSC Books for Environment – Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change

  1. Environment – by Shankar IAS
  2. Environment – by PMF IAS

7. UPSC Books for Current Affairs

  1. ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules
  2. The Malayala Manorama English Yearbook 2023  –  by Mammen Mathew
  3. India 2023 – Publications Division Paperback – by Publications Division

8. UPSC Previous Year Question Papers

  1. 29 Years UPSC IAS/ IPS Prelims Topic-wise Solved Papers 1 & 2 (1995-2023)

9. Prelims Manual for GS (All-in-One Guide)

  1. General Studies Manual Paper-1 – by Manohar Pandey

10. Prelims Manual for CSAT (All-in-One Guide)

  1. Cracking the CSAT Paper-2 – by Arihant Experts

11. IAS Books for Essay (UPSC Mains Essay Paper)

  1. Fundamentals of Essay and Answer Writing – by Anudeep Durishetty
  2. The Answer Writing Manual – by Srushti Deshmukh Gowda
  3. Mastering Essay and Answer Writing – by Awdesh Singh

12. IAS Books for India Since Independence (Part of UPSC Mains GS1 Paper)

  1. Post-Independence India: For Civil Services Examinations – by Sonali Bansal and Snehil Tripathi
  2. India Since Independence – by Bipan Chandra

13. IAS Books for World History (Part of UPSC Mains GS1 Paper)

  1. World History – by Krishna Reddy
  2. History of the World – by Arjun Dev

14. IAS Books for Indian Society (Part of UPSC Mains GS1 Paper)

  1. Indian Society: Themes and Social Issues – by Nadeem Hasnain
  2. Indian Society – by M Senthil Kumar

15. IAS Books for Governance (Part of UPSC Mains GS2 Paper)

  1. Governance in India – by M. Laxmikanth
  2. Governance in India – by M. Karthikeyan

16. IAS Books for Foreign Relations of India (Part of UPSC Mains GS2 Paper)

  1. International Relations – by Pavneet Singh
  2. India and the World – by Amb. Surendra Kumar
  3. India’s Foreign Policy in the Post-Covid World – by Amb. Surendra Kumar

17. IAS Books for Internal Security (Part of UPSC Mains GS3 Paper)

  1. Challenges to Internal Security of India – by Ashok Kumar and Vipul Anekant
  2. Internal Security – by Rajkumar SP

18. IAS Books for Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude (UPSC Mains GS4 Paper)

  1. Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude – by Niraj Kumar
  2. Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude – by M. Karthikeyan
  3. Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude – by G Subba Rao & P N Roy Chowdhury
  4. Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude – by Awdesh Singh 

19. Paper-wise All-in-One manuals for UPSC CSE (Mains)

  1. IAS Mains General Studies Manual General Studies Paper 1 – by Arihant
  2. IAS Mains General Studies Manual General Studies Paper 2 – by Arihant
  3. IAS Mains General Studies Manual General Studies Paper 3 – by Arihant
  4. IAS Mains General Studies Manual General Studies Paper 4 – by Arihant

20. UPSC CSE Mains Previous Year Solved Question Paper Books

  1. 11 Years UPSC IAS/ IPS Mains General Studies Papers 1 – 4 Year-wise Solved (2013 – 2023) – by Disha Experts
  2. 11 Years UPSC IAS/ IPS Mains Essay Year-wise Solved Papers (2013 – 2023) – by Disha Experts

21. Books for UPSC Interview

  1. How to Ace Civil Service Interviews Paperback – by Remya Roshni
  2. Civil Services Interview – by Madhukar Bhagat

Highly Informative Additional Reference Books for UPSC Preparation

  1. Ancient India: India’s Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma
  2. Ancient India: History of Ancient and Early Medieval India by Upinder Singh
  3. Ancient India: Ancient History of India by Snehil Tripathi and Sonali Bansal
  4. Indian Art and Culture: Indian Art, Heritage, and Culture by Pushpesh Pant
  5. Medieval India: History Of Medieval India by Satish Chandra
  6. Modern India: History Of Modern India by Bipan Chandra
  7. Modern India: India’s Struggle For Independence by Bipan Chandra
  8. Ancient India and Culture: The Wonder that was India by A.L. Bhasham
  9. Medieval India and Culture: The Wonder that was India by S A A Rizvi
  10. Modern India: A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir
  11. World Geography: World Geography by Majid Husain
  12. Physical Geography: Physical Geography by Savindra Singh
  13. Human Geography: Human Geography by Majid Husain (Click to buy)
  14. Constitution: Introduction to the Constitution of India by D. D. Basu
  15. Science and Technology: Science and Technology by Sheelwant Singh
  16. Environment: Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure by Rajagopalan
  17. Environment: Environment by Ravi P Agrahari
  18. Quantitative Aptitude: Quantitative Aptitude by R. S. Aggarwal
  19. Reasoning: Analytical Reasoning by M. K. Pandey
  20. Reasoning: Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R. S.Aggarwal
  21. Essay: Essays for Civil Services by Pulkit Khare
  22. Post-Independence: India After Gandhi by Ramchandra Guha
  23. World History: Mastering Modern World History by Norman Lowe
  24. World History: Modern World History by Uddipan
  25. Indian Society: Social Problems In India by Ram Ahuja
  26. International Relations: Pax Indica by Shashi Tharoor
  27. International Relations: The India way by S. Jaishankar
  28. Internal Security: Internal Security by M.Karthikeyan
  29. Internal Security: Internal Security of India and Disaster Management by Syed Waquar Raza
  30. Ethics: Ethical Dilemmas of a Civil Servant by Anil Swarup

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Are NCERT books enough for UPSC Preparation?

No.

NCERT textbooks give only a basic idea to start with. They are not enough to cover the entire syllabus of UPSC CSE Prelims and Mains.

Along with NCERTs, aspirants should learn from Standard Textbooks.

Standard Textbooks are written by subject experts in an exam-oriented fashion – specifically targeting each subject/topic in the UPSC CSE syllabus.

Which IAS Books are available 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.

Which are the best-selling UPSC books?

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Aspirants can use ClearIAS Online Study Materials to supplement the recommended standard textbooks and NCERT books.

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ClearIAS provides free and premium mock exams for UPSC Prelims.

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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.

What should I prefer: Books written by scholars or Books written 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 needs to study in 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 with 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.

How can I get UPSC study materials in PDF format?

Download ClearIAS ebooks

In addition to our online notes, ClearIAS also releases PDF notes (eBooks).

Some of our popular ebooks are:

  • ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (Red Books)
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  • Budget/Economic Survey Summary (Orange Books)
  • Toppers Notes (Blue Books)

Check the ClearIAS online store to download ClearIAS ebooks.

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ClearIAS.com publishes reviews on new IAS books in the market under our Book Review section.

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Readers too can post reviews about the UPSC books they bought in the comment section. That will be helpful for other aspirants for book selection.

What are the tips regarding IAS book selection?

If you are taking coaching for UPSC, most of the topics for UPSC CSE will be covered through the class lectures and coaching notes.

However, if you are doing your UPSC preparation entirely by self-study, you may not be having access to these resources. In this scenario, books are your major companions in the UPSC journey.

Be mentally prepared to invest in at least 15-20 standard textbooks for different subjects, apart from NCERT books. This is because UPSC CSE Prelims and Mains mention at least 15 subjects/topics. You will often need to read multiple books to cover each subject in detail.

Even though you should prioritise what you learn, you should never limit your reading. Your reading should be deep and wide.

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 candidates appear in the market. So come back to check this page again! :-) ©ClearIAS.com.

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  2. Thanks Bro..I was in a search for finding books for main Exam new pattern..Thanks for ur great help

  3. 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…..

    • 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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!

    • 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

  10. 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…..

    • Sir Maine bsc pcm group se ki ab mujhe ias k liye kya krna hoga or konsa subject sahi rahega

    • 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

  12. 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?

    • 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 🙂

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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 !!

  17. 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

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

  20. 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

  22. 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

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

  24. 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

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

  28. 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.

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

  31. 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…..????

  32. 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…….

  33. 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

  34. 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

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

    • 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!

  37. 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???????

  38. Hello sir,

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

  39. 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..

  40. 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

  42. 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.

  44. Sir,i am in the first stage of preparation. please suggest me for starting preparation.thanks sir.

  45. 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

  46. I am confused which subject I will choose and which subjects are compulsory for IAS

  47. 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!

  48. 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?????

  49. 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..?

  51. 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

  52. 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.

  53. Hi sir
    I wanted to know the syllabus and authors of management for ias mains plz give me d guidence plz

  54. 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

  55. Would you please tell me a page of yours for necessary information about UPSC exams??? I want to clear IAS..

    • 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?

      =

    • I have to become IAS officer.
      So which should I prepare books in Marathi language.
      Give me books list of Marathi medium.

  58. 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.

  60. 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 ?

  61. 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.

  62. 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….,!

  63. 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 .

  65. 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….!!

  66. 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.

  67. 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….

  68. 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

    • ClearIAS study materials are available for download as PDF for FREE on the ClearIAS Telegram Channel (https://t.me/clearias). Join us now!

  69. 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??

  71. 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

  72. 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..

  73. 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

  74. I’m a b.tech computer science of first year
    Plz help me with books to refer regarding
    General studies

  75. 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

  76. 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…..

  77. 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

  78. 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..??

  81. 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

    • 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….

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

  83. 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

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

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

  86. 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……

  87. 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??

  88. 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..

  89. 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]

  90. 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.

  91. Dear sir,after 10 class i can complete my diploma from mechanical branch can i eligiable for ias exam

  92. 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

  93. 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 ?

  94. 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:
    https://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 .

  95. 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.

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

  97. 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.

  98. Sir please suggest the one and best book for each subject bcoz many option creates lots of confusion

  99. 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.

  100. 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.

  101. 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.

  102. 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 ….

  103. 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…

  104. 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?

    • Happy to know that we are useful to aspirants like you. To know more about us, go through the link: About Clear IAS

  105. 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!

  106. 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 ?

  107. 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.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  108. sir i want know where i can buy urdu books for ias optional papers plz help me sir thank you.

  109. 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.

  110. 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

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

  112. 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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  114. 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

  116. I am in class 11 means i just started my 11th tell me can i start study books for ias

  117. 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!

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

  120. 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?

  121. 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]
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  122. Is it mandatory to follow NCERT books? Or just main books will suffice. Kindly reply soon.

  123. 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 .

  125. 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

  126. 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?

  127. 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.

  128. 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……..

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

    • In that case UPSC manuals like TMH or Pearson can be a choice, though bulky and heavy.

  133. 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 .

  135. 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.

  136. 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.

  137. 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.

  140. 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.

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

  142. 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. .

  143. 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. …

  144. 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.

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

  146. 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.

  149. 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.

  150. 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

  152. 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.

  153. 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

  154. 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. ..

  155. 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

  157. 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…

  159. 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

  160. Soo good & helpfull for every asparants of IAS……can you suggest me any other authors books plz?

  161. 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.

  164. Sir, I am Bengali medium student. Please give me some Bengali medium books name for UPSC !

  167. 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.
    CRACK CIVIL SERVICES IN FIRST ATTEMPT – https://www.amazon.in/Crack-Civil-Services-First-Attempt/dp/8819972581

  168. 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

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

  170. 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

  171. 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.

  172. vry nice information considering all student from each corner of india… alwys helpful to evry one

  173. 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

  174. 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

  175. 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]

  176. 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.

  177. 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.

  178. 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.

  179. 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

  181. 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

  182. 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 !!

  184. 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.

  185. 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 ,

    • 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

  186. 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

  187. 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

  188. 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.

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

  190. hi, may i know the overall cost of all these books mentioned above for preliminary section

  192. 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….

    • @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.

  195. sir i want to know which type of question asked by upsc exam objective or subjective send some que bank

  197. 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

  198. ESSAY-122
    GS 1-64
    GS 2-51
    GS 3-89
    GS-4-63
    OPTIONAL( GEOGRAPHY) PAPER1- 31
    OPTIONAL PAPER 2-90

  199. 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

  200. 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.

  201. 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

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

  203. Dear Sir, Please recommend me Bengali Medium books list for UPSC preparation…

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

  205. 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

  206. 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.

  208. 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?

  209. 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

  212. 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

  213. 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

  214. 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.

  215. sir I am start upsc exam preparation in Marathi please suggest me best books in Marathi language for prelims and main exam

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

  217. Hi sir my name is Amitabh kumar I want know that how become an IPS officer pls guide and suggestion me

  218. 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 .

  221. 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….

  222. 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.

  223. 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

  224. 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.

  226. sir , main BA second mein hu or mera dream h ki main IAS officer bnu …so plz guide me sir

  227. 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

  228. 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

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

  230. 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

  233. 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 ????

  235. 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]

  236. 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.

  240. 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 …

  242. Clear IAS app is great one this app is far better than any IAS institutions running all over India

  244. 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

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

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

  250. 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.

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

    • Please go through the below links, to get right guidance.

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      Thanks and regards, ClearIAS Team

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

  254. 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

  255. 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……

  257. 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

  258. 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.

  259. 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………!!!!

  260. 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.

  261. 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.

  263. Sir,
    I have just passed 10th,
    Plz give me some suggestions for clearing IAS exam

  264. 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]

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

  269. 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

  271. I want to know about exam cycle for ias examination
    And qualification required for ias post

  272. 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

  273. 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 .

  274. 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…

  275. 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.

  277. 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

  278. 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]

  279. 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.

  281. Sir, I am studying intermediate2nd year in IIIT college. what are I have to for prelims preparation?

  282. 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 …,!!!!!!!

  283. Sir, i want to start preparing for the civil services so can you give guidance on how to begin

  285. 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..

  287. Hello sir

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

    Can you please link to us?

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

  289. 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.

  290. hii sir tumhi sangitlya pramane mi ias prelim anni mains che pustak ghetle ahet te tumhi dilele purese ahet ka ?

  291. 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

  292. 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….

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

  294. You may refer the post – IAS coaching.

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