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Many friends preparing for UPSC CS exams generally ask one common question which books are good for a fresher to start the preparation with?. The list of books is endless, some topics are good in one book other is in another. You need to read anything you think its worth reading. Here I am listing down some must have kind of books, mentioning this list is not complete and perfect. I will keep updating this list as I learn more.In first few weeks of preparation:

THE DELHI SULTANATE (1206 1290)

Jan u ary 27, 2014 Com m ents: 3

20 FEATURES OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION

Jan u ary 8, 2014 Com m ents: 5

1. Indian History India Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra; NCERT Books ( XI & XII ) 2. Geography Spectrum 3. Indian Polity DD Basu, Constitution of India by Bakshi 4. Indian Economy 11th & 12th Books (NCERT), Pratiyogita Darpan Special Edition 5. General Science Tata Mc Graw Hill Guide Books of 9th and 10th Standard. 6. Mental Ability Quantitative Apitude by R.S. Aggarwal 7. Current Affairs Some magazines and Newspapers 8. India- Yearbook Published from Publication Division

NOBEL PRIZES 2013

Decem ber 13, 2013 Com m ents: 3

POLLUTION DEFINITION, ASPECTS AND SOLUTION

Decem ber 11, 2013

TYPES OF POLLUTION
Decem ber 8, 2013

Some newspapers/magazines you may count in: i. The Hindu/The Times of India ii. Frontline iii. Civil Service Chronicle iv. Chanakya v. Competition WIZARD vi. Civil Services Today

MOVEMENTS OF EARTH
Decem ber 7, 2013 1 com m ent

THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA DRAFTING AND COMPOSITION

Decem ber 4, 2013

Guides You may Like to Read: 1. Tata McGraw Hill for GS 2. Arihant for CSAT 2. Spectrum 3. Unique

HIGHLIGHTS OF CENSUS 2011

Decem ber 2, 2013

INDIAN TRADE, COLONIALISM AND THE GLOBAL SYSTEM

N ov em ber 30, 2013

T opic Wise Reference On General Studies Books on Indian History & Culture: NCERT (+ 2 level) Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India. Publication Division : Gazetteer of India (Vol 2 : History & Culture) Gandhi Nehru Tagore & Ambedkar Gopal Krishna

EARLY ENTREPRENEURS OF INDIA

N ov em ber 29, 2013

INDIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY NINETEENTH

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CENTURY
N ov em ber 27, 2013 Com m ents: 3

A.C.Banerjee History of Modern India Raghavan Aiyer Mahatma Gandhi

Books on Geography: NCERT : Physical Geography of India for X XII Std A Good School Atlas Sharma & Cotinho : Economic and Commercial Geography of India. Khullar : India- A Comprehnsive Geography Charles Farro : General Principles of World Geography Charles Farro : Monsoon Asia Reports published by Centre for Science and Enviornment And Tata Energy Research Institute National journal Kurukshetra, Yojana etc. Down to earth

INDIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY EIGHTEENTH CENTURY

N ov em ber 26, 2013 1 com m ent

ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION

N ov em ber 25, 2013

TIMELINE OF INDIAN SPACE ODYSSEY

N ov em ber 21, 2013 Com m ents: 2

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
N ov em ber 20, 2013

Books on Indian Economy: NCERT (+1 level)Evolution of Indian Economy(I C Dhingra). Mishra & Puri or Dutt & Sundaram Indian Economy Economic Survey The Economic Times,Business Standard Yojana

IMPACT OF COLONIAL RULE OVER INDIA

N ov em ber 17, 2013

PHASES OF BRITISH RULE IN INDIA

N ov em ber 16, 2013 Com m ents: 5

Books on Social and National Issues: Social Problem Ram Ahuja Social Welfare Magazine Published by ministry of social welfare Yojana/Kurukshetra IIPa Journal

15 MUST KNOW FACTS ABOUT BUDDHA AND BUDDHISM

N ov em ber 15, 2013 Com m ents: 9

10 MUST READ BOOKS FOR UPSC ASPIRANTS

N ov em ber 14, 2013 Com m ents: 5

Books on Indian Polity: NCERT (+1 level)Indian Political System N.L. Madan : Bhartiya Rajya Vyavastha D.D. BasuIndian Constitution KashyapConstitution of India Publication DivisionSubhash C. Kashyap : Our Parliament P.M. BakshiIndian Constitution Our Constitution : Subhash C. kashyap Perspective on Constitution : S.C. Kashyap Frontline Magazine IIPa Journal

CHALLENGES IN AGRICULTURE
N ov em ber 12, 2013 Com m ents: 3

ELEMENTS OF ECONOMICS
N ov em ber 11, 2013 1 com m ent

COMPANY DEFINITION AND ITS FEATURES

N ov em ber 9, 2013 Com m ents: 7

NATIONAL INCOME
N ov em ber 7, 2013 Com m ents: 2

Books on Science & Technology: NCERT : (10 level) : Science, (+2 level) : Biology. Popular Science Series (CSIR) Reports Of the Ministry of Science and Technology Yojana Science Reporter Science and Technology in India Spectrum

THE ROWLATT ACT

N ov em ber 5, 2013 Com m ents: 5

THE DRAIN THEORY

Septem ber 21, 2013 Com m ents: 7

Books on Statistics: (NCERT +1 level) Elementary Statistics S.C.Gupta : Statistical Methods

NON-COOPERATION AND KHILAFAT MOVEMENT

A u gu st 18, 2013 Com m ents: 2 0

QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT

A u gu st 17, 2013 Com m ents: 1 2

Books on India and the World : Journal of peace Studies World Focus

CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE MOVEMENT

A u gu st 15, 2013 Com m ents: 2

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Peerzada Muzamil says
Saturday, January 18th 2014 at 9:12 am

I have completed B.A and i am intrested in indian army,can you please tell me that whether i am eligible for NDA or not,if yes then what is the procedure to apply for NDA.
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Vishal says
Thursday, February 20th 2014 at 5:59 pm

Yes, you were eligible for NDA when you have cleared your 10+2. NDA age limit is 16+ till 21.

However you can apply for CDS (Maths at 10+2 level required) or OTA no compulsion of mathematic exam. Age limit 19-24 Years for Indian Military Academy, 19-25 Years for Officers Training Academy

You can look for notifications in employement news or on UPSC.gov.in website, check out http://upsc.gov.in/general/cds.htm

All the best

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Hanamant Halyalkar says

Saturday, December 28th 2013 at 7:56 pm

I have complited B.A sir.which kannad books should i use for I.A.S exam?
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Hrusikesh Patra says

Saturday, December 28th 2013 at 3:54 pm

Nice
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Divyanshu Kumar says

Saturday, December 28th 2013 at 10:46 am

i want to become an ias officer but i do btech in this time i want to start for preparation for ias now so you give me tips how to prepare for an ias
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Anup Shukle says

Saturday, December 28th 2013 at 5:28 am

Can I get UPSC books in PDF files from your website?

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Jaisypooja says
Thursday, December 26th 2013 at 12:42 pm

i am interested to be a IAS office i want to know more about my INDIA what could i do for that
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Vikram says
Wednesday, December 18th 2013 at 1:47 pm

can i get that book in hindi..

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Ashok Kumar Bag says

Wednesday, December 18th 2013 at 4:31 am

please . suggest me right strategy to crack IAS EXAM without the help of coaching .
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Name K P Pandey says

Tuesday, December 17th 2013 at 6:46 am

I want know what is new syllabus of upsc mains kya ab optional ek hi sub hai ya do
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Shiva Chauhan says

Saturday, January 25th 2014 at 4:36 pm

ek hi optional Subject hai

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Sudhanshu says
Wednesday, November 27th 2013 at 9:19 pm

Sir I want to prepare for upsc I have commerce background and working in pnb and as clerk but I want to take political science as optional please guide me I also request to friends please guide me
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Arun says
Wednesday, November 27th 2013 at 9:21 am

Am from electrical engineering background and am preparing for IES 2014. pls tell me can i prepare for IAS 2014 too with that sub as optional.
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Prabakaran says
Tuesday, November 26th 2013 at 11:07 pm

Can I get that books in tamil

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Nidhi says
Friday, November 15th 2013 at 10:22 pm

Could u pls tell me a logical and interesting subject for CS student as CS subjects are not a part of mains subject.. Also tell me some books for the respective subject. I dont like history. Thnk u
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Boban says
Friday, November 15th 2013 at 2:28 pm

Mains-optional English..please suggest some books

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10 Must Read Books For UPSC Aspirants | IAS - Indian Administrative Service says
Thursday, November 14th 2013 at 6:00 pm

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Avinash Pandey says

Sunday, November 10th 2013 at 8:20 pm

nice effort
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KIRAN says
Thursday, November 7th 2013 at 7:52 am

can i get that books in gujarati

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Md Ajaj says
Wednesday, September 25th 2013 at 1:22 pm

Sir, 10+2 me kitna % marks rhna jruri hai.. pls rply

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Karan Bansal says

Thursday, December 19th 2013 at 8:48 pm

bro srf pass jruri h bs 33% ho chlega

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Jyotish Verma says

Monday, September 16th 2013 at 3:58 pm

thanks and keep on updating..

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Yuvraj says
Monday, September 16th 2013 at 7:40 am

ye sab books to eng m hogi hindi medium walo k liye konsibooks h

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Lakshya Arya says

Sunday, September 15th 2013 at 10:21 am

thanks u so much and keep updating

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Sagar says
Saturday, September 14th 2013 at 5:25 pm

Nice
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Suraj says
Sunday, September 1st 2013 at 6:07 pm

can i get ur site in hindi?

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Sanaya says
Wednesday, August 14th 2013 at 8:39 am

1955
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Anita says
Tuesday, July 16th 2013 at 2:36 am

1949
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Subhash says
Tuesday, June 11th 2013 at 4:07 pm

Banks were were nationalised two phases in 1969&80.SBI&Associates were not in that list,when the sbi&associates were nationalised?
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