Best Books for UPSC IAS 2022: Check Books for Prelims and Mains

Safalta Expert Published by: Kirti Singh Updated Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:31 PM IST

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Are you looking for the best books for IAS preparation? If yes then read this article for the best books, Free E-Books, and study materials for UPSC IAS preparation.

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UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts the IAS Exam or the Civil Services Exam. Various candidates prepare for the IAS exams every year. Hence, it is important for the candidates to have the knowledge of the best books for the UPSC IAS preparation. This is highly prestigious and is one of the toughest exams to crack in India. Best study materials will help the aspirants to prepare for the exam with a proper strategy and knowledge of the subject matter.

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The examination for UPSC Prelims 2022 was conducted on June 5, 2022. Several candidates appear for the exams. The candidates qualifying in the prelims will be qualified for the main exam. It is advised to the candidates to prepare with the NCERT books first to clear the basics and then move to the standard reference books. It is important for the candidates to choose the correct UPSC preparation books both for prelims and mains. In this article, we have discussed the best books for UPSC IAS 2022 preparation.

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UPSC Books: Best Books for IAS prelims

The two papers in Prelims (GS 1 and CSAT) are objective types with negative marking. Below are the best IAS books for Prelims are given below:
Subject
UPSC Books
Geography
History
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  • NCERT XI (Ancient & Medieval)
  • NCERT XII (Modern Indian History)
  • Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania
  • India’s Struggle for Independence- Bipin Chandra
Economics
Indian Polity
International Relations
CSAT
Solved Papers
  • IAS General Studies Prelims Solved papers- Vishal Publication
 
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UPSC BookList: Best Books for IAS Mains

Candidates who pass the Prelims stage of the IAS Exam advance to the Mains level. UPSC 2022 includes 9 theory papers, two of which are on optional subjects. For optimum preparation, candidates should read the essential IAS general studies Mains books. The best books for IAS preparation for general studies are listed below:
Subject
UPSC Books
Geography (GS Paper 1)
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  • World Atlas (Orient Black Swan)
  • Certificate Physical and Human Geography – G C Leong
  • Fundamentals of Physical Geography NCERT Class 11
  • Geography of India by Majid Husain
  • World Geography by Majid Husain
History, India Heritage & Culture (GS Paper 1)
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  • India after Independence by Bipan Chandra
  • History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra
  • Ancient India by R.S Sharma
  • Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania
  • India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
Economy (GS Paper 3)
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  • Environment and Disaster Management – Tata McGraw Hill
  • Challenges to Internal Security of India – Ashok Kumar
  • Indian Economy – Nitin Singhania
Polity & International Relations (GS Paper 2)
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  • Introduction to the Constitution of India by DD Basu
  • International Relations: Pushpesh Pant
  • Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
Ethics
(GS Paper 4)
  • Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude for Civil Services Main Examination by Subba Rao and P.N. Roy Chaudary
Solved papers
  • IAS General Studies Prelims Solved Papers – Vishal Publications
 
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UPSC Study Material:

Below are some of the UPSC study material that a candidate must read apart from the best books mentioned above:
  • Annual reports by central ministries
  • Current Affairs
  • The Hindu Newspaper
  • Yojana Magazine
  • Press Information Bureau Releases
  • Niti Aayog Action Agenda
  • Economic Survey (Latest)
  • Budget (Latest)
  • Finance Commission Report (Latest)
  • 2nd ARC Report (To read on ARC Reports)

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How many books should I read for IAS?

You should have 15-20 books for IAS preparation.

Is NCERT is enough for UPSC?

No you have to read other reference books as well.

Is DM and IAS are same?

No, DM is the District Magistrate and IAS is Indian Administrative Services.

Is 3 years enough for IAS?

It takes a maximum of 2-3 years to prepare for IAS

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