If you are preparing for UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission), choosing the right books is crucial. Below is a list of the best books for UPPCS Prelims and Mains.
Best Books for UPPCS Prelims
1. General Studies – Paper 1
- History
- India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipin Chandra
- NCERT (Class 6-12) – Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History
- Spectrum – Modern History
- Geography
- NCERT (Class 6-12)
- Certificate Physical & Human Geography – G.C. Leong
- Oxford School Atlas
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Polity – M. Laxmikanth
- NCERT Political Science Books (Class 9-12)
- Economy
- Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh
- NCERT Economics (Class 11-12)
- Economic Survey & Budget (Government of India sources)
- Science & Technology
- NCERT Science (Class 6-10)
- Lucent’s General Science
- Environment & Ecology
- Shankar IAS – Environment
- NCERT Biology (Class 11-12) – Environment Chapters
- Uttar Pradesh Special
- Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge – Arihant or Ghatna Chakra
- Uttar Pradesh Government Website & Economic Survey
2. General Studies – Paper 2 (CSAT)
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal
- Quantitative Aptitude – R.S. Aggarwal
- Tata McGraw Hill CSAT Manual
Best Books for UPPCS Mains
1. General Hindi
- Samanya Hindi – Lucent Publication
- Hindi Grammar – Dr. Vasudev Nandan Prasad
2. Essay Writing
- UPPCS Mains Essay Special – Arihant
- Pratiyogita Darpan Essay Special Edition
3. General Studies Paper 1 (History, Sociology, Geography)
- History – Bipin Chandra + Spectrum
- Geography – NCERT + G.C. Leong
- Indian Society & Culture – NCERT Sociology (Class 11-12)
4. General Studies Paper 2 (Polity & Governance)
- Indian Polity – M. Laxmikanth
- Governance in India – Laxmikanth
5. General Studies Paper 3 (Economy, Science & Tech, Environment)
- Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh
- Shankar IAS – Environment
6. General Studies Paper 4 (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude)
- Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
- Ethics and Integrity for Civil Services Mains – Ghatna Chakra
Conclusion:
For UPPCS preparation, NCERT books are the most essential. Additionally, read newspapers like The Hindu and Dainik Jagran (National Edition), PIB, and Yojana Magazine. Stay updated with Uttar Pradesh Government’s official website and Uttar Pradesh Yearbook for state-related events.
