Comprehensive List of Books for IAS Prelims and Mains Preparation in Hindi Medium

For candidates preparing for the IAS Indian Administrative Service exam in the Hindi medium, a robust reading list is essential. This consolidated list of recommended books covers both the Prelims and Mains stages, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subjects and topics required.

IAS Prelims Preparation

General Studies

NCERT Books Class 6-12: These are essential for building fundamental concepts. Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth: A comprehensive guide to Indian polity and governance. Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh: Covers economic concepts and policies. Geography of India by Majid Husain: Focuses on physical and human geography. Environment and Ecology by Shankar IAS: Important for understanding ecological issues.

Current Affairs

Yojana Magazine: Monthly publication covering various socio-economic issues. Kurukshetra Magazine: Focuses on rural development and related topics. Hindi Newspapers (for example, The Hindu Indian Express): Daily updates for staying current.

General Science

Science and Technology by R. Gupta: Simplified explanations of scientific concepts.

IAS Mains Preparation

General Studies Papers

General Studies Paper 1

Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania: Detailed coverage of art and culture.

General Studies Paper 2

Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth: Also useful for Mains especially for polity-related questions.

General Studies Paper 3

Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh: In-depth analysis of economic issues. Disaster Management by R. B. Singh: Important for disaster management topics.

General Studies Paper 4

Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude by Subba Rao and P.N. Roy Chowdhury: Covers ethical issues and case studies.

Optional Subjects

Please refer to your chosen optional subject for specific books and resources.

Additional Resources

Previous Years’ Question Papers: For practice and understanding exam patterns. Test Series: Enroll in a test series for both Prelims and Mains for better preparation.

Conclusion

While this list provides a solid foundation, candidates should also keep up with the latest syllabus and exam patterns issued by the UPSC. Regular revision and practice with mock tests will also greatly aid in preparation.