Books and Resources for UPPSC Mains Examination

UPPSC Toppers’ Recommended Booklist and Resources for Success

Preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains is a rigorous journey that requires strategic planning and the right resources. Based on insights from toppers and experts, here is a comprehensive guide to the must-read booklist and preparation strategy for UPPSC CSE aspirants.

 UPPSC Mains Preparation Materials :

Current Affairs and Miscellaneous Contents :

✓ Ghatanachakra (Must Read)

✓ Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, The Hindu & Indian Express - News Articles and Editorials.

✓ Magazines - Yojana, Vision IAS 365 (Pre. & Mains).

✓ Press Information Bureau (PIB Gist)

✓ RSTV, All India Radio Debate

✓ Google

✓ Daily Issues

✓iAspirant

 

Read Only whatever civil service exam demands.

Analyze UPPSC Mains Previous Years' Question (PYQs) Papers Previous years’ question papers are a goldmine of information. Solve and analyze them to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and frequently asked topics. Seek guidance from teachers and toppers to decode trends and recurring themes. This step helps in prioritizing important topics and shaping your study plan.

General Hindi :

✓ PN Pandey & Hardev Bahri

✓ General Hindi - Aditya Publication Prayagaraj

✓ YouTube Videos

 Essay Writing Specific

1.    "The Art of Essay Writing" by Dr. S. K. Sinha

2.    "Essays for Civil Services" by Ramesh Singh

General Studies Paper I - HISTORY :

✓ New NCERTs from Class VI - XII

✓ Old NCERT Class XII (Modern India)

✓ A brief History of Modern India by Spectrum (by Rajiv Ahir)

✓ Post Independence India - Nitin Sangwan Notes

✓ World History - Arjun Dev, Vision IAS Notes

✓ UP History - Pariksha Vani, UPPSC Physics Wallah 

*Reference Books - India's Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra; Plassey to Partition by Shekhar Bandyopadhyay.

*Note : Must Read Book - Modern History of India by Spectrum.

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General Studies Paper I - Art and Culture :

✓ NCERT Class XI - An introduction to Indian Art

✓ Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania

✓ Old NCERT Class XI - Ancient India by RS Sharma

✓ Old NCERT Class XI - Medieval India by Satish Chandra

 

Reference Contents - CCRT ; Performing Arts and Literary Arts, Facets of Indian Culture' by Spectrum

Note : Must Read Book - NCERT Class XI - An introduction to Indian Art.

General Studies Paper I -  Geography : 

✓ New NCERTs from Class VI - XII

✓ Mrunal YouTube Video by Ms. Rajtanil

✓ Certificate Physical and Human Geography by GC Leong

✓ Oxford School Atlas - Maps

✓ UP Geography - Pariksha Vani

Note : Must Read Book - New NCERTs Class XI and XII.

General Studies Paper I - Remaining Topics :

✓ Indian Society and Diversity of India

✓ Women, Population, Urbanisation, Poverty and development issues

✓ Effects of Globalisation on Indian Society

✓ Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism

These dynamic topics covered by Vision IAS, News papers, Magazines and Google.

Note : Must Read - Vision IAS Mains 365

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General Studies Paper II - Indian Constitution & Indian Polity :

✓ New NCERTs Classes VI - XII

✓ Indian Polity by M. Laxmikant

✓ 2nd ARC Sixth Report - Local Governance

✓ Current Affairs - Editorials, Vision IAS materials, PIB

✓ Topics like Pressure Group, NGOs by Vision IAS Notes

✓ UP Polity - www.up.gov.in

Note : Must Read Book : Indian Polity by M. Laxmikant.

General Studies Paper II - Governance :

✓ 2nd ARC Reports - 1st, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th

✓ Vision IAS Notes

✓ Current Affairs - Editorials, Vision IAS materials, PIB

✓ YouTube

Note : Must Read - 2nd ARC Reports - 1st, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th.

General Studies Paper II - Social Justice :

✓ Government Policies and Interventions

✓ Welfare Schemes and Bodies

✓  Poverty and Hunger

Covered from -

Editorials, Vision IAS materials, PIB, NITI Aayog's  Three Year Action Agenda, Budget and Economic Survey (Summaries).

General Studies Paper II - International Relations :

✓ Vision IAS Current Affairs Material (Must Read)

✓ Editorials

✓ Ministry of External Affairs Website

General Studies Paper III - Economy :

✓ NCERTs from Class IX - XII

✓ Indian Economy by Sanjeev Verma

✓ Budget and Economic Survey 

✓ Editorials, Vision IAS Materials Current Affairs

✓ Sri Ram IAS Economy Notes

✓ Mrunal Economic Section

✓ UP Budget

Reference Book - Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh.

Note : Must Read - NCERTs Class IX - XII and Budget and Economic Survey.

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General Studies Paper III - Environment :

✓ NCERT Biology Class XII - Last 4 Chapter (13th - 16th)

✓ Shankar IAS Environment (Selective topics)

✓ Editorials, Vision IAS materials, PIB, Google

✓ PMF IAS

General Studies Paper III - Internal Security :

✓ Internal Security and Disaster Management by Ashok Kumar and Vipul

✓ Editorials, Vision IAS materials

General Studies Paper III - Science & Technology :

✓ NCERTs Class VI - X 

✓ Vision IAS Current Affairs Material

✓ Editorials, The Hindu - Monday Edition

✓ ISRO Website

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General Studies Paper IV - Ethics :

✓ Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude by Chronicle

✓ 2nd ARC Fourth Report - Ethics in Governance

✓ 2nd ARC Twelfth Report - Citizen Centric Administration

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General Studies Paper 5 and Paper 6:

·       General Studies Paper 5: General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh

o    PW Uttar Pradesh UPPSC Special General Studies Paper 5

o    UPPSC GS Paper 5 DHYEYA IAS

o    Uttar Pradesh Ek Adhyayan by Sahitya Bhawan

o    Amazing Uttar Pradesh by Disha Publications

·        General Studies Paper 6: Economic and Social Development

o    Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh

o    UPPSC GS Paper 6 DHYEYA IAS

o    NCERT Books on Economics (Class 11 & 12)

o   Budget and Economic Survey of Uttar Pradesh (Government Publication)

There is maximum story of success candidates followed above booklist and authentic materials. Follow your consolidated materials and keep on revising for both understand and remember the topics.

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Value Addition Resources Reports: ARC (Administrative Reforms Commission) reports, Economic Survey, Budget Magazines: Yojana, Kurukshetra, and Pratiyogita Darpan Newspapers: The Hindu or Indian Express (for national news), and a regional daily (for UP-specific updates) like Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar. Government Websites: PIB, UP Tourism, UP Government Official Site

Success in the UPPSC CSE demands a disciplined approach, smart work, and consistency. By following this structured preparation strategy and adhering to the recommended resources, you can streamline your preparation and enhance your chances of cracking the exam. Remember, perseverance and regular self-assessment are your biggest allies on this journey.

Best of luck for your UPPSC CSE preparation!

 UPPCS Mains Syllabus:

The revised UPPCS Mains Syllabus 2024-25 has been officially released. Below, you can find the complete and updated syllabus in an easy-to-read table format. Prepare strategically with this new structure to excel in the exam!

1. General Hindi	Conventional	150 marks
2. Essay	Conventional	150 marks
3. General Studies (First Paper)	Conventional	200 marks
4. General Studies (Second Paper)	Conventional	200 marks
5. General Studies (Third Paper)	Conventional	200 marks
6. General Studies (Fourth Paper)	Conventional	200 marks
7. General Studies (Fifth Paper)	Conventional	200 marks
8. General Studies (Sixth Paper)	Conventional	200 marks

Also Read: UPPSC Pre-Cum Mains Resources and Guidance