UPSC syllabus is synonymous with the word vast. In such a case it is very important for an IAS aspirant to choose the right study material. Choosing the right and complete study material for IAS plays an important role in cracking and securing a post in the prestigious IAS exam.
It is more important to know what not to study than what to study for this exam. For this reason, your source of books has to be authentic. The best way to decide on the study material is to refer to a person who has gone through the process of the exam or someone who has cleared the exam.
Such mentors can help you get the booklist right. As suggested by many experts, here you will get to know more on the NCERTs to read as this forms the base of your UPSC preparation.
1.Prelims Study Material for UPSC Civil Services Examination
Let us start with the first stage. For UPSC prelims the study material should be limited but revised multiple times. Focus on a few subjects i.e. History (modern, medieval and ancient), Geography (physical, Indian, world and human), Environment and ecology, Economics (macroeconomics) and Polity. Focus on both static and dynamic parts. For the static part refer to NCERTs to build a strong foundation.
Some Standard NCERTs Books for UPSC Syllabus Preparation to Refer
History (NCERT)
7th (Our Past – I), 8th (Our Past – II & III), 9th (Contemporary world – I & Medieval India), 10th (Themes in the world History & Modern India), 11th (Ancient India & Introduction to Indian Art 7 Culture), 12th (Themes of Indian History I, II, III)
Geography (NCERT)
9th (Contemporary India – I), 10th (Contemporary India – II), 11th (India- Physical Environment & Fundamentals of Physical Geography), 12th (Fundamentals of HG & India- People & Economy)
