UPSC Books List 2025, Best Books for Prelims, Mains and Optional 2025
UPSC books for Prelims and Mains 2025 by TheIAShub, carefully curated to cover the vast syllabus with expert-recommended resources. From NCERTs to advanced reference books, find essential study materials for History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Ethics, and more.
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UPSC Books for Prelims and Mains Exam 2025
Preparing for UPSC exam 2025 demands access to high-quality resources that effectively address the vast and diverse syllabus. TheIAShub has tailored its study materials specifically to align with the Civil Services examination's format, ensuring they cover all aspects of the exam, including time management and the level of question difficulty.
TheIAShub’s UPSC books not only assist aspirants in understanding the exam structure but also focus on enhancing key skills such as answer writing and time efficiency, crucial for success in this highly competitive exam.
UPSC Books for Prelims and Mains Exam Overview
TheIAShub’s UPSC books for Prelims and Mains are both concise and comprehensive, offering high-quality study materials that make preparation easier while ensuring thorough coverage of the syllabus. Designed for both English and Hindi medium students, these books serve as essential resources for every UPSC aspirant.
UPSC Books for Prelims Exam 2025
TheIAShub’s UPSC books for Prelims exam 2025 are tailored to cover all essential topics for the exam. They provide clear and concise content to help aspirants build a strong foundation and excel in the prelims.
UPSC Prelims Book List
| Subject | Basic Books | Advanced Books |
| History | NCERT 11th Ancient and Medieval | India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra |
| NCERT 12th Modern Indian History | Indian Art & Culture by Nitin Singhania | |
| Geography | NCERT VI-X Old Syllabus | World Atlas (Orient Black Swan) |
| NCERT XI, XII New Syllabus | Certificate Physical Geography – G C Leong | |
| Indian Polity | NCERT IX-XII | Indian Polity – M Laxmikanth |
| NCERT XI | Economic Development & Policies – Jain & Ohri | |
| Economics | Indian Economy by Nitin Singhania | Economic Survey & Budget Documents |
| International Relations | NCERT XII (Contemporary World Politics) | Current Affairs (The Hindu, Indian Express) |
| CSAT | Tata McGraw Hill CSAT Manual | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R S Aggarwal |
| Solved Papers | IAS General Studies Prelims Solved Papers – Vishal Publications | - |
Prelims Booster Series UPSC Books by theIASHub
This series covers all major subjects, themes, and current events in an exam-oriented manner.
- HOT (High Output Themes): Segregation of repeated and expected themes in PYQs for better analysis.>
- UPSC Prelims PYQs: Chapter-wise and subject-wise PYQs for targeted preparation.>
- Quick Revision Tools: Includes micro-diagrams, maps, and flowcharts for better recall.>
- Current Connect: Comprehensive updates on national and international current events.>
- Topic-Wise Focus: >Targeted coverage of specific topics to save time and enhance retention.>
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UPSC Books for Mains Exam 2025
TheIAShub’s UPSC books for Mains are crafted to cover in-depth content specific to the Mains examination. They are concise yet comprehensive, designed to help aspirants write impactful answers. UPSC books for Mains are also available for Hindi medium students, ensuring that language does not become a barrier in accessing high-quality resources.
UPSC Mains Book List
GS Paper 1: History, Indian Heritage & Culture, Geography
| Subject | Basic Books | Advanced Books |
| History | NCERT (Ancient, Medieval, Modern) | India after Independence – Bipan Chandra |
| Ancient India – R.S. Sharma | Indian Art and Culture – Nitin Singhania | |
| Geography | Fundamentals of Physical Geography – NCERT | World Geography by Majid Husain |
| NCERT XI, XII Geography | Certificate Physical & Human Geography – G C Leong |
GS Paper 2: Polity & International Relations
| Subject | Basic Books | Advanced Books |
| Polity | NCERT IX-XII | Indian Polity – M. Laxmikanth |
| NCERT XI (Indian Constitution at Work) | Introduction to the Constitution of India – D D Basu | |
| International Relations | NCERT XII (Contemporary World Politics) | International Relations – Pushpesh Pant |
GS Paper 3: Economy, Environment, Internal Security & Disaster Management
| Subject | Basic Books | Advanced Books |
| Economy | Indian Economy – Nitin Singhania | Economic Survey & Budget Documents |
| Environment | NCERT 12th Biology (Ecology) | Environment and Disaster Management – Tata McGraw Hill |
| Internal Security | NCERT Basics | Challenges to Internal Security – Ashok Kumar |
GS Paper 4: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
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Subject |
Basic Books |
Advanced Books |
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Ethics |
NCERT Basics |
Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude – Subba Rao, P.N. Roy Chaudary |
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Case Studies |
NCERT Basics |
Newspapers (The Hindu, Indian Express) |
UPSC Optional Subjects Book List
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Optional Subject |
Basic Books |
Advanced Books |
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Agriculture |
Agronomy – Yellamananda Reddy |
Special Issue of Agriculture – The Hindu |
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Anthropology |
Tribal India – N. Hasnain |
Cultural Anthropology – Herskovits |
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Botany |
Taxonomy – Nair & Datta |
Economic Botany – Kochar, Verma |
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Chemistry |
Theoretical Principles – G.S. Manku |
Advance Physical Chemistry – Gurdeep Raj |
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Economics |
International Economics – Bo Soderston |
International Trade – Bo Soderston |
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History |
History of Modern India – Shekhar Bandopadhyaya |
India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra |
|
Mathematics |
Real Analysis – Shantinarayan |
Linear Programming – S.D. Sharma |
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Psychology |
Psychology – Robert A. Baron |
Social Psychology – Baron & Byrne |
Mains Booster Series - All UPSC Books
UPSC books offer in-depth coverage of Mains-specific topics, enriched with practical examples and tools to excel in answer writing.
- Condensed Content: Notes for all Mains topics in under 600 pages.
- In-Depth Coverage: Comprehensive focus on high-probability and repeated themes.
- Exceptional Mains-Only Content: Includes background, introductions, quotes, challenges, and way-forward points.
- Marks-Fetching Micro-Diagrams: Visual aids like hub-and-spoke diagrams and detailed illustrations for clarity.
- Current Linkages: Updated examples and case studies for GS papers.
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Toppers Handwritten PYQ 1, 2, 3 & 4
This resource features handwritten answers by IAS toppers, providing a clear strategy to approach UPSC Mains.
- Micro-diagrams and Micro-Angles to enrich answers.
- Full Coverage from 2017 to 2023 CSE Mains.
- 4 Hardcopy UPSC Books for 2017-2022 PYQs.
- Soft Copy of 2023 PYQs.
- Pricing: ₹1,199
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Topper's Handwritten PYQ Answer GS-1
These UPSC books provide a structured approach to GS-1 preparation with simplified strategies.
- Plug-and-Play Templates for effective answers.
- Visual Representation Strategies for better understanding.
- Ready Reference for Beginners.
- 4 Hardcopy UPSC Books for 2017-2022 PYQs.
- Soft Copy of 2023 & 2024 PYQs.
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Topper's Handwritten PYQ Answer GS-2
Ideal for GS-2 preparation, these UPSC books combine case studies, facts, and strategies.
- Includes All PYQs since 2017.
- Visual Representation Strategies.
- Important Case Studies, Supreme Court Cases, Articles, Facts & Figures.
- 4 Hardcopy UPSC Books for 2017-2022 PYQs.
- Soft Copy of 2023 & 2024 PYQs.
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Topper's Handwritten PYQ Answer GS-4
Focused on real-life examples and case study strategies, these UPSC books help students ace GS-4.
- Includes Real-life Examples.
- Case Study Strategies.
- 4 Hardcopy Books for 2017-2022 PYQs.
- Soft Copy of 2023 & 2024 PYQs.
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UPSC Books for Mains Exam 2025 for Hindi Medium
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टॉपर्स Handwritten PYQ GS 1,2,3 & 4
The Topper's Handwritten PYQ GS 1, 2, 3 & 4 collection features handwritten answers from IAS toppers, offering personalized insights into effective answer writing and exam strategies.
- Handwritten answers from 4 IAS Toppers
- Includes Micro-diagrams and Micro-Angles
- Full coverage from 2017 to 2023 CSE Mains
- 4 Hardcopy UPSC Books for 2017 - 2022 PYQs
- Handwritten PYQs of 2023 will be provided in soft copy format.
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टॉपर्स Handwritten PYQ जीएस -1
These UPSC books focus on GS-1 with handwritten answers from top scorers, designed to improve understanding and answer writing.
- Handwritten answers from 4 IAS Toppers
- Includes Micro-diagrams and Micro-Angles
- Full coverage from 2017 to 2023 CSE Mains
- 4 Hardcopy UPSC Books for 2017 - 2022 PYQs
- Handwritten PYQs of 2023 will be provided in soft copy format.
- Course Pricing for Offline Batch: ₹299
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टॉपर्स Handwritten PYQ जीएस -2
- The Topper's Handwritten PYQ GS-2 focuses on important topics like Governance, Constitution, and Social Justice, providing clear strategies.
- Handwritten answers from 4 IAS Toppers
- Includes Micro-diagrams and Micro-Angles
- Full coverage from 2017 to 2023 CSE Mains
- 4 Hardcopy UPSC Books for 2017 - 2022 PYQs
- Handwritten PYQs of 2023 will be provided in soft copy format.
- Course Pricing for Offline Batch: ₹299
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टॉपर्स Handwritten PYQ जीएस -3
This book covers GS-3, focusing on technology, economic development, and disaster management, with handwritten answers and strategies.
- Handwritten answers from 4 IAS Toppers
- Includes Micro-diagrams and Micro-Angles
- Full coverage from 2017 to 2023 CSE Mains
- 4 Hardcopy UPSC Books for 2017 - 2022 PYQs
- Handwritten PYQs of 2023 will be provided in soft copy format.
- Course Pricing for Offline Batch: ₹299
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टॉपर्स Handwritten PYQ जीएस -4
GS-4 focuses on ethics, integrity, and aptitude, and these UPSC books contain handwritten answers by toppers, case studies, and strategies.
- Handwritten answers from 4 IAS Toppers
- Includes Micro-diagrams and Micro-Angles
- Full coverage from 2017 to 2023 CSE Mains
- 4 Hardcopy UPSC Books for 2017 - 2022 PYQs
- Handwritten PYQs of 2023 will be provided in soft copy format.
- Course Pricing for Offline Batch: ₹299
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Benefits of Study Material and UPSC Books
UPSC Books for Prelims and Mains Exam offered by TheIAShub are designed to provide students with a clear advantage in their preparation. These UPSC books are based on content from UPSC-recommended textbooks, reference materials, and resources commonly used by IAS toppers. By gathering the most relevant and essential information from trusted sources, TheIAShub ensures that students have access to top-quality study material and UPSC books for both the Prelims and Mains exams.
Here’s why these study material and UPSC books are beneficial:
- Comprehensive Content: UPSC books integrate concepts from toppers' notes and the most reliable UPSC exam preparation books, offering a one-stop solution.
- Prelims & Mains Focus: Separate sets of books are tailored for UPSC Prelims and Mains, ensuring topic-specific preparation with clear strategies.
- Updated Material: TheIAShub includes current events and case studies, keeping students updated with the latest trends in the exam.
- Practice-Oriented Approach: With tools like PYQs, diagrams, and flowcharts, these UPSC books simplify learning and enhance answer-writing skills.
The Value of UPSC Preparation Books
UPSC preparation books provide structured learning and deep understanding of subjects. While books are essential, aspirants should also supplement their preparation with:
- Newspapers like The Hindu and Indian Express
- Government Reports and Economic Surveys
- Online courses, study materials, and test series
A well-rounded preparation combining these resources ensures a comprehensive approach to cracking the UPSC exam.
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UPSC Exam Overview
The UPSC Civil Services Exam has three parts:
- Prelims: It has two papers: General Studies and CSAT.
- Mains: It has nine papers, including essays and optional subjects.
- Interview: It tests the personality and confidence of the student.
This exam is tough, but with the right guidance, it becomes easy to manage. Students must study smart and stay regular.
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