UPSC Books List 2025, Best Books for Prelims, Mains and Optional 2025

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

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.
• Content Density: Maximized coverage in fewer pages for efficient learning.
• Course Pricing: Offline Batch - ₹899

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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

GS Paper 2: Polity & International Relations

GS Paper 3: Economy, Environment, Internal Security & Disaster Management

GS Paper 4: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

UPSC Optional Subjects Book List

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.
• PYQs: Each section includes PYQs for alignment with UPSC requirements.
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• Pricing: ₹999

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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

Check out Toppers Handwritten PYQ 1, 2, 3 & 4 in English here.

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.
• Course Pricing for Offline Batch: ₹700 ₹299

Check out Topper's Handwritten PYQ Answer GS-1 in English here

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.
• Course Pricing for Offline Batch: ₹700 ₹299

Check out English Medium Topper's Handwritten PYQ Answer GS-2 here.

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.
• Course Pricing for Offline Batch: ₹700 ₹299

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UPSC Books for Mains Exam 2025 for Hindi Medium

TheIAShub provides UPSC books for Mains exam in Hindi medium also, ensuring accessibility for students who prefer studying in Hindi.

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.
• Course Pricing for Offline Batch: ₹1,999 ₹899

Check out Hindi Topper's Handwritten PYQ GS 1, 2, 3 & 4 for Mains 2025 here

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

Check out Hindi Topper's Handwritten PYQ Answer GS-2 here

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

Check out Hindi Topper's Handwritten PYQ Answer GS-3 here

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

Check out Hindi Topper's Handwritten PYQ Answer GS-4 here

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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