I am going to start preparation for upsc cse. Suggest me, what should i do first? Suggest me some books to start preparation

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I am going to start preparation for upsc cse. Suggest me, what should i do first? Suggest me some books to start preparation

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khankunwararyan 17th Jun, 2019

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Nishita Sareen 17th Jun, 2019

Hello aspirant,

Understand UPSC exam structure. You may refer articles in this website – ClearIAS.com.
2. Make newspaper reading a habit. Develop the habit of newspaper reading – particularly editorials and the op-ed page.
Be thorough with your NCERT Books.
Finish your optional subject.
Read books about India.

Most of the books are useful for UPSC Civil Services Main exam as well.

Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations by M. Laxmikanth (Polity) .
Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania.
Oxford School Atlas by Oxford Publishers.
Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong.
Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh

List of optional subjects for UPSC Mains Examination

Agriculture.
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science.
Anthropology.
Botany.
Chemistry.
Civil Engineering.
Commerce and Accountancy.
Economics.

Hope this information helped you.

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Anand

4th Dec, 2019

Thanks for your suggestions

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