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10000+ Objective General Studies MCQs with 100% Explanatory Notes for Civil Services & other Competitive Exams 5th Edition |Previous Year GS PYQs Question Bank | General Knowledge & Current Affairs Disha Experts

10000+ Objective General Studies MCQs with 100% Explanatory Notes for Civil Services & other Competitive Exams 5th Edition |Previous Year GS PYQs Question Bank | General Knowledge & Current Affairs Disha Experts

Rs. 1,200.00Rs. 720.00
"Disha's all time BESTSELLER '10000+ Objective General Studies MCQs with 100% Explanatory Notes' is now updated and powered with new features: •✍ This new Edition is thoroughly updated with improved explanations, addition...
IAS Aniruddh Yadav Notes for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services General Studies Paper 2 Prelim & Main Exams | Governance, Constitution, Indian Polity, Social Justice and International Relations

IAS Aniruddh Yadav Notes for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services General Studies Paper 2 Prelim & Main Exams | Governance, Constitution, Indian Polity, Social Justice and International Relations

Rs. 525.00Rs. 315.00
About this Book UPSC TOPPER’S NOTES' is a compilation of meticulously crafted handwritten notes by Aniruddh Yadav in the form of 4 Books, who secured the 8th All India Rank...
IAS Aniruddh Yadav Notes for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services for General Studies Paper 3 Prelim & Main Exams | Economy, Environment, Security, Disaster Management, Science & Technology

IAS Aniruddh Yadav Notes for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services for General Studies Paper 3 Prelim & Main Exams | Economy, Environment, Security, Disaster Management, Science & Technology

Rs. 525.00Rs. 315.00
UPSC TOPPER’S NOTES' is a compilation of meticulously crafted handwritten notes by Aniruddh Yadav, who secured the 8th All India Rank in the UPSC CSE 2022, in the form of...
Geography Compendium with NCERT (Class 6 to 12) coverage for UPSC IAS & State PSC General Studies Prelim & Main Exams 5th Edition | Civil Services - Theory, Previous Year & Practice Objective & Subjective Question Bank

Geography Compendium with NCERT (Class 6 to 12) coverage for UPSC IAS & State PSC General Studies Prelim & Main Exams 5th Edition | Civil Services - Theory, Previous Year & Practice Objective & Subjective Question Bank

Rs. 390.00Rs. 234.00
The thouroughly Updated 5th Edition of the book Geography Compendium for General Studies CSAT Paper 1 & State PCS provides the MOST UPDATED material for the UPSC & State PSC...
General Science & Technology Compendium with NCERT (Class 6 to 12) coverage for UPSC IAS & State PSC General Studies Prelim & Main Exams 4th Edition | Civil Services - Theory, Previous Year & Practice Objective & Subjective Question Bank

General Science & Technology Compendium with NCERT (Class 6 to 12) coverage for UPSC IAS & State PSC General Studies Prelim & Main Exams 4th Edition | Civil Services - Theory, Previous Year & Practice Objective & Subjective Question Bank

Rs. 425.00Rs. 255.00
The thouroughly Updated 4th Edition of the book General Science & Technology Compendium for General Studies CSAT Paper 1 & State PCS provides the MOST UPDATED material for the UPSC...
History of Modern India TextGuide for Civil Services UPSC & State PSC Prelim & Main Exams | Previous Year Questions PYQs | powered with Expert’s Advice, Prelims & Mains Pointers | Chronological

History of Modern India TextGuide for Civil Services UPSC & State PSC Prelim & Main Exams | Previous Year Questions PYQs | powered with Expert’s Advice, Prelims & Mains Pointers | Chronological

Rs. 550.00Rs. 330.00
The book ‘History of Modern India TextGuide’ is not just a narrative of Modern India; it focuses on all the important personalities along with the events that continue to be relevant in...
IAS Aniruddh Yadav Notes for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services General Studies Paper 4 Main Exams

IAS Aniruddh Yadav Notes for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services General Studies Paper 4 Main Exams

Rs. 275.00Rs. 165.00
About this Book UPSC TOPPER’S NOTES' is a compilation of meticulously crafted handwritten notes by Aniruddh Yadav, who secured the 8th All India Rank in the UPSC CSE 2022, in...
51 Philosophical Essays with Mastering Essay & Answer Writing for UPSC Civil Services IAS/ IPS & State PSC Main Exams

51 Philosophical Essays with Mastering Essay & Answer Writing for UPSC Civil Services IAS/ IPS & State PSC Main Exams

Rs. 549.00Rs. 329.40
Book 1 - 51 Philosophical Essays has been prepared after a lot of team research pertaining to the inclusion of Topics similar to the 2021 Essay Paper. The 51 Topics...
Indian Polity & Governance Compendium with NCERT (Class 6 to 12) coverage for UPSC IAS & State PSC General Studies Prelim & Main Exams 5th Edition | Civil Services - Theory, Previous Year & Practice Objective & Subjective Question Bank

Indian Polity & Governance Compendium with NCERT (Class 6 to 12) coverage for UPSC IAS & State PSC General Studies Prelim & Main Exams 5th Edition | Civil Services - Theory, Previous Year & Practice Objective & Subjective Question Bank

Rs. 375.00Rs. 225.00
The thouroughly Updated 5th Edition of the book Indian Polity & Governance Compendium for General Studies CSAT Paper 1 & State PCS provides the MOST UPDATED material for the UPSC...
Errorless 13 Varsh-vaar Madhya Pradesh MPPSC Samanya Adhyayan Prelims Previous Year Solved Paper 1 (2024 - 2012) & Paper 2 (2024 - 2017) 3rd Hindi Edition | MPPCS PYQs|State Public Service Commission

Errorless 13 Varsh-vaar Madhya Pradesh MPPSC Samanya Adhyayan Prelims Previous Year Solved Paper 1 (2024 - 2012) & Paper 2 (2024 - 2017) 3rd Hindi Edition | MPPCS PYQs|State Public Service Commission

Rs. 350.00Rs. 210.00
The updated 3rd Hindi Edition of the book Errorless 13 Varsh-vaar Madhya Pradesh MPPSC Samanya Adhyayan Prelim Exam Previous Year Solved Paper 1 (2024 - 2012) & Paper 2 (2024...
NCERT Digest - Old + New NCERT & Tamil Nadu Textbooks - General Science for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services Exams | NCERT Class VI – X & TN Class X - XII | 30+ Hours Video | IAS Prelims & Mains

NCERT Digest - Old + New NCERT & Tamil Nadu Textbooks - General Science for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services Exams | NCERT Class VI – X & TN Class X - XII | 30+ Hours Video | IAS Prelims & Mains

Rs. 500.00Rs. 300.00
The 2nd Updated edition of Disha's popular NCERT Digest Series is now more powerful than before with the integration of Tamil Nadu Textbooks. This new edition Tamil Nadu & Old...
Mastering Nibandh avum Samanya Adhyayan Uttar Lekhan for Civil Services UPSC & State PSC Main Exams 2nd Hindi Edition | Essay & General Studies IAS Mains Answer Writing | Philosophical Essays

Mastering Nibandh avum Samanya Adhyayan Uttar Lekhan for Civil Services UPSC & State PSC Main Exams 2nd Hindi Edition | Essay & General Studies IAS Mains Answer Writing | Philosophical Essays

Rs. 349.00Rs. 209.40
The thoroughly revised & updated 2nd Hindi edition of the book Mastering Nibandh avum Uttar Lekhan for UPSC Civil Services IAS/ IPS & State PSC Main Exam, written by former IRS...

Unlocking the Civil Services exam with Best and Top-rated UPSC Books for Mains and Prelims

IAS is no piece of cake. It demands rigorous preparation and a pedal-to-the-metal effort. What’s required in addition is a burning surge of inspiration, a good teacher, and above all, a set of good-quality UPSC preparation books. Read below to find more about UPSC and how to select the best UPSC books for your own preparation as well.

About UPSC Exam

The IAS Exam or the Civil Services Exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission on an annual basis. Typically, the exam is carried out in three parts – Prelims, Mains and Interview respectively. Only when one part is qualified is that the aspirant is eligible to appear for the next part.

Importance of the Right Kind of Civil Services or UPSC Books.

In an era when oodles of UPSC books and study material is available both online and offline, it becomes even more important to be able to discern the right kind of Civil Services Preparation Books and material, particularly for your UPSC preparation. Besides, the syllabus is so vast that you cannot afford to waste your precious time studying from a book that is anything below standard.

How do I select the Best UPSC Civil Services Books for Prelims and Mains Preparation?

Although the best UPSC Civil Services books vary from candidate to candidate, the previous years’ IAS toppers usually recommend that the aspirants begin from NCERT books and then move on with good-quality UPSC reference books. Another crucial factor is what stage you are in, in your preparation. For instance, Prelims exam contains only objective questions, so in this stage, books with objective question papers are best-suited, whereas in Mains, there are nine theory papers, of which two are based on the optional subjects. So, in this stage, another kind of textbook fulfills the purpose for the UPSC aspirants.

Crack Civil Services Exam with Disha’s UPSC books!

In an era when oodles of UPSC study material is available both online and offline, Disha Publication strives to create Civil Services books that are not only simple to grasp but also cover the UPSC syllabus in deep detail. A wide array of books are available, both in English and Hindi, for all serious aspirants. With top-of-the-line subject matter experts and IAS connoisseurs, hundreds of professionals work together to produce each title of Disha’s UPSC books.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Are NCERT books sufficient for UPSC preparation? No. Even though the NCERT books cover the basic ideas of the topics, they, in themselves, are not sufficient for a full-fledged preparation of the UPSC exam. In addition to the NCERT books, aspirants require good-quality standard textbooks to take their preparation to the pinnacle.

2. Are Disha books available for optional subjects in 
IAS Mains? Yes, Disha books are available for optional subjects chosen by a wide array of UPSC aspirants.

3. How to practice mock tests for IAS and IPS preparation? Disha offers a collection of UPSC books that contain solved papers and MCQs from previous year question papers. These books are perfect to ace up your UPSC preparation. The books are supplemented with video courses and more study material for the aspirants!

4. Do Disha books contain the latest UPSC syllabus? Yes! Disha books for Civil Services are regularly updated by our team of IAS trend trackers and subject matter experts. All the Disha books are well synchronized with the latest UPSC syllabus.

5. Are Disha’s UPSC books suitable for beginner aspirants? Disha’s books are well-suited for both kind of aspirants – those in the beginner stage and those in the advanced stages as well.