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Combo (set of 2 Books) Ancient & Medieval History Simplified by Avadh Ojha for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services Prelims & Mains | Powered with Infographics, Mindmaps, Pictures & Tables

Combo (set of 2 Books) Ancient & Medieval History Simplified by Avadh Ojha for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services Prelims & Mains | Powered with Infographics, Mindmaps, Pictures & Tables

Rs. 900.00Rs. 630.00
The Combo (set of 2 Books) Ancient & Medieval History Simplified by Avadh Ojha in a never before 4 color format Book written in an Infographic format.✍ Combining period wise...
Disha  s SMARTER One Liner Question Answer Format Samanya Gyan avum Samsamyiki 2026 for Competitive Exams 5th Edition | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | UPSC, PSC, SSC, Bank, Rlwys RRB, CDS, NDA

Disha s SMARTER One Liner Question Answer Format Samanya Gyan avum Samsamyiki 2026 for Competitive Exams 5th Edition | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | UPSC, PSC, SSC, Bank, Rlwys RRB, CDS, NDA

Rs. 190.00Rs. 135.00
The thoroughly revised, updated & upgraded 5th edition of Disha s SMARTER Samanya Gyan & Samsamyiki 2026 for Competitive Exams now comes in a new One Liner Question Answer 2...
Ancient History of India Simplified by Avadh Ojha for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services Exams | 4 color Book Powered with Infographics, Mindmaps, Pictures & Tables

Ancient History of India Simplified by Avadh Ojha for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services Exams | 4 color Book Powered with Infographics, Mindmaps, Pictures & Tables

Rs. 450.00Rs. 315.00
Ancient History Simplified by Avadh Ojha in a never before 4 color format Book written in an Infographic format. ✍Combining period wise historical account, Ancient History by Avadh Ojha covers...
Mastering Essay & Answer Writing with Analysis for Civil Services Mains 3rd Edition | UPSC IAS/ IPS & State PSC step by step guide | General Studies (GS)

Mastering Essay & Answer Writing with Analysis for Civil Services Mains 3rd Edition | UPSC IAS/ IPS & State PSC step by step guide | General Studies (GS)

Rs. 400.00Rs. 290.00
The Third Edition of the Bestselling Book Mastering Essay & Answer Writing for UPSC Civil Services & State PSC Main Exam, authored by Dr. Awdhesh Singh, has been thoroughly updated...
Geography NCERT PLUS Objective & Subjective Question Bank for UPSC & State PSC CSE Prelim & Main Exams 2nd Edition | Physical, Indian, Human and Geography through Maps

Geography NCERT PLUS Objective & Subjective Question Bank for UPSC & State PSC CSE Prelim & Main Exams 2nd Edition | Physical, Indian, Human and Geography through Maps

Rs. 500.00Rs. 380.00
The thoroughly revised & updated 2nd Edition of the Book Geography NCERT PLUS Objective & Subjective Question Bank for UPSC CSE & State PSC Prelim & Main Exams is another...
Science, Technology & Ecology NCERT PLUS Objective & Subjective Question Bank for UPSC & State PSC CSE Prelim & Main Exams 2nd Edition | Environment

Science, Technology & Ecology NCERT PLUS Objective & Subjective Question Bank for UPSC & State PSC CSE Prelim & Main Exams 2nd Edition | Environment

Rs. 450.00Rs. 335.00
The 2nd Edition of the Book Science, Technology & Ecology NCERT PLUS Objective & Subjective Question Bank for UPSC CSE & State PSC Prelim & Main Exams is another unique...
Indian Economy NCERT PLUS Objective & Subjective Question Bank for UPSC & State PSC CSE Prelim & Main Exams 2nd Edition

Indian Economy NCERT PLUS Objective & Subjective Question Bank for UPSC & State PSC CSE Prelim & Main Exams 2nd Edition

Rs. 360.00Rs. 250.00
The thoroughly revised & updated 2nd Edition of the Book Indian Economy NCERT PLUS Objective & Subjective Question Bank for UPSC CSE & State PSC Prelim & Main Exams is...
UPSC New Syllabus & Tips to Crack IAS Preliminary and Mains Exam with Rapid GK 2019 ebook 3rd Edition

UPSC New Syllabus & Tips to Crack IAS Preliminary and Mains Exam with Rapid GK 2019 ebook 3rd Edition

Rs. 180.00Rs. 154.00
UPSC New Syllabus & Tips to Crack IAS Preliminary and Mains Exam with Rapid GK 2019 ebook is the revised 3rd edition of the syllabus book for undergraduate STUDENTS taking...
NCERT (Kaksha 6 to 12) Saar Sangrah for UPPSC Prelims One Liner Hindi Edition | Uttar Pradesh Civil Services | Summary/ Saaransh/ Sankalan

NCERT (Kaksha 6 to 12) Saar Sangrah for UPPSC Prelims One Liner Hindi Edition | Uttar Pradesh Civil Services | Summary/ Saaransh/ Sankalan

Rs. 600.00Rs. 360.00
The First Edition of NCERT (Kaksha 6 to 12) Saar Sangrah for UPPSC Prelims One Liner Hindi Edition by Disha captures Saar of Old & New NCERT Class 6 to 12 Books...
Combo Offer -The Secret Code of UPSC Toppers +From Chaos to Clarity: The journey of a UPSC Aspirant | Strategies & Life Lessons for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services Exams

Combo Offer -The Secret Code of UPSC Toppers +From Chaos to Clarity: The journey of a UPSC Aspirant | Strategies & Life Lessons for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services Exams

Rs. 548.00Rs. 225.00
The Secret Code of UPSC ToppersThis is NOT just another book on how to crack UPSC. • This will not teach you how to crack Prelims, Mains or the Interview...
From Chaos to Clarity: The journey of a UPSC Aspirant | Strategies & Life Lessons for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services Exams

From Chaos to Clarity: The journey of a UPSC Aspirant | Strategies & Life Lessons for UPSC & State PSC Civil Services Exams

Rs. 299.00Rs. 188.00
Ankur, a UPSC aspirant was crippled with many issues ranging from stress, anxiety, depression, constant pressure from parents, peers & society, FOMO, and his own limiting beliefs.✍ Ankur’s life and...
UPSC Paper 2 CSAT 30 Topic-wise IAS Prelims Previous Year Solved Papers (1995 - 2024) with 3 Practice Sets | Civil Services Aptitude Test PYQs Question Bank & Mock Tests

UPSC Paper 2 CSAT 30 Topic-wise IAS Prelims Previous Year Solved Papers (1995 - 2024) with 3 Practice Sets | Civil Services Aptitude Test PYQs Question Bank & Mock Tests

Rs. 350.00Rs. 210.00
The Book UPSC CSAT 30 Topic-wise IAS Prelims Previous Year Solved Papers 2 (1995 - 2024) with 3 Practice Sets consists of the past 30 years solved questions of the...

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.