How to prepare for UPSC exams after B.A(Hons) in Political science to become a Civil Servant? Suggest me the best books that I have to refer.

DEAR SIR
I have done my B.A HONOURS in political science.I want to became a civil servant,but i dont know how to prepare for the exam.I will be very grateful if u help me out and could suggest me what books do I have refer to...
THANK YOU.

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It's nice to know that you are BA (Hons.) in Political Science. It will help you much for the preparation of Preliminary Exam and Interview. Following are the steps:- (1) For English Paper prepare Grammar portion as studied in class X. (2) For GK learn NCERT Books from class VIII to XII. (3) For Optional Subjects learn degree level books. Don't use many books for single topic, just clear your concept. (4) Last and important point be Honest your-self, for preparation. Good- Luck...!!!

you have advantegous over the candidates who are of other streams , if you had also history during your garaduation then it is now very easy for you to prepare for UPSC prelims PAPER-I of GENERAL ABILITY whose half of courses is roam around history & pol.science.

which is as folows

• Current events of national and international importance.
  
• History of India and Indian National Movement.
  
• Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of
  India and the World.
• Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System,
  Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
• Economic and Social Development -Sustainable Development, Poverty,
  Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
• General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate
  Change - that do not require subject specialisation
  
• BOOKS:-NCERT BOOKS FROM CLASS 4TO 12 standard,read newspaper regularily,purchase some correspondance course,learn your graduation books for your ELECTIVE subject.
  
  PAPER-II ENGLISH COMPREHENSION
  
  
• comprises of english grammer,passages,so do parctices for same by from some standard books like wren & martin by S'CHAND publication's.

note:- do solve previous year question paper in one sitting within time limit.
take good sleep & time bound conceptual study besides other things.

You are definitely eligible for the Examination.

IPS : indian police Service or a High level job in Police department for simplicity.

to get this job in Indian government What you have to doo..?

you have to appear in the examination called UPSC CSE(civil service examination) . This UPSC CSE is a common entrance examination to get placed in to services like IAS/IPS/IFS/IRS/etc., services which are upto 23 ok

next who are eligible to write this examination.?

eligible candidates are those who complete their degree from any discipline it may be engineering , It may be arts, It may Commerce, It may management studies what ever discipline background students are eligible to write in this examination.

as you are doing Bachelor degree in some subject why not .? you are for sure eligible for this entrance examination.

Now the time to start your preparation mentally and physically, Know your pros and cons and then start of the preparation ok.

As you are aspiring for the service where physical fitness is a must from now on you have to concentrate on your fitness levels and etc.,

all the best for your preparation.

for any type of help you can contact us through this forum.Following are good books for civil service:-
1. Indian History - India Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra; NCERT Books ( XI & XII )
2. Geography - Spectrum
3. Indian Polity - Constitution of India by Bakshi
4. Indian Economy - Plus One, Plus Two Books, Pratiyogita Darpan
5. General Science - Tata Mc Graw Hill Guide
6. Mental Ability - Quantitative Apitude by R.S. Aggarwal
7. Current Affairs - Some magazines and Newspapers
i. The Hindu/The Times of India
ii. Frontline
iii. Civil Service Chronicle
iv. Chanakya
v. Competition WIZARD
vi. Civil Services Today
8. Guides
1. Tata Mc Graw Hill
2. Spectrum
3. Unique
Topic Wise Reference On General Studies
Books on Indian History & Culture:
NCERT (+ 2 level) � Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India.
Publication Division : Gazetteer of India (Vol 2 : History & Culture)
Gandhi Nehru Tagore & Ambedkar � Gopal Krishna
Bipin Chandra - Modern India
A.C.Banerjee - History of Modern India Raghavan Aiyer � Mahatma Gandhi

Books on Geography:
NCERT : Physical Geography of India for X - XII Std
A Good School Atlas
Sharma & Cotinho : Economic and Commercial Geography of India.
Khullar : India- A Comprehnsive Geography
Charles Farro : General Principles of World Geography
Charles Farro : Monsoon Asia Reports published by Centre for Science and Enviornment And Tata Energy Research Institute
National journal - Kurukshetra, Yojana etc.
Down to earth

Books on Indian Economy:
NCERT (+1 level)�Evolution of Indian Economy(I C Dhingra).
Mishra & Puri or Dutt & Sundaram - Indian Economy
Economic Survey
The Economic Times,Business Standard
Yojana

Books on Social and National Issues :
Social Problem - Ram Ahuja
Social Welfare Magazine - Published by ministry of social welfare
Yojana/Kurukshetra
IIPa Journal

Books on Indian Polity:
NCERT (+1 level)�Indian Political System
N.L. Madan : Bhartiya Rajya Vyavastha
D.D. Basu�Indian Constitution
Kashyap�Constitution of India
Publication Division�Subhash C. Kashyap : Our Parliament
P.M. Bakshi�Indian Constitution
Our Constitution : Subhash C. kashyap
Perspective on Constitution : S.C. Kashyap
Frontline Magazine
IIPa Journal

Books on Science & Technology:
NCERT : (10 level) : Science, (+2 level) : Biology.
Popular Science Series (CSIR)
Reports Of the Ministry of Science and Technology Yojana
Science Reporter
Science and Technology in India - Spectrum

Books on Statistics:
(NCERT +1 level) Elementary Statistics
S.C.Gupta : Statistical Methods

Books on India and the World :
Journal of peace Studies
World Focus
Strategic Analysis
South Asian Journal

Other Books for General Studies:
1. India Year Book latest
2. One competitive Magazine
3. Guides like Tata Mc Graw Hill, Spectrum or Unique For General Reference 4. The Pearson General Studies Manual.

Good luck and prepare well.