UPSC Books

Post Independence India, 2e by Snehil Tripathi & Sonali Bansal for UPSC CSE 2026

Post-Independence India has become an important component of the UPSC syllabus, particularly under GS Paper I, where UPSC asks about important events, issues and developments after 1947.The book begins with the condition of India at the time of Independence and then explains the process through which the newly independent country attempted to establish a stable political system, integrate its territory, build institutions, develop its economy and address social and regional challenges.A major advantage is that the authors have written the book from the basics, without assuming that the reader already possesses extensive knowledge of post-Independence history. McGraw Hill specifically highlights the use of bolding, highlighting, illustrations, analysis and special notes to make the material easier to study. 

CAPF - Assistant Commandant Exam (Paper-1): General Studies, General Ability and Intelligence (English

This book is intended to provide comprehensive preparation for CAPF AC Paper-I, which tests candidates on General Ability and Intelligence, General Studies, Current Events, Indian Polity & Economy, History, Geography, Science and Security-related issues.It is particularly useful because CAPF Paper-I requires a combination of static General Studies, current affairs and aptitude/intelligence, rather than preparation in just one subject.Major areas coveredGeneral Ability & IntelligenceLogical reasoningAnalytical abilityNumerical abilityData interpretationBasic quantitative aptitudeMental abilityProblem-solvingGeneral StudiesIndian historyIndian cultureGeographyIndian polityIndian ConstitutionEconomyGeneral scienceEnvironment and ecology

(Old Edition) Lok Prashasan for UPSC (Hindi), 2E

This book is essentially a complete introductory-to-advanced reference on Public Administration, particularly useful for candidates preparing for UPSC Public Administration Optional and for students wanting a structured understanding of administrative theory and Indian administration.The book is divided into two broad parts:Administrative TheoryIndian AdministrationThis two-part structure is one of its main strengths because it first explains general theories and principles of administration and then applies the subject to the Indian administrative system. Part I — Administrative TheoryThis section establishes the conceptual foundation of Public Administration.It covers:Introduction to Public AdministrationBasic concepts and principlesMeaning, nature and scope of administrationTheories of administrationAdministrative behaviourAccountability and controlAdministrative systemsPersonnel administrationFinancial administrationThe theory section is particularly important for understanding concepts that repeatedly appear in Public Administration Optional Paper I.

(Old Edition) General Studies P2

If this is a UPSC/PCS General Studies Paper 2 preparation book, its coverage would generally focus on:Indian Polity & ConstitutionConstitution of IndiaFundamental Rights and DutiesDirective PrinciplesParliamentPresident and GovernorPrime Minister and Council of MinistersSupreme Court and High CourtsConstitutional and statutory bodiesGovernanceGovernment policiesTransparency and accountabilityE-governanceCitizen chartersCivil servicesNGOs and pressure groupsDevelopment and governance issuesSocial JusticeWelfare schemesVulnerable sectionsHealth and educationPoverty and hungerSocial-sector programmesIssues concerning women, children, elderly and disadvantaged groupsInternational RelationsIndia's relations with neighbouring countriesBilateral and multilateral relationsInternational organisationsGlobal institutionsRegional groupingsIndia's foreign-policy interests

(Old Edition) General Studies P1

If you mean the UPSC Civil Services General Studies Paper 1 (GS Paper 1) preparation book, “Old Edition” can refer to several different books because multiple publishers use the title General Studies Paper 1 / General Studies P1.Generally, a General Studies Paper 1 book for UPSC covers the four major areas of GS Mains Paper I:Indian Heritage & CultureHistoryGeographySociety1. Indian Heritage & CultureThe book typically covers:Indian art and cultureArchitectureSculpturePaintingsLiteratureMusic and danceReligious and philosophical traditionsCultural institutionsImportant cultural heritage sitesContributions of different periods to Indian culture2. Indian HistoryThis is usually the largest component.It covers:Ancient IndiaIndus Valley CivilizationVedic periodMahajanapadasBuddhism and JainismMauryan and Gupta periodsSouth Indian kingdomsMedieval IndiaDelhi SultanateMughal EmpireRegional kingdomsBhakti and Sufi movementsMedieval art and architectureModern IndiaEuropean expansionBritish ruleEconomic impact of colonialismRevolt of 1857Social and religious reform movementsRise of nationalismIndian National CongressGandhian movementsRevolutionary movementsConstitutional developmentsIndependence and Partition

(Old Edition) Bhartiya Arthvyavastha (Hindi)

नितिन सिंघानिया द्वारा लिखित भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था के इस चौथे संस्करण में यह पुस्तक UPSC और अन्य प्रतियोगिता परीक्षाओं में इस भाग से पूछे जाने वाले जटिल और एकीकृत प्रश्नो का सफलतापूर्वक हल करने के लिए उम्मीदवारों को तैयार करती है। यह पुस्तक आर्थिक मुद्दों को विस्तार से करने और उन्हें स्थिर आर्थिक अवधारणाओं से जोड़ने का एक प्रयास है। पाठकों को इस पुस्तक को पूरी तरह से और व्यापक रूप से समझने में सक्षम बनाने के लिए विषयों को सुव्यवस्थित तरीके से और बड़ी वैचारिक स्पष्टता के साथ व्यवस्थित किया गया है। यह पुस्तक विभिन्न परीक्षाओं के सभी स्तरों पर इस विषय की तैयारी करने वाले छात्रों को एक पूर्ण आकांक्षI केंद्रित वन-स्टॉप समाधान प्रदान करती है। पुस्तक को अद्वितीय, व्यापक तरीके से डिज़ाइन किया गया है, जिसमें खूबसूरती से डिज़ाइन किए गए माइंड मैप, फ्लोचार्ट, बIक्स में महत्वपूर्ण विशेषताएँ हैं और यह इस विषय के लिए बहुत अधिक मूल्यवान है।With this book, you get access to McGraw Hill Edge – a digital platform with high-quality learning resources that provides you the edge to excel at your exams.On the McGraw Hill Edge platform, you can access mock test, practice tests, expert sessions, comprehensive study materials and exam preparation strategies, all designed to enhance your preparation and give you the winning edge. Moreover, its mobile and web app interface makes learning convenient and accessible! Follow the instructions given in the book to get access.पुस्तक की मुख्य विशेषताएं:1. केंद्रीय बजट 2023-24 और आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण 2022-23 पर नवीनतम अपडेट2. एमएसएमई (MSME) क्षेत्र, कौशल विकास और प्रौद्योगिकी और वित्त की प्रमुख अवधारणाओं पर 3 नए अध्याय3. केंद्रीय बजट 2023-24 के प्रमुख बिंदुओं के साथ पुस्तक के अंत में मल्टीकलर प्लक-आउट चार्ट4. कृषि, भूमि सुधार, स्वास्थ्य और शिक्षा जैसे विषयों के साथ पूरी तरह से संशोधित अध्याय5. नीति आयोग की रिपोर्ट से नवीनतम तथ्य और विश्लेषण और प्रासंगिक अध्यायों में राष्ट्रीय और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सूचकांकों का उल्लेख6. अभ्यास के लिए UPSC प्रारंभिक और मुख्य परीक्षाओं के अध्याय-वार पिछले वर्षों के प्रश्न (2010-22)

(Old Edition) Science and Technology

(Old Edition) Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change & Disaster Management, 3E

Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change & Disaster Management, 3E by Ravi P. Agrahari, published by McGraw Hill, is a comprehensive preparation book primarily aimed at UPSC, IES, IFoS and State Civil Services examinations. The 3rd edition covers both Prelims and Mains requirements and combines conceptual explanations with PYQs, practice questions, mind maps, figures and flowcharts. Major contentsEnvironmental EcologyBasics of ecologyEcological factorsAdaptationsPopulation and community ecologyEcosystemsClimate ChangeClimate change and related issuesClimatic parametersInternational conferences and environmental cooperationEnvironmental GovernanceIndian environmental regulatory bodiesEnvironmental laws and ActsEnvironmental movementsEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA)Pollution & Waste ManagementAir, water and other forms of pollutionSolid-waste managementBiodiversity & WildlifeBiomes and biogeographical zonesNatural vegetation and forests of IndiaBiodiversity conservationWildlife conservationIUCN and threatened speciesSpecies recovery programmesDisaster ManagementDisasters in IndiaInstitutional frameworkPrevention and mitigationPreparedness and responseRecovery and rehabilitationCapacity developmentInternational cooperationCauses, vulnerability and mitigation of different disastersIt also contains UPSC Mains answers, objective practice questions, previous-year questions and practice papers, making it useful as a combined Environment + Disaster Management source. 

(Old Edition) Vigyaan aur Prodyogiki

इस पुस्तक के साथ, आपको मैकग्रा हिल एज़ का नि:शुल्क विशेष एक्सेस मिलता है। उल्लेखनीय है कि मैकग्रा हिल एज़, उच्च गुणवत्ता वाले लर्निंग रिसोर्स वाला एक डिजिटल प्लेटफ़ॉर्म जो आपको अपनी परीक्षाओं में उत्कृष्टता प्राप्त करने में सहायता प्रदान करता हैमैकग्रा हिल एज़ प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पर, आप मॉक टेस्ट, प्रैक्टिस टेस्ट, उत्तर और स्पष्टीकरण के साथ प्रारंभिक परीक्षा के PYQ's, 2022 मुख्य परीक्षा के प्रश्न और उत्तर, मुख्य परीक्षा के लिए मॉडल प्रश्न और उत्तर, मुख्य अवधारणाओं को समझाने वाले वीडियो और ‘परीक्षा की तैयारी कैसे करें’ के साथ-साथ परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण से महत्वपूर्ण और आगामी विषयों पर वेबिनार तक को एक्सेस कर सकते हैं, ये सभी आपकी तैयारी को बढ़ाने और आपकी सफलता में सहायता हेतु डिज़ाइन किए गए हैं। इसके अलावा, इसका मोबाइल और वेब ऐप इंटरफ़ेस लर्निंग को सुविधाजनक और सुलभ बनाता है!एक्सेस पाने के लिए पुस्तक में दिए गए निर्देशों का पालन करें।पुस्तक की मुख्य विशेषताएं:1. विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी के विभिन्न वर्गों से संबंधित नवीनतम विकास घटनाक्रमों/समसामयिक मामलों/सरकारी योजनाओं और कार्यक्रमों पर व्यापक कवरेज है I2. परीक्षा पैटर्न को ध्यान में रखते हुए सभी इकाइयों को हालिया समसामयिक घटनाओं (updates) से जोड़ने के लिए अंतःविषय दृष्टिकोण अपनाया गया हैI3. विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय और विभागों की वार्षिक रिपोर्ट 2023, सीओपी26, केंद्रीय बजट 2023, नीति आयोग की रिपोर्ट आदि जैसे सरकारी दस्तावेजों से नवीनतम और महत्वपूर्ण अद्यतन जानकारी को शामिल किया गया है।4. क्विक रिवीज़न और याद रखने में आसानी के लिए 70+ इन्फोग्राफिक्स, फ्लो चार्ट, टेबल, आकृतियाँ और नोट्स शामिल हैं I5. परीक्षा की प्रवृत्ति को समझने और स्व-मूल्यांकन में मदद करने के लिए यूपीएससी प्रारंभिक परीक्षा के गत वर्षों के प्रश्नों (2023 सहित) को अध्यायवार जोड़ा गया है।6. मॉडल उत्तरों हेतु यूपीएससी मुख्य परीक्षा के गत वर्षों के प्रश्नों का, उनके समाधान सहित एक अलग खंड सम्मिलित किया गया हैI।

ESE-CE 2027 Solved Papers (2000-2026) | Civil Engineering Paper-2 | Chapter & Year-Wise PYQs | UPSC Engineering Services Prep Book | ESE Prelims Exam Papers

After GATE, the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) is the most prestigious and competitive career path for Civil Engineering graduates. To secure a rank in the UPSC, solving real past papers is non-negotiable.The ESE-CE 2027 Chapter & Year-Wise Solved Papers (2000–2026) puts over a quarter-century of exam intelligence in your hands. Expertly curated and smartly organized, this book is designed to move you from foundational theory to full-length exam mastery.The Hybrid Prep System: Why This Book WorksUnlike standard question banks, this guide utilizes a Dual-Phase Learning Model to ensure zero knowledge gaps:Phase 1: Chapter-Wise Solved Papers (2000–2015) Start by mastering individual subjects. By solving 15 years of questions chapter-by-chapter, you build deep conceptual clarity in topics like Structural Analysis, Geotechnical Engineering, and Fluid Mechanics.Phase 2: Year-Wise Solved Papers (2016–2026) Once your foundation is solid, switch to full-length papers. Practice the last 11 years of exams in their original format to build "exam temperament," manage time effectively, and understand the modern UPSC questioning style.What’s Inside: ESE-CE 2027 Complete Archive26 Years of Authentic PYQs: A comprehensive collection covering the evolution of Civil Engineering Paper-2 from 2000 to the most recent 2026 exam.Detailed Step-by-Step Solutions: No more guessing. Every question is accompanied by a professional explanation to build your engineering intuition.Expert Review Panel: All questions and solutions have been vetted by subject matter experts to ensure 100% technical accuracy.Trend Identification: Easily spot high-frequency topics and recurring question patterns that UPSC favors year after year.Versatile Preparation: While optimized for ESE Prelims, the rigor of these questions makes this book an excellent resource for GATE and PSU exams (NHAI, DMRC, PWD, and more).Comprehensive Syllabus CoverageMaster every pillar of the Civil Engineering Paper-2 syllabus:Geotechnical & Foundation EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering (Water, Waste Water, & Pollution)Fluid Mechanics, Open Channel Flow, & Hydraulic MachinesHydrology & Irrigation EngineeringTransportation Engineering (Highways, Railways, & Airports)Surveying & GeologyStop Guessing. Start Solving. Whether you are a first-time aspirant or a repeat candidate looking to refine your rank, this book provides the structure and practice volume required to excel. 26 years of ESE history is now organized to work for you.

ESE-CE 2027 Study Guide | Civil Engineering Paper-2 | Complete Theory, Practice Sets & Solved Papers (2017-2026) | UPSC Engineering Services Prep Book | ESE Prelims Exam Guide

Among all competitive exams for engineering graduates, the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) stands at the summit. Clearing it demands more than just hard work—it requires a focused, structured system. The ESE-CE 2027 Study Guide for Civil Engineering Paper-II is engineered to provide exactly that: sharp theory, high-intensity practice, and a decade of exam intelligence.The GKP ESE-CE Guide Advantage: Everything in One PlaceNo more jumping between multiple textbooks. This guide is built to get you exam-ready by streamlining your study process into three core pillars:Pillar 1: Structured Theory Every chapter features updated, syllabus-aligned theory. We’ve stripped away the fluff to focus on the concepts, formulas, and derivations that UPSC actually tests. From Matrix Method of Structural Analysis to Design of Steel Structures, the theory is optimized for rapid learning.Pillar 2: 10 Years of Solved Papers (2017–2026) Understand the evolution of the ESE Preliminary exam. We provide a decade of fully solved papers with detailed, step-by-step explanations, allowing you to decode the shifting patterns and rising difficulty levels of the 2027 cycle.Pillar 3: Reinforcement Practice Knowledge without application is a gap. Every chapter concludes with targeted practice exercises designed to test your retention and build your problem-solving speed—a critical factor for the ESE Prelims.Key Features of the 2027 EditionExpert-Curated Content: Developed and reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts to ensure 100% technical accuracy.High-Frequency Topic Identification: Based on trend analysis of the last 20 years, we highlight the "Must-Know" topics that carry the highest weightage in the exam.Syllabus Integrity: 100% aligned with the latest UPSC notification, covering all sections of Civil Engineering Paper-II.Exam Temperament Builder: Designed to help you transition from textbook learning to the high-pressure environment of the Preliminary exam.Comprehensive Subject MappingMaster the entire Civil Engineering Paper-II landscape:Building Materials & Structural EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering & Foundation DesignFluid Mechanics & Hydraulic MachinesEnvironmental Engineering & Water ResourcesTransportation Engineering (Highways, Railways, & Airports)Surveying, Geology, & Construction ManagementNo fluff. Just results. Whether you are a final-year student on your first attempt or a repeat aspirant refining your strategy, this guide provides the right content, in the right order. Secure your future in India's premier engineering services with the GKP ESE-CE 2027 Study Guide.

ESE-GS & EA 2027 Study Guide | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude Paper-1 | Solved Papers 2017-2026 | Practice Questions & Concept Notes for All Engg. Branches

While technical mastery is essential, Paper-1 (General Studies & Engineering Aptitude) is often the deciding factor in clearing the ESE Prelims. The ESE-GS & EA 2027 Study Guide by GKP is your all-in-one resource to conquer this diverse paper, designed specifically for aspirants across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication branches.Why Paper-1 is the "Rank-Maker"With 10 diverse subjects ranging from Information Technology to Ethics, Paper-1 tests your versatility as an engineer. This GKP guide streamlines these non-technical domains into sharp, high-yield concept notes, ensuring you don't get lost in "no-fluff" theory.What’s Inside: The Complete GS & EA Prep System10 Years of Fully Solved Papers (2017–2026): Analyze the evolution of Paper-1 since its introduction. Every question is accompanied by detailed, professional explanations to help you understand the logic behind the "correct" choice.Chapter-wise Concept Notes: Specialized theory for all 10 syllabus modules, written in a technical-friendly language for engineering graduates.Targeted Practice Exercises: Immediate reinforcement after every chapter to lock in concepts and improve your speed in the exam’s objective format.Trend-Based Prioritization: We identify "High-Frequency" topics—like Life Cycle Costing in Project Management or Standardization in Quality—so you know exactly where to focus.Expertly Curated & Reviewed: Content is vetted by subject matter experts to ensure accuracy in complex topics like Ethics and Environment.Comprehensive Coverage of All 10 ModulesThis guide is 100% aligned with the latest UPSC ESE 2027 syllabus:Current Issues: National and International importance (Social, Economic, & Industrial).Engineering Aptitude: Logical reasoning and analytical ability.Engineering Mathematics & Numerical Analysis: Core mathematical foundations.General Principles of Design, Drawing & Importance of Safety: Essential engineering fundamentals.Standards and Quality Practices: Manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and services.Basics of Energy and Environment: Conservation, pollution, and climate change.Basics of Project Management: Planning, scheduling, and execution.Basics of Material Science and Engineering: Properties and applications.Information and Communication Technologies (ICT): Tools and their impact on society and engineering.Ethics and Values in Engineering Profession: Professionalism and moral reasoning.Built for Success. Whether you are a first-time candidate or a repeat aspirant looking to boost your Paper-1 score, this guide provides the right content in the right order. Secure your competitive edge with the GKP ESE-GS & EA 2027 Study Guide.