A. Books
1. General Studies
General Studies Paper-I:
"Indian Polity" by M. Laxmikanth – Comprehensive coverage of Indian polity and governance.
"Modern India" by Bipan Chandra – For Indian history, focusing on the freedom struggle.
"Certificate Physical and Human Geography" by G.C. Leong – For geography.
General Studies Paper-II:
"Indian Administration" by M. Laxmikanth – For governance and administrative issues.
"International Relations" by Pavneet Singh – Covers global affairs and foreign policy.
General Studies Paper-III:
"Economic Survey" by Government of India – For current economic issues and policies.
"Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure" by R.R. Sethi – For environment and ecology.
"Disaster Management" by N. R. Narayana – Covers disaster management concepts and practices.
General Studies Paper-IV:
"Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude" by R. S. Naagarazan – A guide on ethical issues and decision-making.
Optional Subject - Forestry
"Forestry in India" by S.K. Singh – Essential for understanding forest management and policies.
"Forest Ecology and Management" by John E. L. Smith – Covers ecological principles and management techniques.
"Manual of Woody Landscape Plants" by Michael A. Dirr – Useful for understanding plant species.
"Tropical Forestry" by G.A. Barlow – Focuses on tropical forest management.
Essay Paper
"The Art of Essay Writing" by R.C. Sinha – Provides strategies and practice for essay writing.
B. Websites and Online Resources
1. UPSC Official Website – For official notifications, syllabus, and updates.
2. Insights on India – Offers study materials, daily current affairs updates, and test series.
3. IASbaba – Provides study resources, current affairs, and preparation tips.
4. BYJU'S – Offers online classes, study materials, and practice tests.
5. Unacademy – Includes online courses, lectures, and practice exams for UPSC preparation.
6. Testbook – Features practice tests, quizzes, and study guides.
7. Forestry in India – Dedicated to forestry studies with resources and information relevant to the field.