A. Books for Nursing Subjects
1. "Comprehensive Guide for Nursing Competitive Exam" by Preeti Agarwal, R.S. Sharma, and Vinod Gupta
Covers core nursing concepts and includes practice questions.
Ideal for foundational understanding and practical preparation.
2. "Target High" by H.C. Rawat
Specifically designed for nursing officer exams, with theory and previous year papers.
3. "ESIC Nursing Officer Exam Guide" by RPH Editorial Board
Focused on ESIC/UPSC nursing officer exams, including mock tests and essential topics.
B. Books for General Topics
1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs
"Lucent’s General Knowledge" by Lucent Publications
"General Knowledge 2024" by Manohar Pandey
2. Aptitude and Logical Reasoning
"A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning" by R.S. Aggarwal
3. English Comprehension
"Objective General English" by S.P. Bakshi
"Word Power Made Easy" by Norman Lewis
C. Online Resources
1. Mock Tests and Practice Papers
Testbook offers comprehensive mock test series and previous year question papers for detailed practice
Adda247 provides nursing officer-specific resources, including test patterns and preparation guides.
2. Syllabus and Updates
Official UPSC and ESIC websites (upsc.gov.in and esic.gov.in) for official notifications and syllabus details