I can tell you about the best books required for preparing PCS Exam :-

for General Study Exam you can refer NCERT books from class 6th to 12th and Some of the other good books for PCS Exam are:-

Indian politics by Lakshmikanth

Ancient India by D.D.Kausambi’s Historical Outline

Medieval India By J.L.Mehta

General Studies Manual 2011

Civil Services Interview Success Profile & Personality Development by Dr.K.K. Sharma

Gandhi & Subhash By B.L.Growers

R.P.Sharma G.K. & G.S

Civil Services Success Planner by Dr.K.K. Sharma


A.L. Basham's Buddhism & Jainism

Public Administration by Urmila sharma and S.K. sharma


The Punjab civil services rules: Volume 1, Part 1 and 2, Volume 2 by Punjab (India). Dept. of Finance, Punjab (India).


Educational qualifications are:-

A Candidate should possess a degree of bachelor in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.


Age:-

Candidate should not be less than 21 years and more than 38 years of age



I can provide you PCS Exam Fee:-

Preliminary Examination

Category Amount

SC/ST Punjab and Other States NA

Backword Classes Punjab NA

Ex-Servicemen Punjab and Other States (Excluding LDESM) NA

All Other Categories 3000




Pattern of Preliminary Exam

Paper Subject No of Questions Marks Time Allowed


I General Studies 100 250 2 Hrs.


II Aptitude Test 80 200 2 Hrs.

Total 180 450 ----------