Hey!!!! Here are some preparation tips for Civil Services Preliminary Exam for the Candidate who are preparing for this Exam


-make notes of the related topics as you go through the books and other study material

-Never go through any book on the eve of examination.

-Don't read any new topic.

-Don't get engaged with any confusing question or problem on the eve of the examination.


-Rely on your prior preparation that alone will help you.

-Take a good sleep on the eve of examination. It is most important tip for your brilliant performance.

-Do not lose your confidence.


Syllabus for Civil Services Preliminary Exam

Syllabus for Paper 1:

-Current events (National and International)

-History of India

-Geography of the world (Physical, Social, Economic)

-Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution

-Economic and Social Development

-General Issues (Environmental Ecology, Bio-Diversity, Climate change etcs.)

-General Science



Syllabus for Paper 2:

-Comprehension

-Interpersonal Skills

-Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

-Decision making and problem solving

-General mental ability

-Basic Numeracy

-Data Interpretation

-Comprehension Skill (English)


Essential Books For IAS Prelims
-History Of Modern India – Bipan Chandra. (History)
-India’s Struggle For Independence – Bipan Chandra. (History)
-India’s Ancient Past – R.S. Sharma. (History)
-History Of Medieval India – Satish Chandra. (History)
-The Wonder That Was India – A.L. Bhasham. (Culture)
-Indian Art and Culture – Nitin Singhania. (Culture)
-Geography of India – Majid Husain. (Geography)
-Oxford School Atlas – Oxford. (Geography)
-Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong. (Geography)
-Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations – M. Laxmikanth. (Polity)
-Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh. (Economy)
-Economic Survey. (Economy)
-Science and Technology in India – TMH. (Science and Technology)
-Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure – Rajagopalan. (Environment)
-Environment for Civil Services Prelims and Mains – Khuller. (Environment)
-India Year Book (Current Affairs)
-Manorama Yearbook. (Current Affairs)
-CSAT Paper – 2 Manual by TMH or CSAT-II – Arihant (CSAT – Paper 2)
-Analytical Reasoning – M. K. Pandey (CSAT – Paper 2: Analytical Reasoning)
-Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R. S.Aggarwal (CSAT Paper 2: Reasoning)