Which are the best sources, books and other content to prepare for civil services exam both for the preliminary and main exam?
I'm looking forward appearing for UPSC civil services exam. As a beginner, I would like to know about the best sources which will be helpful in the preparation.
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Hi,
There are so many contents for UPSC study
Check here:
https://www.books4jobs.com/8-must-have-books-to-clear-ias-prelims-in-1st-attempt/ -
Hi there, the IAS exam or CSE is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The exam is conducted at an all-India level. UPSC recruits the candidates for Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Central Civil Services through this exam. All the ministries and the departments in the union and state governments are headed by the IAS officers that make this exam the prestigious one in the nation. The topper of the IAS exam has the opportunity to become the Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India. It is the highest bureaucratic position one person can have in India. Al...more
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Hello Pankaj,
Please follow the link provided for complete details about books for civil services exams:
https://www.books4jobs.com/8-must-have-books-to-clear-ias-prelims-in-1st-attempt/
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