Top Books for RPSC 2025-2026 – Subject-Wise Preparation Guide
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) conducts various prestigious state-level examinations, including RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service), School Lecturer, Junior Accountant, Senior Teacher (Grade II), College Lecturer, and many more.
Cracking these exams requires not only dedication and a disciplined study plan but also the right set of preparation books. Since RPSC exams have a strong emphasis on Rajasthan’s history, culture, geography, and current affairs along with general subjects like polity, economy, and science, your choice of books will directly impact your preparation quality.
This RPSC 2025-2026 preparation guide will give you subject-wise book recommendations strictly from Ashirwad Publication’s listed publishers such as Arihant Publication, Lucent Publication, Kiran Prakashan, Crown Publication, Spectrum, and Disha Publication.
Why Book Selection is Crucial for RPSC Exams
- Syllabus Alignment – The best books cover the entire RPSC syllabus without unnecessary content.
- Authenticity – Trusted publishers ensure factual accuracy, especially for Rajasthan-specific topics.
- Updated Editions – RPSC exams change patterns; updated books reflect the latest format.
- Language Availability – Books in both Hindi and English are essential for RPSC candidates.
RPSC 2025-2026 – Subject-Wise Best Books
1. Rajasthan History, Culture & Heritage
- Rajasthan Ka Itihas – Dr. R.S. Khangarot (Rajasthan Granthagar, available via Ashirwad Publication)
- Rajasthan Adhunik Itihas Evam Sanskriti – Arihant Publication
- Rajasthan Samanya Gyan – Crown Publication
Why these?
RPSC exams have a significant portion of questions from Rajasthan’s history and heritage. These books provide authentic historical timelines, important personalities, and cultural traditions relevant to both prelims and mains.
2. Indian History
- A Brief History of Modern India – Spectrum Publication
- Ancient & Medieval India – Lucent Publication
Why these?
Spectrum is considered the gold standard for Modern History in competitive exams, while Lucent’s history section is concise and easy to revise.
3. Rajasthan Geography
- Rajasthan Bhugol – Crown Publication
- Rajasthan Atlas – Arihant Publication
- Lucent Samanya Bhugol – Lucent Publication
Why these?
Rajasthan’s physical features, climate, rivers, and agriculture are repeatedly asked in RPSC exams. Crown and Arihant provide state-specific coverage, while Lucent offers national and world geography basics.
4. Indian Polity
- Indian Polity – M. Laxmikanth (McGraw Hill, available via Ashirwad Publication)
- Bharat Ki Rajvyavastha – Lucent Publication
Why these?
M. Laxmikanth’s book is a must-read for all government exams, including RPSC, while Lucent’s Hindi polity guide is great for quick revisions.
5. Rajasthan Economy
- Rajasthan Arthvyavastha – Crown Publication
- Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh (McGraw Hill)
Why these?
Rajasthan economy books focus on state budget, schemes, and agriculture, while Ramesh Singh covers national economic policies relevant for the general studies section.
6. General Science
- Lucent’s General Science – Lucent Publication
- Samanya Vigyan – Arihant Publication
Why these?
Science questions are mostly fact-based in RPSC exams; Lucent’s General Science covers the basics, and Arihant offers topic-wise practice questions.
7. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Lucent’s General Knowledge – Lucent Publication
- Disha Current Affairs Yearly – Disha Publication
- Rajasthan Samanya Gyan – Crown Publication
Why these?
Lucent is unbeatable for factual GK, Disha gives you a yearly compilation of current affairs, and Crown adds state-specific updates.
8. Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams – R.S. Aggarwal (S. Chand Publication)
- Kiran’s SSC Reasoning Chapterwise Solved Papers – Kiran Prakashan
Why these?
R.S. Aggarwal provides concept clarity with examples, while Kiran offers exam-style reasoning practice.
9. English & Hindi Language
- Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi (Arihant Publication)
- Samanya Hindi – Lucent Publication
Why these?
Language papers are scoring — these books help with grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary in both English and Hindi.
Publisher-Wise Table for RPSC 2025-2026
| Publisher |
Best For |
Recommended Titles |
| Arihant |
Rajasthan GK, Language, GS |
Rajasthan Adhunik Itihas, Objective English |
| Lucent |
GK, Science, Hindi |
Lucent GK, Lucent Science, Samanya Hindi |
| Kiran Prakashan |
Quant & Reasoning |
SSC Reasoning Solved Papers |
| Crown |
Rajasthan GK, Economy, Geography |
Rajasthan Arthvyavastha, Rajasthan Samanya Gyan |
| Spectrum |
Modern History |
A Brief History of Modern India |
| Disha |
Current Affairs |
Disha Current Affairs Yearly |
Preparation Tips for RPSC 2025-2026
- Start with Rajasthan-specific books before moving to national subjects.
- Revise Lucent GK multiple times for factual accuracy.
- Use updated editions to ensure inclusion of latest government schemes.
- Practice previous year RPSC papers to understand question trends.
- Allocate at least 1 hour daily to Rajasthan current affairs.
The RPSC 2025-2026 exams demand a perfect balance between state-specific preparation and general studies coverage. By using trusted books from Arihant, Lucent, Kiran, Crown, Spectrum, and Disha, you can ensure comprehensive coverage of the syllabus and stay ahead of the competition.
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