UPSC IAS Prelims & Mains Books – Trusted Resources for Civil Services Aspirants

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) is considered one of the toughest and most prestigious exams in India. To crack it, aspirants need in-depth knowledge, analytical thinking, and most importantly, reliable study material. At Ashirwad Publication, we offer a carefully curated collection of UPSC IAS books for both Prelims and Mains that cater to every stage of the exam process – from basic NCERTs to advanced GS manuals, CSAT practice books, answer writing guides, and optional subject resources.

Our UPSC book collection is suitable for both beginners starting their preparation journey and experienced candidates aiming for their final attempt. Whether you're preparing at home, attending coaching, or following a hybrid model, our books support self-paced, structured learning and match the latest UPSC syllabus and exam trend.

Books Available for UPSC IAS Exam – Prelims to Interview

We stock books from India’s top UPSC publishers such as McGraw Hill, Arihant, TMH, Disha, Vision IAS, Vajiram, Drishti, and NCERT official editions, covering all segments of the Civil Services Exam:

For Prelims:

• Complete NCERT Books (Class 6–12) – History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science, Environment
• General Studies Paper 1 Guides – Lucent GK, TMH Manual, Spectrum Modern History
• CSAT (Paper 2) Books – Arihant CSAT, TMH Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning Practice
• Prelims MCQ Practice Sets & PYQs – Topic-wise and full-length tests
• Environment & Ecology Books – Shankar IAS Environment, NIOS, Majid Husain Geography
• Current Affairs Yearly Compilations – Monthly digests, budget/economic survey summaries

For Mains:

• GS Paper 1–4 Manuals – Ethics (Lexicon, Subbarao), Essay Books, Governance
• Answer Writing Practice Books – Mains answer format, writing improvement techniques
• Essay & Language Paper Books – Essay compilations, English and regional language guides
• Optional Subject Books – History, Geography, Sociology, PSIR, Anthropology, Philosophy, Commerce, Literature
• UPSC Mains Solved Papers (Last 10 Years)
• Model Answers by Top Rankers and strategy compilations

All books are selected based on exam-relevance, content clarity, and examiner trends seen in previous years.

Why Choose UPSC IAS Books from Ashirwad Publication?

• Complete range from NCERT foundation to Mains mastery
• Books authored and recommended by top educators and UPSC rankers
• Based on latest syllabus and current affairs focus
• Structured for Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages
• Supports self-study + coaching curriculum alignment
• Available in English and Hindi medium
• Suitable for General Studies + Optional Subjects
• Affordable combos for beginners and serious aspirants

These books don’t just offer information — they build your exam temperament, writing quality, and analytical thinking, which are essential to becoming a UPSC topper.

Additional Study Support Offered:

• NCERT complete set packages (Class 6–12)
• Prelims test series books (1000+ MCQs)
• Mains question-answer practice sets
• Essay writing compilations with topics from past 10 years
• Toppers’ strategies and preparation timelines
• Notes-based books from Vision IAS, Vajiram & Drishti (select availability)

Who Should Use These UPSC Books?

• Freshers starting UPSC preparation from scratch
• Repeaters looking to fine-tune their strategy
• Candidates preparing in Hindi and English mediums
• Working professionals following evening or weekend study plans
• Aspirants focusing on self-study without coaching
• UPSC mentoring institutions and libraries

The books are designed to guide you through each phase of the Civil Services exam with structured content and strategic planning.