1)general studies:-for Prelims+Mains:a)Indian Polity: DD Basu- indian constitution M Laxmikanti indian polity -----------b)Science: NCERT textbooks, TATA MCGRAW/SPECTRUM/UNIQUE

General Studies book -----------c)history: modern history: Bipin Chandra Medieval history: Bipin Chandra ancient history: Romila Thapar or R.C. Majumdar -----------d)economy: J.C. Dhingra Dutt & Sindaram economic surveys -----------e)Science & Technology: Newspaper Science reporter -----------f)Indian Geography : Khullar's "India- A Comprehnsive Geography" Majid Hussain Geography. -----------g)Quantitative Aptitude RS Aggarwal MK Pandey -----------h)CSAT Comprehension, Analytical/ LOgical skills (Note: In addition to the above standard textbooks, NCERT textbooks from 6 class to 10 class can be followed for better understanding of basics in any subject) ---------------------------------------------------------------------2)Current Affairs: for Prelims+Mains Newspaper any- HINdu, Times of India (Daily) Govt Journals- Yojana, Kurukshetra (monthly) News Magazine-Frontline (fortnight) telugu magazines- vivek, vijeta copetitions, udyoga sopanam (monthly and fortnig ht) India Year BOOK Manorama Year Book ---------------------------------------------------------------------3) Optionals-for Mains:(my optionals are GEO and Pub Admn) a) Public Administration Maheshwari Prasad & Prasad M Laxmikant Sadhna and sharma

Mohit Bhattacharya --------------------b)Geography Savendra Singh-physicsl geo Ramachandran-Urban development Lal-climatalogy, oceanography Khullar-India ---------------------