Which books are best for the Punjab Civil Services (PCS Exam)?

Students have a lot of topics to cover for the civil services examination and the study material plays a vital part in the success of the candidates. The books should provide an explanation of the subjects in a clear and lucid manner. The books referred to are NCERT Books, Literature for the preparation of the UPSC Exam and lastly important books that cover the history, politics and culture of Punjab. The intent of this threefold reference approach is simple. The PCS Exam is just not confined to Punjab State Administration and Culture but also expects the candidates to have an understanding of the country’s economy, History, Geography and current affairs. Last but not the least there are important books that act as valuable reference material for the preparation for the current affairs relating to the administration and culture of Punjab. In other words, the NCERT books build the core foundation while others seek to strengthen the concepts. It is highly recommended that the student should follow a strict study regime with the devotion of at least 8-9 hours of study time accompanied by intermittent breaks. These breaks are essential for it not only helps in the rejuvenation of the mind but also assists in retaining the already learnt concepts.

NCERT BOOKS FOR PCS EXAM

Economic & Commercial Geography of India Class X
Physical Basic of Geography Class XI
Ancient India History (Pat – 1) Class XI
Ancient India History (Pat – 2) Class XI
Ancient India History (Pat – 3) Class XI
Ancient India History (Pat – 4) Class XI
The Story of Civilization History Class X
Indian Constitution at Work Class XI
World History Class XII (Part – 1)
World History Class XII (Part – 2)
World History Class XII (Part – 3)
Physical Basis of Geography (Part-1) Class – 11
Physical Basis of Geography (Part-2) Class – 11
Medieval India History Class – 7
Medieval India History Class – 11
Economic-Commercial Geography of India Class – 10
Science Class – 6
Science Class – 7
Science Class – 8
Science Class – 9
Science Class – 10
Indian Physical Environment Class – 11
Geography Fundamentals Class – 12
People and Economy Class – 12
Constitution Class – 11
Democracy in India Class – 12
Economics Class – 11
Key Concepts and Theories Class – 12
Micro Economics Class – 12
Economics Class – 9
Biology Class – 11
Geography – Class – 9
Geography – Class – 10

REFERENCE BOOKS FOR PCS EXAM

1.A brief history of modern India by spectrum.
2.Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
3.Geography of India by Majid Husain
4.Indian Polity by Laxmikanth
5.Modern Indian History by Bipin Chandra
6.Physical Geography by G.C.Leong for physical geography
7.History Of Medieval India by Satish Chandra,
8.India’s Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma
9.Economic Survey by the Government of India Ministry of Finance
10.EVSEnvironmental Studies from Crisis to Cure 2nd Edition by R.Rajagoplan,
11.Efforts Towards Green India – Environment and Ecology by Arihant Experts

GK ON PUNJAB AFFAIRS FOR PCS EXAM

Punjab GK by VMS Grover
SAADA PUNJAB BY MUNISH JINDAL
PUNJAB REVIEW BY MUNISH JINDAL.