List of NCERT Books Required for UPSC Preparation 2024

NCERT Books for UPSC Preparation 2024: For UPSC aspirants, gathering the most up-to-date and reliable study material can be a challenging part of preparation. However, it becomes easier if they at least know where to begin their hunt for study resources. To start with, IAS aspirants can rely on NCERT books as they include vast information and help in building a solid foundation.

NCERT books include all relevant topics like History, Geography, Polity, and more, which are also an essential part of the IAS exam. Moreover, the topics covered in the NCERT books are comprehensible. The easy language of the books makes it possible for candidates to understand and memorize the topics quickly.

Here, we have prepared a list of NCERT books subject-wise that will help candidates prepare well for the exam. Having said that, preparing from NCERT books is only part of UPSC preparation; candidates will also have to refer to other sources to cover up the entire UPSC Civil Services exam syllabus.

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NCERT Books for UPSC General Studies Paper I

Given below are the lists of NCERT books for the UPSC General Studies Paper I:

NCERT History Books for UPSC GS Paper I

Class	Name of the Book
Class 6th	Our Past
Class 7th	Our Past I
Class 8th	Our Past II and III
Class 9th	India and the Contemporary World I
Class 10th	India and the Contemporary World II
Class 11th	Themes In World History
Class 12th	Themes In World History - I Themes In World History - II Themes In World History - III

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NCERT Geography Books for UPSC GS Paper I

Class 6th	The Earth Our Habitat
Class 7th	Our Environment
Class 8th	Resource and Development
Class 9th	Contemporary India – I
Class 10th	Contemporary India – II
Class 11th	Fundamentals of Physical Geography India – Physical Environment
Class 12th	Fundamentals of Human Geography India – People and Economy

NCERT Sociology and Social Studies books for UPSC Preparation

Class 6th	Social Science: Social & Political Life I
Class 7th	Social Science: Social & Political Life II
Class 8th	Social Science: Social & Political Life III
Class 11th	Sociology: Understanding Society
Class 12th	Indian Society Social Change and Development in India

NCERT Art & Culture Books for UPSC GS Paper I

Class 11th	An Introduction to Indian Art Living Craft Traditions of India (Chapters 9 & 10)

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NCERT Books for UPSC General Studies Paper II

Moving on, let us check out the list of NCERT books for UPSC GS Paper II. The paper includes topics like Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations for which these NCERT books can be referred to:

NCERT Polity Books for UPSC GS Paper II

Class	Name of the Book
Class 9th	Democratic Politics: Part I
Class 10th	Democratic Politics: Part II
Class 11th	Indian Constitution at Work
Class 11th	Political Theory
Class 12th	Contemporary World Politics
Class 12th	Politics in India since Independence NCERT Books for General Studies Paper III

The UPSC CSE GS Paper III covers Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Disaster Management, Environment and Security, for which one can study the following NCERT books:

NCERT Economics Books for UPSC GS Paper III

Class	Name of the Book
Class 9th	Economics
Class 10th	Understanding Economic Development
Class 11th	Indian Economic Development
Class 12th	Introductory Microeconomics
Class 12th	Introductory Macroeconomics

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NCERT Science & Technology Books for UPSC GS Paper III

Class	Name of the Book
Class 11th	Chemistry: Chapter 14 & Biology: Chapters 4 & 5
Class 12th	Chemistry: Chapter 16 & Biology: Chapters 8, 9 & 10

Note: In addition to these, candidates should also refer to NCERT books of classes 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th.

NCERT Books for General Studies Paper IV

The UPSC General Studies Paper IV covers the below-mentioned areas:

• Ethics
• Integrity
• Aptitude

It aims to test one's ability to handle issues related to integrity in the public sphere. The paper may also overlap with Governance and Social Justice subjects from GS II in the CSE mains papers.  For this paper, candidates are recommended to refer to NCERT Class 11th and 12th Psychology books.

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How to Study from NCERT Books for UPSC CSE?

There is no one specified preparation method to crack UPSC. Candidates need focus, the best sources to study, complete dedication, and hard work to succeed. While preparing for the UPSC exam, candidates can make adequate use of pictorial study and prepare simplified tables and descriptive examples to easily understand the concepts explained in NCERT books. For effective preparation, candidates can follow the simple tips: 

• Prepare Notes: After reading the topics, you can start jotting down the important points. While revising, you can focus on those points and avoid reading the whole topic again.

• Read Subject-wise Instead of Grade-wise: The topics in the subjects are interconnected. It is suggested that candidates study them subject-wise rather than doing grade-wise completion. This will help them understand the connectivity between them.

• Time Management: For UPSC exam preparation, it is extremely necessary to complete the subjects on time. Candidates should set a fixed time for each of the subjects, and try revising them within that duration. 

One must make sure NOT to study without first understanding the syllabus of UPSC CSE. This will save time and prevent them from getting distracted or diverted to topics that are not part of the syllabus. After completing NCERT books for UPSC preparation, candidates can take up mock tests to evaluate their preparation and identify their weaknesses and strengths. 

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