CGPSC Books 2022 for Mains
CGPSC Mains are the most challenging part of the exam. This is mainly because of the vast syllabus that needs to be covered by the candidates. Unlike the CGPSC prelims, the CGPSC Mains has 7 papers. They are as follows.
- Paper I - Language
- Paper-II - Essay
- Paper III - History, Constitution and Public Administration
- Paper IV - Science, Technology, and Environment
- Paper V - Economics and Geography
- Paper VI - Mathematics and Logical Ability
- Paper VII - Philosophy and Sociology
The best and the most effective way to study for the mains and give the best performance is by compartmentalizing the syllabus. With over seven papers to study for, planning the study sessions and the revision sessions can be quite challenging. To ensure no time is wasted in incompetent reading, candidates are advised to choose the right study material according to their comfort. This ensures that the candidates understand all concepts clearly and are able to give their best in the exams. Therefore, in order to ensure the candidates do not lose out much time in choosing the right material, we have compiled here a list of the best books for CGPSC Mains 2022 that the candidates can refer to for effective preparation.
CGPSC Books for Mains - Language
- General English by Pratiyogita Saransh
- Essays For CGPSC civil Services Examinations by Ramesh Singh
- Book Name: Compulsory English by Author: A P Bhardwaj
- Chhattisgarhi Bhasha Avam Vyakaran by Hariram Patel
CGPSC Books for Mains - History, Constitution and Public Administration
- India After Gandhi by Ramchandra Guha
- Age of Revolution 1789-1848 by Eric Hobsbawm
- Modern History by Competition Community
- Ancient and Medieval History by Competition Community
- India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
- History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra
- India’s Ancient Past by RS Sharma
- The Wonder That Was India by A.L. Basham
- History of Modern World by Jain and Mathur
- Mastering Modern World History by Norman Lowe
- Europe Since Napoleon by David Thompson
- Chhattisgarh Ka Itihas by Yuvachar Publication
- History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra
- Indian Art & Culture by Nitin Singhania
- The social basis of Democracy & Dictatorship by B.J. Moore
CGPSC Books for Mains - Science, Technology, and Environment
- Environment by Competition Community
- Technology by Competition Community
- Encyclopedia of General Science by Arihant
- Physics, Chemistry, and Biology by NCERT books from 6th to 12th standard
CGPSC Books for Mains - Geography
- Certificate Physical Geography – G C Leong
- NCERT VI – X (Old Syllabus)
- NCERT XI, XII (New Syllabus)
- Indian Geography by Competition Community
CGPSC Books for Mains - Economics
- Economy by Competition Community
- Indian Economy by Dr. Manoj Agrawal
- Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
- Policies in India and Economic Development – Jain & Ohri
- NCERT Class X Books
CGPSC Books for Mains - Polity and General Studies
- Art & Culture by Competition Community
- Advance Computer Awareness by Youth Competition Times
- Indian Polity by Competition Community
- Indian Polity by Laxmikant
- Samajshastra by B.K. Nayak