Which books are best for TNPSC?

To summarize, the best books for TNPSC exam preparation are the NCERT books covering the syllabus of classes 6th- 12th. The books being published by the state board are the best sources of information based on the latest exam syllabus.

Which book is best for TNPSC General Tamil?

The Tamil Nadu state board books are considered the best to prepare for the General Tamil test in the TNPSC exams. These books are updated as per the latest trend and therefore make for the best alternative.

What should I study first for TNPSC?

Most of the TNPSC exams are broken down into three stages- Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Some of the exams consist of just one written exam followed by an Interview. In either case, candidates should focus first on the first stage of the recruitment process which is the Preliminary exam. Candidates can easily get hold of the TNPSC books for all the subjects that appear in the Prelims exam.

What books to study for TNPSC Group 1?

To prepare well for the TNPSC Group 1 exam, candidates should focus on first getting the best quality books for all sections of the exam. Some of the useful books are: Class 6th-12th NCERT Science Books TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary General Studies, Aptitude, and Mental Ability India’s Struggle for Independence Indian Polity

What are the books for TNPSC Group 2?

To achieve a good score in the TNPSC Group 2 exam, candidates should check out the following books to prepare such as the TNPSC State Board Books, Arihant GK , TNPSC Group 2- Aptitude and Mental Ability Exam Guides, and TNPSC Supreme Guide.

Which book is best for TNPSC Group 4?

Some of the best books to prepare for the TNPSC Group 4 exam are Manual for TNPSC Examinations [General Studies], Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams , and General Knowledge (Arihant). There is no such particular book that can be considered the best for TNPSC Group 4, as the exam consists of various sections & subjects.

TNPSC Books 2023: List of Best Books for TNPSC Group 1,2,3,4

By BYJU'S Exam Prep

Updated on: September 13th, 2023

Having the best TNPSC books is imperative for the candidates to get through the entire recruitment process. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conducts recruitment drives every year for various groups, i.e. Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, and Group 4. All these groups are meant for different kinds of job positions. TNPSC recruitment is a gateway for aspiring candidates to make their way into the Civil Services.

To grab such a golden opportunity, it is important to collect one of the best TNPSC books that help in sailing through all the steps of the recruitment process. The selection process of all the groups varies a bit where some of the Groups have only one written test whereas some have Prelims & Mains followed by Interview.

Table of content

1. TNPSC Books 2023
2. TNPSC Books for Group 1
3. Best Books for TNPSC Group 2
4. TNPSC Group 3 Books
5. TNPSC Books for Group 4

TNPSC Books 2023

The candidates preparing for the various groups in the Tamil Nadu Civil Services Recruitment can only perform well if they have the best quality study materials which majorly include TNPSC books. The best-recommended books can help candidates in coming out with flying colors with their desired job in hand. The TNPSC syllabus for Groups 1,2,3,& 4 comprises almost similar topics with varying levels of difficulty.

The major topics/sections include General Science, General Awareness with special emphasis on the state of Tamil Nadu, Indian History, Indian Polity, Geography, Heritage and Culture, etc. To strengthen the knowledge in all these topics, it is important to get a hold of the best TNPSC books in the market.

TNPSC Books for Group 1

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conducts the Group 1 examination to recruit candidates for higher posts like Deputy Collector, District Registrar, Assistant Commissioner, etc. Thus, it becomes all the more important to have the best TNPSC Group 1 books to ensure a high score in the exam.

The TNPSC Group 1 exam consists of three stages- Prelims, Mains & Interview. Candidates should have the information about the best books to prepare for the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims as well as Mains.

Subjects	Books	Publication	Author
General Science	Class 6th to Class 12th NCERT Science Books	NCERT Publication	–
General Science	Samacheer Kalvi Science books for Class 6 to Class 12	Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation	–
Current Affairs	English / Hindi Newspapers	–	–
Current Affairs	Tamil Current Affairs magazines like Pothu Arivu Ulagam	–	–
Indian Geography	Samacheer Kalvi books for Class 6 to Class 12	Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation	Various authors
Indian Geography	Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT books	NCERT Publications	Various authors
History and Culture of India	Samacheer Kalvi books for Class 6th to Class 12th	Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation	Various authors
History and Culture of India	India’s Struggle For Independence	Penguin Random House India	Bipin Chandra
Indian National Movement	Tamil Nadu State Board books for Class 11 and Class 12	Tamil Nadu State Board	Various authors
Indian Economy	Indian Economy	Tata McGraw-Hill Education India	Ramesh Singh
Indian Economy	State Board books for Class 11 and Class 12	Tamil Nadu State Board	Various authors
Indian Polity	Indian Polity	Tata McGraw-Hill Education India	M. Laxmikanth
Aptitude and Mental Ability	TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary General Studies, Aptitude, and Mental Ability	Sura College of Competition	V.V.K Subburaj
	A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning	S. Chand & Co.	RS Aggarwal
	Quantitative Aptitude	S. Chand & Co.	RS Aggarwal

Best Books for TNPSC Group 2

The TNPSC Group 2 exam is also conducted in three stages similar to the Group 1 exam. Therefore, the syllabus is divided into Prelims & Mains syllabus. Candidates need to cover the entire syllabus if they want o crack the exam with a good score. They should have genuine information about the TNPSC Group 2 books for all the subjects such as General Studies, Mental Ability & Aptitude, English & Tamil Language.

Subject	Book	Author
Mental Ability	TNPSC Group 2- Aptitude and Mental Ability Exam Guides	V.V.K. Subburaj
General Awareness	Arihant GK	Manohar Pandey
English Language	TNPSC Supreme Guide	Unknown
Tamil Language	Tamil Nadu State Board Books	Various

TNPSC Group 3 Books

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission conducts the TNPSC Group 3 exam for the recruitment of eligible candidates to the posts of Auditor, Section Officer, Senior Accountant, Station Fire Officer, etc. To grab this opportunity, candidates must have the following TNPSC Group 3 books at their disposal.

Subjects	Book Name	Author/Publisher
General Studies	Lucent’s General Knowledge	Lucent
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Level)	Sunita Basic & General Reasoning	Ramniwas Mathuriyas
Mathematics	Objective Arithmetic	R S Aggarwal

TNPSC Books for Group 4

The TNPSC Group 4 exam comprises a single stage of a written exam followed by an Interview stage. Therefore, candidates need to put their best foot forward to score the highest on the written test. The only way to do this is to have the best TNPSC Group 4 books along with a good preparation strategy.

TNPSC Group 4 Books	Authors
Manual for TNPSC Examinations [General Studies]	M.Karthikeyan
TNPSC Gr 4 exam: All-in-one Complete Study material & Solved Question Paper	V.V.V Subburaj
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams	R.S Agarwal
General Knowledge	Arihant Publications
TNPSC Gr 4 Question Papers	Subject Experts