MPSC Exam Books: Best Subject-wise MPSC Books for Preparation

Mohit Dhulia
Updated on March 11, 2024

MPSC Exam Books: The Maharashtra Public Service Commission exam is an annual state-level examination held by the Maharashtra government. MPSC held examinations for a variety of positions. The main focus of an aspirant’s study material and strategy for passing this exam should be on the best study material and strategy.
This exam will be conducted in three stages: preliminary, mains, and final selection based on an interview. After passing the preliminary exam, eligible candidates must take the main exam, after which the MPSC merit list of shortlisted candidates will be released. History, geography, economics, political science, the environment, and current events are the main subjects. The best study material and strategy should be the main focus for passing this exam.

Toppers’ recommended books will assist you in your preparation for a top rank. To begin your preparation, review the MPSC’s most recent syllabus and exam pattern. After that, go over each section of the syllabus and practise the previous year’s papers.

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Study materials for MPSC 2022

Toppers recommend the following books for preparing for the MPSC exam:

Name of Books	Authors
NCERT books – social studies, science and mathematics (class6 to 12)	NCERT
Panchayat Raj	Kishor Lavate
Geography of Maharashtra	Nirali Publication
History of Modern Maharashtra	SS Gathal
MPSC CSAT simplified	Dhyandeep Publications
Fundamental of Agriculture Volume 1	Kushal Publication
Deepstambh Spardha Pariksha Arthashastra 1	Kiran Desale

Subject – Wise Book Lists for Preparation

Books are the most important sources of information for preparing for any exam, and they are the most important sources of information in the competitive sphere. For competitive exams like the MPSC, authentic and standard sources are critical for conceptual clarity.

MPSC books for Prelims Exam

For History:

Name of Books	Authors
Brief History of India	Spectrum
Maharashtra State textbooks(class 6 to 12)	Maharashtra State Board
India’s struggle for Independence	Bipin Chandra
Aadhunik Maharashtra Itihas	Anil Katare
NCERT Textbook for class 12th	NCERT

For Geography:

Name of Books	Authors
Bhugol ani Paryavaran	A.B. Sawadi
Certificate of Physical geography	G. C. Leong
Oxford student atlas for India	Map book of Atlas

For Political Science:

Name of Books	Authors
Indian Polity	Lakshmikant (available in Marathi as well)
Maharashtra state textbook (class 12)	Maharashtra State Board (MSB)
India since Independence	NCERT
NCERT Textbooks(class 11th and 12th)	NCERT
Unique Bhartiya Samvidhan ani Rajyapadhyati part I & II	Tukaram Jadhav and Mahesh Shirpurkar

For Economics:

Name of Books	Authors
State board books of Class 11th and 12th	Maharashtra State Board
Indian Economy	Pratiyogita darpan
Indian Economy	Ramesh Singh
Bharatiya Arthavyavstha	Rajan Kolambe
NCERT books (class 10th,11th,12th)	NCERT
Selected chapters of Agriculture	Datta and Sundaram

For Science:

Name of Books	Authors
NCERT books (class 8th, 9th, 10th)	NCERT
Maharashtra State textbooks (class 8th to 10th)	Maharashtra State Board
General Science	Lucent’s
Samanya Vighyan	Sachin Bhaske

For CSAT:

Name of Books	Authors
Quantitative aptitude	R.S. Agrawal
Verbal & Non-verbal reasoning	R.S. Agrawal
Loksatta daily	Loksatta
Purtvi Magazine	Purtvi

For Environment:

Name of Books	Authors
Environment	Shankar
Environment	Rajan Kolambo

For Current Affairs

Lokrajya Newspaper
Yojana Magazine
Times of India
Loksatta Newspaper
Maharashtra Times
Indian Express

MPSC books for Mains Exam

General Studies – I

For History and Geography

Name of Books	Authors
Adhunik Maharashtra	Anil Katare
India’s book for Independence	Bipin Chandra
Bhugol aani book	A.B. Sawadi
Indian History	YCMOU
State board History Books (class 11th and 12th)	MSB
State board Geography Books (class 9th and11th)	MSB

General Studies – II

For Indian Constitution, Indian Polity and Law

Name of Books	Authors
Indian Polity	Lashmikant
Our Constitution	Subhas Kasyap
Our Parliament	Subhas Kasyap
Unique Bhartiya Samvidhan ani books part – I & II	Tukaram Jadhav and Mahesh Shirpurkar
State books of Rajyashastra (class 11th and 12th)	Maharashtra State Board
Bare Act	P.M. Bakshi

General Studies – III

For Human resource development and human rights

Name of Books	Authors
Manvi Sansadhan Hakka aani	K Sagar Publications
Manvi Sansadhan Vikas	Unique Publications
Manvi Sansadhan Hakka aani	Unique Publications
Human resource section from Indian Economy	Dutta and Sundaram
Human Rights	IGNOU
ICMOU’s book	——-

General Studies – IV

For Science & Technology and Economy

Name of Books	Authors
Indian Economy	Ramesh Singh
Science and Technology	Tata – Mcgraw Hill
Economy Development	Deepstambh
Economy books (class 11th and 12th)	NCERT
Bharatiya Arthavyavastha	Deepstambh
Arthavyavastha books (class 11th and 12th)	Maharashtra State Board
Economic Survey and Budget of Maharashtra State	——–
Science and Technology	Spectrum

With these books, previous year MPSC papers are also very important. To pass this exam, you must practise previous year papers from the last ten years. Candidates needed to be up to date on current events in Maharashtra, in particular.

In addition to these books, MPSC aspirants should also read books by:

Nirali Prakashan
Ranjan Kolambe
S. Chand
Indian Economic Survey
Maharashtra Economic Survey

Preparation Tips For MPSC 2022

The following are MPSC Prelims and Mains preparation tips:

According to MPSC previous year papers, current affairs and general knowledge are very important, and these topics will be covered in the majority of the questions. For current events, you should read the suggested newspapers and keep up with Maharashtra’s current activities.
You must write long answers and essays for the Mains paper, which is descriptive. As a result, ensure that you practise by solving papers.
Conduct mock tests in accordance with Maharashtra’s most recent pattern and guidelines. Solve and practise the previous ten years’ question papers.
Check the official MPSC website, https://mpsc.gov.in/, for updates on the MPSC exam.
Avoid being overburdened by a large number of reference books. You should only read the best and a limited number of books. However, it is critical to efficiently prepare and revise from those chosen books.
Every subject has a wide range of books available. Don’t read every book on a specific topic. Choose the best ones and go over them again and again. Keep your notes brief and revise them on a regular basis.
Revision is crucial, so make sure you do it well.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most reliable source for MPSC current events?

Reading newspapers and magazines such as Loksatta, Lokrajya, and Unique Bulletins is the best way to keep up with current events. Yojana and Pratiyogita Darpan can also be read.

What are the best general science books for the MPSC exam?

NCERT textbooks for classes 6 to 12 and a McGraw Hill science and technology book are more than enough to prepare for the MPSC exam in general science.

For MPSC preparation, how many months of current events are required?

Candidates must study current events for a period of 12 months prior to the exam date. Make sure to read all of the facts and figures about Maharashtra.