BPSC 2022: Best Book for Preparing BPSC Exam

Bihar Public Service Commission Examination is conducted to get posted in 20 prestigious government posts in the state of Bihar. It is divided into three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interviews.

Candidates need to qualify for all three stages to get posted. 

In preparation for BPSC, selecting the right books plays a very important role in boosting your preparation. It is important for students to get stuck on a few books that help in building knowledge rather than shifting from book to book.

In this article, Myonlineprep has brought the list of best books for various subjects to make your decision easy.These books are highly suggested by past toppers.

Books for Indian History and Culture

Books for Geography

Students must refer to the atlas for the knowledge of map locations. The books

listed above are to acquire theoretical knowledge.

Books for Indian Polity and Constitution

Books for the Indian Economy

Books for Science and Technology

For General Science, NCERT (from class 6 to 12) is enough. General Questions are asked from general science. Students don't need to have specialization in the subject. 

Books for Environment

Books for Current Affairs

For Current Affairs, aspirants need to refer to magazines and newspapers.

Some of the best sources for current affairs are:

1. Indian yearbook
2. Yojana Magazine
3. Kurukshetra Magazine
4. Pratiyogita Darpan Magazine
5. Economic and Political Weekly
6. Science reporter
7. The Hindu
8. The Indian Express
9. Any Local Bihar newspaper for current state affairs
10. RSTV
11. Press Information Bureau

Other Important Resources

1. Handmade Notes: Organized notes of all the topics in one place are very important for students. Books are necessary for detailed explanations but your handmade notes are good to go for quick revisions. Making notes by yourself helps you retain the concepts for a long time.

2. Previous Year Question Papers: Previous Year Question Papers are very important to analyze trends and check the paper pattern. It helps you to understand the weightage of different topics. Students must solve past year question papers before appearing for exams after completion of the syllabus.

3. Newspapers: Newspapers are part of life for students preparing for civil services. Civil Service Aspirants should not bear the risk of missing out on current affairs. Select any one newspaper and develop the habit of reading newspapers daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are NCERT books for the preparation of General Science, Hindi and Mathematics for BPSC?

Ans. Yes, NCERT books (Class 6 to 12) are enough for the preparation of General Science, Hindi and Mathematics in BPSC.

2. What is the best book for Quantitative Aptitude in BPSC Preparation?

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma

Quantitative Aptitude by Rakesh Yadav

3. From how many books should I study for BPSC Preparation?

Ans. A number of books is not important. However, the quality of books is important. Studying from 3 to 4 good resources is enough for students to prepare for BPSC.