Books for government exams
A short list for each exam: the standard books most selected candidates use, and what each one is good for. You do not need all of them. Pick one per subject, finish it, and solve previous years' papers.
SSC CGL, CPO and other graduate-level exams
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations · SSC Mathematics Chapterwise Solved Papers · Objective General English
7 books
SSC CHSL, MTS, GD, Stenographer and Delhi Police
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic · Lucent's General Knowledge · Lucent Samanya Gyan
7 books
Railway exams: NTPC, Group D, ALP, Technician and RPF
Lucent's General Science · Fast Track Objective Arithmetic · A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
6 books
Engineering exams: SSC JE, RRB JE, UPSC ESE and ISRO
Civil Engineering: Conventional and Objective Type · Mechanical Engineering: Conventional and Objective Type · Objective Electrical Technology
5 books
UPSC Civil Services, Forest Service, CAPF and EPFO
Indian Polity · A Brief History of Modern India · India's Struggle for Independence
8 books
Bank exams: IBPS and SBI PO and Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC AAO
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations · Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations · A New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal and Non-Verbal
6 books
RBI Grade B and NABARD Grade A
Indian Economy · Indian Financial System · Principles and Practices of Banking
6 books
MPSC Rajyaseva, Group B and Group C
Indian Polity (Marathi edition) · Adhunik Bharatacha Itihas · Maharashtracha Bhugol
7 books
Maharashtra Police Bharti, Zilla Parishad, Krushi and teacher recruitment
Sampurna Marathi Vyakaran · Sampurna Ganit · Buddhimatta Chachani
5 books
KVS and CTET (teacher recruitment)
CTET and TETs Child Development and Pedagogy · CTET Previous Years Solved Papers · KVS PRT, TGT and PGT Recruitment Exam Guide
3 books
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