INTRODUCTION
This list is exam-oriented, simple, and widely followed by BPSC toppers. Think of it like a toolbox – you don’t use everything at once, only what is needed. This book list is strictly aligned with the latest BPSC syllabus and avoids unnecessary sources.
HISTORY (Foundation + Advanced)
- India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipin Chandra
Explains freedom movement like a story, very useful for concepts. - Arihant History Magbook
One-book revision source for Prelims. - A Brief History of Modern India – Spectrum
Most trusted book for modern history questions. - Ancient India – R. S. Sharma
Best for basics of ancient history. - History of Medieval India – Satish Chandra
Clear explanation of medieval period.
GEOGRAPHY (Concept + Map Practice)
- Geography: A Comprehensive Study – Mahesh Baranwal
Bihar-specific + BPSC-focused content. - Geography Through Maps – K. Siddharth
Very important for map-based questions.
POLITY (One Book Is Enough)
- Indian Polity – M. Laxmikanth
Covers Constitution, Parliament, Government, Rights – everything needed for BPSC.
ECONOMICS (Understand + Update)
- Pratiyogita Darpan Economics Extra Issue
Simple language, good for basics. - Mrunal Economics Lectures
Best for concept clarity (especially beginners). - Economic Survey (India & Bihar)
For data, trends, and analysis. - Union Budget & Bihar Budget
Focus on schemes, priorities, and figures.
GENERAL SCIENCE (Prelims-Oriented)
- Lucent General Science
Straightforward facts, ideal for objective questions.
BIHAR SPECIAL (Choose Any One)
Bihar-specific books are non-negotiable for BPSC.
- Bihar Special – Hindi
- Lucent Bihar Special – Hindi
- Bihar Special – English, Pick one, revise it multiple times.
CURRENT AFFAIRS (Consistency Is Key)
Current affairs is like daily news digestion, not cramming. Choose any one source, don’t mix too many.
- Civil Services Chronicle – Hindi / English
- Drishti IAS – Hindi / English
- Drishti Bihar Current Affairs
- YouTube – For Bihar-specific current issues
MCQ PRACTICE (Most Important for Prelims)
- Lucent Objective General Knowledge – Hindi / English
- Bihar Objective
- Ghatna Chakra – History, Geography, Polity, Science
Final Advice
- Don’t run behind too many books
- Revise limited sources multiple times
- Match every book with BPSC syllabus




