Best Books for BPSC Preparation (Subject-wise List)

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.

HISTORY (Foundation + Advanced)

Use these books to understand the story of India, not just facts.

• 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 works like a map in your mind – location + reason.

• 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)

Economics is like household budgeting, scaled to the country.

• 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)

Practice is like mock driving before the test.

• 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