To prepare for the TNPSC Group 3 exam, which is also known as the Combined Civil Services Examination (CCSE) – III, you should focus on various subjects such as General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability, and General Tamil or General English, depending on your language preference. Here’s a list of recommended books for TNPSC Group 3:
- TNPSC Group 3 Exam Guide by V.V.K. Subburaj: This comprehensive guide covers the entire syllabus and includes practice questions and previous year’s question papers.
- TNPSC General Studies Manual by Arihant Experts: Arihant’s General Studies Manual is a good resource for covering all aspects of the TNPSC Group 3 syllabus.
- TNPSC Group 3 (CCSE III) Exam All-in-One Study Material and Previous Year Solved Papers Book by V.V.K. Subburaj: This book includes solved papers from previous years, helping you understand the exam pattern and types of questions asked.
- Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi: For the English section, this book is useful. It covers all essential topics and provides practice exercises.
- Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal: This book is a comprehensive guide for the quantitative aptitude section, providing ample practice questions and explanations.
- Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth: For the Polity section, this book is highly recommended. It covers the Indian political system in detail and is considered a standard reference for competitive exams.
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal: This book is helpful for improving your reasoning and mental ability skills, which are crucial for TNPSC exams.
- Samacheer Kalvi Books (6th to 12th Standard): Referring to Tamil Nadu Samacheer Kalvi textbooks for relevant subjects is essential, especially for the local language paper.
- TNPSC Group 3 (CCSE III) VAO/Bill Collector/Typist Exam Books by Sakthi Publishing House: Sakthi Publishing House produces TNPSC exam guides, and this book is designed specifically for the Group 3 exam.
- Lucent’s General Knowledge: This book is a good resource for general knowledge and current affairs, covering a wide range of topics.