The Combined Medical Services (CMS) exam conducted by UPSC requires preparation in medical subjects, general studies, and English. Here’s a list of recommended books for various sections of the UPSC CMS exam:
1. Medical Subjects
General Medicine
- “Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine” by J. Larry Jameson et al.
- “Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine” by Sir Nicholas A. Boon et al.
- “Kumar and Clark’s Clinical Medicine” by Parveen Kumar and Michael Clark
Surgery
- “Bailey & Love’s Short Practice of Surgery” by Norman S. Williams et al.
- “Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery” by F. Charles Brunicardi et al.
- “General Surgery: Principles and Practice” by Peter C. Neligan
Obstetrics and Gynecology
- “Williams Obstetrics” by F. Gary Cunningham et al.
- “Comprehensive Gynaecology” by Dr. Sabaratnam Arulkumaran
- “Practical Obstetric Problems” by C. Y. M. Yeo
Pediatrics
- “Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics” by Robert M. Kliegman et al.
- “Pediatric Primary Care” by Catherine E. Burns et al.
- “Pediatrics: A Problem-Based Approach” by A. H. C. Dobson et al.
Preventive and Social Medicine (PSM)
- “Park’s Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine” by K. Park
- “Public Health and Preventive Medicine” by S. K. Gupta
- “Essential Public Health” by J. E. B. Clarke et al.
2. General Studies
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- “Manorama Yearbook” by Mammen Mathew
- “Pratiyogita Darpan” for current affairs and general knowledge
- “The Hindu” or “The Indian Express” for current affairs and editorials
General English
- “Objective General English” by S.P. Bakshi
- “High School English Grammar & Composition” by Wren & Martin
- “English Grammar & Composition” by N.D.V. Prasad and S.V. Prasad
3. Other Useful Resources
- “UPSC CMS Previous Year Question Papers” for understanding the exam pattern and types of questions.
- “Standard Medical Textbooks” for in-depth knowledge of various subjects.
Preparation Tips:
- Follow a Structured Study Plan: Create a timetable covering all subjects and stick to it.
- Refer to Standard Textbooks: Use the recommended books to build a strong foundation in medical subjects.
- Practice Previous Papers: Solve previous years’ question papers to get a feel for the exam format and difficulty level.
- Stay Updated with Current Affairs: Regularly read newspapers and follow current affairs to stay updated with national and international events.
- Revise Regularly: Regular revision of important topics and concepts is crucial for retaining information.
These books and resources should provide a solid foundation for preparing for the UPSC CMS exam.
