Here are some recommended books for preparing for the Tamil Nadu Sub-Inspector exam:
General Studies:
- Manual for TNPSC Examinations (General Studies) by M. Karthikeyan
- Arihant General Knowledge 2024 by Manohar Pandey
- Lucent’s General Knowledge by Dr. Binay Karna and R. P. Suman
Aptitude and Mental Ability:
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
Tamil Language:
- Tamil Ilakkanam by K. Subramanian
- Arihant’s Objective General Tamil by V.V.K. Subburaj
Polity, Constitution, and Law:
- Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
- Introduction to the Constitution of India by Durga Das Basu
Current Affairs:
- Regular reading of newspapers like The Hindu and Dinamani
- Monthly current affairs magazines like Pratiyogita Darpan and Competition Success Review
Psychology:
- Psychological Testing: Principles and Applications by Kevin R. Murphy and Charles O. Davidshofer
- Introduction to Psychology by Atkinson and Hilgard
These books cover a comprehensive range of topics needed for the Tamil Nadu SI exam. Additionally, practicing with previous years’ question papers and taking mock tests will help you become familiar with the exam pattern and time management