The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Group 1 examination is a highly competitive exam, and it covers a wide range of topics. Here is a suggested book list to help you prepare for the TNPSC Group 1 exam:
- TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Books:
a. General Studies:
- “TNPSC General Studies” by M. Rajamanickam
- “TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Examination General Studies Study Material Book” by V.V.K. Subburaj
b. Current Affairs:
- Newspapers like The Hindu for daily current affairs.
- Monthly magazines like Yojana, Kurukshetra, and Frontline.
c. Indian Polity:
- “Indian Polity” by M. Laxmikanth
- “Introduction to the Constitution of India” by D.D. Basu
d. Indian Economy:
- “Indian Economy” by Ramesh Singh
- “Economic Survey of India”
e. Geography:
- “Certificate Physical and Human Geography” by G.C. Leong
- “Oxford School Atlas” for map-based questions
f. History:
- “India’s Struggle for Independence” by Bipan Chandra
- “History of Modern India” by Bipan Chandra
g. Science and Technology:
- “NCERT Science textbooks” (Class 6 to 10)
- “General Science” by Lucent
h. Environmental Studies:
- “Environmental Studies from Crisis to Cure” by R. Rajagopalan
i. Aptitude and Mental Ability:
- “Quantitative Aptitude” by R.S. Aggarwal
- “A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal
- TNPSC Group 1 Main Exam Books:
a. General Studies Paper I:
- “India Since Independence” by Bipan Chandra
- “Social Problems in India” by Ram Ahuja
b. General Studies Paper II:
- “Indian Constitution at Work” by Granville Austin
- “Public Administration” by M. Laxmikanth
c. General Studies Paper III:
- “Indian Economy” by Uma Kapila
- “Economic Development in India” by Nitin Singhania
d. General Studies Paper IV:
- “Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude” by Subba Rao and P.N. Roy Chowdhury
- “Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude” by Chronicle Publications
