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HPSC Recommended Books

The document lists recommended books for the HPSC Examination, divided into Preliminary and Main Examination categories, including subjects like General Studies, English, Hindi, and optional subjects. It emphasizes the importance of using the latest editions and cross-referencing with the official HPSC syllabus. Additionally, it suggests resources for the Personality Test, including current affairs and mock interviews.

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HPSC Recommended Books

The document lists recommended books for the HPSC Examination, divided into Preliminary and Main Examination categories, including subjects like General Studies, English, Hindi, and optional subjects. It emphasizes the importance of using the latest editions and cross-referencing with the official HPSC syllabus. Additionally, it suggests resources for the Personality Test, including current affairs and mock interviews.

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Recommended Books for HPSC Examination

1. Preliminary Examination

Paper I: General Studies


 General Knowledge: **Lucent's General Knowledge by Lucent Publications**
 Haryana General Knowledge: **Haryana General Knowledge by Dr. C.L. Khanna**
 Indian Polity: **Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth**
 Indian Economy: **Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh**
 Geography: **Certificate Physical and Human Geography by G.C. Leong**
 History (Ancient India): **Ancient India by R.S. Sharma**
 History (Modern India): **A Brief History of Modern India by Spectrum Books**
 Environment and Ecology: **Environment and Ecology by Majid Hussain**
 Current Affairs: **The Hindu newspaper**
 Current Affairs: **Yojana magazine**

Paper II: Civil Service Aptitude Test (CSAT)


 Quantitative Aptitude: **Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal**
 Logical Reasoning: **Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey**
 Reading Comprehension: **Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi**

2. Main Examination

Paper I: English (including Essay)


 General English: **High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin**
 Essay Writing: **151 Essays by Arihant Publications**

Paper II: Hindi (including Essay in Devanagari script)


 Samanya Hindi: **Samanya Hindi by Hardev Bahri**
 Hindi Grammar: **Hindi Vyakaran by Dr. Vasudev Nandan Prasad**

Paper III: General Studies


Refer to the same books as listed for Preliminary Examination Paper I: General Studies.

Papers IV & V: Optional Subjects


Candidates must select two optional subjects. Below are some popular choices with
recommended books:

 Public Administration: **Public Administration by M. Laxmikanth**


 Geography: **Geography of India by Majid Hussain**
 History (Ancient India): **India's Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma**
 History (Modern India): **History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra**
 Political Science & International Relations: **Introduction to the Constitution of India by
D.D. Basu**
 Political Science & International Relations: **Global Politics by Andrew Heywood**

Note: Ensure that the optional subjects you choose are permitted combinations as per HPSC
guidelines.

3. Personality Test (Interview)


 Current Affairs & General Knowledge: **Manorama Yearbook**
 Current Affairs & General Knowledge: **India 2025 by Publications Division**
 Mock Interviews: **Participate in mock interviews conducted by reputable coaching
centers or mentors.**

Please note that while these books are widely recommended, it's essential to refer to the
latest editions and cross-reference with the official HPSC syllabus for any updates or
changes.

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