Which reference books are the best to prepare for the MPSC 2021 Exam?
MPSC refers to Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), a body created under article 315 of the Constitution of India. The body aims at recruiting suitable candidates for different positions for the smooth functioning of the government of Maharashtra.
MPSC conducts examinations for appointments to the services of the Government of Maharashtra. Recruitment examinations are conducted for two groups- Group A and Group B. The examination is conducted at three levels: pre-examination, main examination, and personality test. Candidates between 19 and 38 years can appear for this examination. It is also necessary that the candidate is a resident of Maharashtra and has studied Marathi till matriculation level. The main subjects in MPSC Prelims and Mains are History, Polity, Economics, Geography, and Environment in the MPSC syllabus.
MPSC Prelims-2021 is scheduled to be conducted on January 2, 2022 while the mains exam is to be conducted on 7th, 8th, and 9th May 2022. Thus, you may check out the reference MPSC books to prepare for the exam in the best manner.
List of MPSC exams
Different exams are conducted for the available posts. The list of exams by MPSC is:
1. Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Exam
2. Police Sub Inspector Exam
3. Maharashtra Subordinate Services Combined Exam
4. Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate Exam
5. Assistant Section Officer Exam
6. State Service Exam
7. Assistant Section Officer Exam
8. Maharashtra Engineering Services Combined Exam
9. Maharashtra Agriculture Services Examination
10. State Tax Inspector Exam
11. Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Exam
12. Maharashtra Education Services (Group B) Exam
13. Maharashtra Forest Services Exam
The Preliminary exam in MPSC State Service Exam comprises –
1. Paper 1 – MCQs
2. Paper 2 (CSAT) – MCQs
The MPSC Mains comprises six papers:
1. General Studies I – MCQs
2. General Studies II – MCQs
3. General Studies III – MCQs
4. General Studies IV – MCQs
5. Language Paper 1 (English/Marathi) – descriptive
6. Language Paper 2 (English/Marathi) – objective (MCQs)
Books for MPSC-2021 preparation
For the preparation of any of these exams, it is necessary to study from the right books. This article describes the most famous books that are used for MPSC exam preparation.
MPSC-Prelims Books
1. Paper 1
| Subject | Reference books |
| History | India’s Struggle for Independence:-Bipin Chandra आधुनिक भारत :Grover and Belheker महाराष्ट्र: Anil kathare NCERT |
| Geography | NCERT books Maps |
| Environment | Paryavaran Paristhitiki By Tushar Ghorpade Environment by Shankar IAS |
| General Science | NCERT Dr. Sachin Bhaske’s Samanya Vidnyan |
| Polity | Indian Polity -M. LaxmikanthBhartachi rajyaghatana aani prashasan Ranjan Kolambe Bharatache Sanvidhan by Rajesh Chaudhari |
| Economics | Bhartiya Arthvyavastha UPSC MPSC-Bhagirath PrakashanSpardha Pariksha Arthashastra – 1 (Economics ) 10vi Avrutti – Dr. Kiran Desale |
| Current affairs | Newspapers |
2. Paper 2
· MPSC CSAT Simplified by Dhyandeep Publication
· Naveen Ankganit By Dr. RS Aggarwal
· Previous years question papers for maths and logical reasoning
MPSC-Mains Books
| Exam | Constituent subjects | Reference books |
| GS I | History Geography Agriculture | NCERT India Since Independence – 12th Polity NCERT Adhunik Bhartacha Itihas: Ek Navin Mulayankan by B L Grover & N K Belhekar Maharashtratil Samajsudharak V Vyakti Vishesh by Sanskruti Book House Environment by Shankar IAS Principles of Agronomy by Reddy and Reddy |
| GS II | Polity | Indian Polity by M. LaxmikanthPanchayat raj by Kishore Lavte and Santosh Bhaske |
| GS III | HR and HRD | MPSC UPSC Manav Sansadhan Vikas aani Manavadhikar by Ranjan KolambeSuccess Academy Manavi Sansadhan Vikas aani Manavi Hakk by Dilip Sir Parikrama March 2021 by Vishwanath Patil |
| GS IV | Economy | Bhartiya Arthvyavastha UPSC MPSC by Ranjan Kolambe Parikrama March 2021 by Vishwanath Patil |
| English | – | Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition Book (Regular Edition) by NDV Prasada Rao Sampurn Engraji Vyakaran 11th Edition by Balasaheb Shinde (Author) |
| Marathi | – | Sugam Marathi Vyakaran With Shabdratn by Walimbe |
For detailed information on essential topics in each subject and the constituent syllabus, please visit BYJU’s Exam Prep. Get free access to all preparation materials, including notes, book lists, syllabus, and previous year’s papers.
Moreover, It is beneficial for applicants to practice mock tests and previous year’s papers to get a brief idea of the exam pattern. This can also help the candidates assess their preparation level and the areas they need to work on.
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