A. Books:
1. General Studies and Engineering Aptitude:
“General Knowledge 2024” by Manohar Pandey – Covers current affairs and general knowledge.
“Lucent’s General Knowledge” by Binay Karna and R.P. Suman – For general studies and current affairs.
“Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations” by R.S. Aggarwal – For numerical ability and quantitative aptitude.
“A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal – For logical reasoning and problem-solving.
2. Engineering Discipline:
1.Civil Engineering:
“Structural Analysis” by R.C. Hibbeler – Comprehensive guide on structural analysis.
“Geotechnical Engineering” by C. Donald Harrison – Basics of soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
“Environmental Engineering” by Howard S. Peavy, David R. Rowe, and George Tchobanoglous – For environmental engineering topics.
“Surveying” by B.C. Punmia – Techniques and practices in surveying.
2.Mechanical Engineering:
“Engineering Mechanics” by J.L. Meriam – Fundamentals of mechanics.
“Mechanical Engineering Design” by J.E. Shigley – For machine design.
“Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials” by Michael Lindeburg – Covers manufacturing processes.
“Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach” by Yunus Çengel and Michael Boles – For thermodynamics.
3.Electrical Engineering:
“Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications” by Allan R. Hambley – Basics of electrical circuits and systems.
“Power Systems Analysis” by John J. Grainger and William D. Stevenson – For power systems analysis.
“Control Systems Engineering” by Norman S. Nise – For control systems.
4.Electronics Engineering:
“Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory” by Robert L. Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky – For electronic devices and circuits.
“Digital Design and Computer Architecture” by David Money Harris and Sarah L. Harris – Covers digital electronics and computer architecture.
“Communication Systems” by Simon Haykin – For communication systems.
B. Websites and Online Resources:
1. UPSC Official Website: For official notifications, syllabus updates, and exam details.
2. Adda247: Offers study material, mock tests, and video lectures.
3. Testbook: Provides mock tests, quizzes, and detailed study resources.
4. Khan Academy: Free tutorials on mathematics and general science.
5. Engineering Toolbox: Useful for engineering calculations and concepts.
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