BOOK LIST FOR ODISHA CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION :
The Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCSE) is a prestigious competitive exam conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) to recruit candidates for various administrative posts in the state government. It is held in three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test (Interview). The exam tests candidates’ knowledge, analytical skills, and aptitude for public service, aiming to select individuals who can effectively contribute to Odisha’s governance and development.
Book List for Prelims :
History : Modern India by Rajib Ahir ( Spectrum), Ancient and Medieval history can be read from NCERT and other youtube channels. Modern India – https://amzn.in/d/7lQre3F
Odisha History : eZugyAn (https://amzn.in/d/4b0bUd7)
Polity : M. Laxmikant – https://amzn.in/d/dIsKTvX
Geography : Class XI and XII NCERT Books ( download for free) or lotus arise site .
Environment : Shankar IAS
Art & Culture : Nitin Singhania
General Science & Static GK : Tarun Goyal or Other GK Books
Current Affairs : GKToday
Book List For Mains :
Choose the optional wisely. Your optional should be your interest subject. Also, keep in mind of the following points while selecting a option:
- Good if your graduation subject
- Understand how it is performing previous year
- Resource availability
- Length of Optional syallabus
- Most importantly : Your Interest subject
For GSI, GS II and GS III : Prepare your notes as per the syllabus given, and revise multiple times and make sure you can write a descent answer for every type of question asked from the syllabus. Because remember, you only have hardly 8-9 mins to think, write an answer in actual exam pressure. So you can’t think much in the exam hall else you will not be able to finish all the answer. So keep ready made answer to each topic atleast one page that can be handy during the exam hall.
GS IV : Buy any Good Book from amazon.
Personality Test :
It is more of a judgement of Personality than your knowledge. SO be truthfiul, and present yourself in a formal and attractive person. Your will ace the personality test.
Good Luck for your exam !! 🙂