CGPCS Prelims Strategy and CGPCS Books for Prelims 2018 Exam can not be explained in few lines however we have compiled a detailed strategy based on Previous CGPCS Toppers and their valuable guidance.
There have been many changes in CGPCS pattern for last 2 exams, even its syllabus has not been changed but the pattern of questions asked in CGPCS Prelims Exam have changed a lot . There is no optional in CGPCS Prelims syllabus. Whereas It is a ocean of general studies and covered many subjects.
Hard work with smart tactics and disciplined strategy is essential to crack this exam.
It is the high time to start the preparation as CGPCS pre examination is scheduled in 2019. Total 3 months preparation with dedication is sufficient to crack this exam.
Due to huge syllabus, the study should be more wide and less in depth. Well designed material at chhattisgarh.pscnotes.com may be very useful to cover the whole syllabus in lesser time.
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2. Go through the NCERT from 6th to 12 of all the subjects. Details are given here according to syllabus.
3. After a sound foundation is prepared the next stage is to refer some important books of good authors of particular subjects.
4. Current affairs are playing major role in ICS as well as in all state PSCs, so daily news paper and one monthly magazine is must for qualify. You can view our Daily Current Affairs at the Following Link
5. Regular Tests are the best way to practice the paper in limited time and to analyze the mistakes. Always remember by giving tests, the brain thinks in passive way with all horizons while by only studying, brain works in active way without pressuring itself. So More pain gives more gain. It is better to join more than one test series. (well prepared test series at PSCNOTES may be very helpful for practice) To Join our Test Series for CGPCS Prelims 2019 Prelims Exam Click Here
This exam is all about patience and discipline. Regular study with revision is the only key to crack CGPCS Prelims.
Make your own time table and strictly follow it every day, weekly revision on Sundays and monthly revision on 30th will be concrete preparation.
Devote your time (about 1 hr) daily on current affairs and writing practice at least 30 minutes for each.
Place the maps of world, India and Chhattisgarhon wall. Use flash cards and small diary for quick revision.
Don’t overload yourself with stacks of books rather try to complete less books with more revision.
Dont panic yourself, everything can be done with passion and confidence. Just use your potential and give hundred percent. and for any doubt you can raise the query at our discussion portal.
The Preliminary Examination will consist only one paper of General studies .
It will be of objective type and carry a maximum of 200 marks, Total time 2 hrs.
There will be 100 questions of multiple choice (Objective Type), carrying equal marks. There will be no negative marking for wrong answer.
Detailed Book Lists for CGPCS Prelims Exam
Following is the syllabus wise booklist for CGPCS Prelims Examination.
Now coming to General Science topics , its very crucial in not only in CGPCS but even for other state PSC Prelims Exams. So the question arises how to cover this topics??? Well lets deal with this issue in detail:-
- First stage is the NCERT’s for General Science (All three topics Physics, Chemistry and Biology), You can read the NCERT Books online by Clicking Here also we have uploaded the pdf copies of Ncerts for free at PSCNOTES for the convenience of our students. Also there is a facility to get the printed copy of Ncert’s.
- We at PSCNOTES have also launched a well designed comprehensive module for General Science you can get it by Clicking Here
- General Science by Lucent Publication is a good books specifically for State PSC Exams
- Encyclopedia of General Science for General Competitions by Arihant Publication is also a decent book.
- Well this where PSCNOTES subscriptions have greatest advantage. You can Visit our Daily Current Affairs Updates by Clicking Here
- The Current Affair Pdf and Printed book Releases can be accessed here
- First stage is the NCERT’s for History of India (All three topics Ancient, Medieval and Modern History), You can read the NCERT Books online by Clicking Here also we have uploaded the pdf copies of Ncerts for free at PSCNOTES for the convenience of our students. Also there is a facility to get the printed copy of Ncert’s.
- We at PSCNOTES have also launched a well designed comprehensive module for Indian History you can get it by Clicking Here
- For Ancient Indian History – India’s Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma
- For Medieval Indian History-A History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra is a Good Book
- For Modern Indian History -History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra is a standard text book
- For Indian Art and Culture- Nitin Sanghania is a must to follow book
- State GK is most crucial part and you can get the free notes (for Browsing) by Clicking Here
- You can get the PDF Copy or printed copy of History of Chhattisgarh Module by Clicking Here
- First stage is the NCERT’s for Geography (All topics Physical, World and Indian Geography), You can read the NCERT Books online by Clicking Here also we have uploaded the pdf copies of Ncerts for free at PSCNOTES for the convenience of our students. Also there is a facility to get the printed copy of Ncert’s.
- We at PSCNOTES have also launched a well designed comprehensive module for Geography you can get it by Clicking Here
- First step for covering Geography is familiarizing the Oxford school atlas
- For World and Physical Geography – Certificate physical and human geography by G C Leong
- Geography of India- Indian Geography by Majid Hussian or India a Comprehensive Geography by Khuller any one of them could be followed.
- State GK is most crucial part and you can get the free notes (for Browsing) by Clicking Here
- You can get the PDF Copy or printed copy of History of Chhattisgarh Module by Clicking Here
Now coming to Polity topics , its very crucial in not only in CGPCS but even for other state PSC Prelims Exams. So the question arises how to cover this topics??? Well lets deal with this issue in detail:-
- First stage is the NCERT’s for Indian Polity (All Constitution and Public Administration), You can read the NCERT Books online by Clicking Here also we have uploaded the pdf copies of Ncerts for free at PSCNOTES for the convenience of our students. Also there is a facility to get the printed copy of Ncert’s.
- We at PSCNOTES have also launched a well designed comprehensive module for Indian Polity you can get it by Clicking Here
- Indian Constitution, Political System &Governance- Indian Polity by M. Laximkant
- Also the constitution articles are systematically given in The Constitution of India (Pocket Edition) by P.M Bakshi
- Well the best book for conceptual clarity is D D Basu
- For practice of Objective Questions you can follow it.
- State GK is most crucial part and you can get the free notes (for Browsing) by Clicking Here
- You can get the PDF Copy or printed copy of History of Chhattisgarh Module by Clicking Here
- First stage is the NCERT’s for Geography (All topics Economic Concepts, Indian Economy and World Economy), You can read the NCERT Books online by Clicking Here also we have uploaded the pdf copies of Ncerts for free at PSCNOTES for the convenience of our students. Also there is a facility to get the printed copy of Ncert’s.
- We at PSCNOTES have also launched a well designed comprehensive module for Economy you can get it by Clicking Here
- Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh is no doubt the best book.
- Indian Economy: Performance and Policies by Uma Kapila is a better option for policies and Current part.
- General Studies Indian Economy by Pratiyogita Darpan, for state PSC is a legendary guide.
- For in-depth analysis the recommended book is Mishra and Puri
- State GK is most crucial part and you can get the free notes (for Browsing) by Clicking Here
- You can get the PDF Copy or printed copy of History of Chhattisgarh Module by Clicking Here