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    UPSC ESE Books 2024 - Subject wise best books with Author name

    UPSC ESE Books 2024 - Subject wise best books with Author name

    Vishnukumar VUpdated on 19 Sep 2023, 07:59 PM IST

    UPSC ESE Books 2024: Studying from the best UPSC ESE books and covering the syllabus with the right strategy during the preparation phase will help the candidates secure scores that will make their way to easily crack the UPSC ESE exam. In addition to studying from UPSC ESE books 2024, candidates must also solve UPSC IES sample papers and mock tests. In this article we have listed the best UPSC ESE books 2024. These best books for UPSC ESE 2024 are listed as per the details provided by coaching institutes and toppers. Choosing the right set of books for UPSC ESE preparation can make a significant difference in one's performance in the exam. In this article, aspirants can check all the details related to the books of UPSC ESE 2024, subject-wise books, preparation tips, and more.

    UPSC ESE Books 2024- Number of Subjects

    This Story also Contains

    1. UPSC ESE 2024 - Subject wise books
    2. UPSC ESE Syllabus 2024
    3. UPSC ESE Preparation Tips 2024
    UPSC ESE Books 2024 - Subject wise best books with Author name
    UPSC ESE books 2024

    Candidates can check out the number of topics that are asked in the UPSC ESE 2024 exam:

    • General Studies & Engineering Aptitude

    • Civil Engineering

    • Mechanical Engineering

    • Electrical Engineering

    • Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering

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    UPSC ESE Books 2024 - List 1

    Subject

    Book Name

    Author

    Network Theory

    Network Analysis

    M. E. Van Valkenburg

    Fundamentals of Electric Circuits

    Charles K. Alexander, Matthew N. O. Sadiku

    Communication Systems

    Communication Systems (Fourth Edition)

    Simon Haykin

    Communication Systems Engineering

    John G. Proakis, Masoud Salehi

    Probability, Random Variables and Random Signal Principles

    Peyton Z. Peebles

    UPSC ESE 2024 Books - List 2

    Computer Organization and Architecture

    Computer System Architecture

    M. Morris Mano

    Operating System Concepts

    Abraham Silberschatz, Peter Baer Galvin, Greg Gagne

    Electronic Measurements and Instruments

    Electronic Instrumentation

    H. S. Kalsi

    A Course in Electrical and Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation

    A. K. Sawhney

    Analog Circuits

    Microelectronic circuits

    Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith

    Integrated Electronics

    Jacob Millman, Christos Halkias, Chetan D. Parikh

    Digital Circuits

    Switching & Finite Automata theory

    Zvi Kohavi

    Digital Design

    M. Morris Mano

    Books of UPSC ESE 2024 - List 3

    Control Systems

    Automatic control systems

    Benjamin C. Kuo

    Control systems engineering

    J. Nagrath, M. Gopal

    Electromagnetics

    Principles of Electromagnetics

    Matthew N., O. Sadiku S., V. Kulkarni

    Electronic Devices and Circuits

    Solid State Electronic Devices

    Ben G. Streetman, Sanjay K. Banerjee

    Signals and Systems

    Signals and Systems

    Alan V. Oppenheim, Alan S. Willsky

    Digital Signal Processing

    John G. Proakis, Dimitris G. Manolakis

    Also read:

    UPSC ESE Books 2024 - List 4

    Microprocessors and Microcontroller

    Microprocessor Architecture, Programming and Applications with the 8085

    Ramesh Gaonkar

    Advanced Communication Topics

    Data Communications and Networking

    Behrouz A. Forouzan

    Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice

    Theodore S. Rappaport

    Optical Fiber Communications

    John M. Senior

    UPSC ESE 2024 Books - List 5

    Advanced Electronics (VLSI) Topics

    CMOS VLSI Design

    Neil H. E. Weste, David Money Harris

    VLSI Fabrication Principles

    Sorab K Ghandhi

    Materials Science

    Materials Science and Engineering

    William D. Callister

    Introduction to Nanotechnology

    Charles P. Poole, Frank J. Owens

    Basic Electrical Engineering

    A textbook of Electrical Technology (Volume - 2)

    B. L. Theraja, A. K. Theraja

    Electrical Machines

    Ashfaq Husain

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    UPSC ESE 2024 - Subject wise books

    ESE Books for General Studies & Engineering Aptitude

    Books

    Authors/Publishers

    General Studies & Engineering Aptitude 2020

    IES Master Publication

    ESE 2020 Prelims: General Studies & Engineering Aptitude

    ACE Engineering Publications

    ESE 2020 General Studies & Engineering Aptitude Practice Book

    Made Easy Publications

    General Studies & Engineering Aptitude

    R.K. Jain

    List of IES Mechanical Engineering Books for Prelims & Mains

    Books

    Authors/Publishers

    Engineering Thermodynamics

    a) PK Nag b) Cengel & Boles

    IC Engine

    ML Mathur and RP Sharma

    b) V.Ganesan

    Gas Turbine and Propulsive Systems

    a) PR Khajuria & SP Dubey b) V.Ganesan

    Fluid Mechanics

    a) Modi & Seth b)RK Bansal

    Compressible Flow

    a) SM Yahya

    Heat and Mass Transfer

    a) JP Hollman b) RC Sachdeva

    Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

    a) CP Arora b) Domkundwar

    List of IES Electrical Engineering Books for Prelims & Mains

    Books

    Authors/Publishers

    Network Analysis

    Van Valkenburg

    Electromagnetic

    William H. Hayt

    Electrical Machinery

    PS Bhimra

    Electrical Machines

    Nagrath & Kothari

    Power System Engg.

    Nagrath & Kothari

    List of IES Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Books for Prelims & Mains

    Books

    Authors/Publishers

    Network Analysis

    a) Van Valkenburg

    b) Chakrabarti

    Electromagnetic Waves & Radiating Systems

    a) Jardon & Balmain

    b) JD Kraus

    Integrated Circuits

    K.R. Botkar

    Op. Amps & Linear Integrated Circuit

    Gayakwad

    Digital Logic & Computer Design

    Morris Mano

    List Of IES Civil Engineering Books For Prelims & Mains

    Books

    Authors/Publishers

    Strength of Materials

    a) Gere and Timoshenko

    b) B C Punamia

    Structural Analysis

    a) Negi

    b) S Ramamrutham

    c) C K Vang

    Concrete Structures

    a) Punamia & Jain

    b) H J Shah

    Steel Structures

    a) Duggal

    Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engg.

    a) Ranjan & Rao

    b) Venkata Ramaiah

    c) S K Garg

    Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics

    a) Modi & Seth

    b) R K Bansal

    c) Subramanyam

    Also read:

    UPSC ESE Syllabus 2024

    UPSC prescribes the UPSC ESE syllabus and mentions it in official notification. Aspirants preparing for the Engineering Services Examination are advised to check the syllabus to know the subjects, topics, and sub-topics on which the question paper will be based. Candidates can check the syllabus to prepare better. The official syllabus is released separately for the preliminary as well as the mains exam.

    UPSC ESE Preparation Tips 2024

    Aspirants preparing for the UPSC ESE must know that it is one of the most targeted government engineering exams in India, hence, their preparation level should also be upto the mark. Some of the UPSC ESE preparation tips are mentioned below -

    • Solve previous year's UPSC ESE question papers on a regular basis.

    • Stick to core subject books such as civil, mechanical, electrical and electronics & telecommunication engineering.

    • Refer to only the official UPSC ESE exam pattern 2024 and syllabus.

    • Refer to the best books of UPSC ESE 2024 and do not change it on the basis of random opinions.

    • Stay updated with last year's UPSC ESE cut off to know the difficulty level of the exam.

    • Increase time management skills and accuracy.

    • Give UPSC ESE mock tests on a regular basis.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the best ESE prelims books for preparation
    A:

    The IES exam preparation books for prelims have been given in the above article, aspirants can check it.

    Q: What are the three stages of selection in UPSC ESE 2024?
    A:

    The three stages of selection process of UPSC IES includes prelims, mains and interview.

    Q: What are the books recommended for network analysis in electronics and telecommunication engineering?
    A:

    The network analysis books are Van Valkenburg and Chakrabarti.

    Q: Is UPSC IES tougher than IAS?
    A:

    There is a difference between both the exams, however, IAS is tougher than IES as per students.

    Q: Is there negative marking in the UPSC ESE 2024?
    A:

    Yes, there is negative marking in the UPSC ESE 2024 preliminary exam.

    Q: What are the core subjects for UPSC ESE 2024?
    A:

    The core subjects to be studied for UPSC ESE exam 2024 are civil, mechanical, electrical and electronics & telecommunication engineering.

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    • Student Preparation for UPSC and GATE:

      • Many B.Tech students at Gautam Buddha University (GBU), Noida , prepare for competitive exams like UPSC Civil Services (CSE), Engineering Services (ESE), and GATE alongside their studies.

      • The university does not have dedicated coaching for UPSC CSE or ESE, but students rely on self-study,

    At Gautam Buddha University (GBU), Greater Noida, students pursuing B.Tech in various disciplines do prepare for government examinations like UPSC CSE, UPSC ESE, and GATE. Here's a general scenario:


    Preparation for Government Exams

    - *UPSC CSE*: Some students prepare for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE)

    Hello,

    You cannot give the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE/IES) with a BSc Engineering degree . Here are the eligibility criteria :

    • Educational Qualification: A degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) from a recognized university is mandatory.
    • Eligible Streams: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering are accepted.
    • BSc Engineering: This

    Hello aspirant,

    Hope you are doing absolutely great.

    So with regard to your query, YES for the ESE (Engineering Service Examination) exam any student who is a graduate of engineering can apply for this exam. If you had graduated from Btech course, then you are eligible for the exam.

    Hope

    Hello Aspirant,

    Eligibility criteria for IES or ESE are

    Candidate must have received a degree in Engineering from a university integrated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or acknowledged as deemed to be universities under