Free Study Material for Sarkari Exams 2026
Free study material for sarkari exams 2026 — previous year question papers, preparation strategies and recommended books for MPSC, UPSC, SSC, banking and railway exams.
Previous Year Question Papers
MPSC Rajyaseva
- 2025 — Prelims Paper 1 - GS · official source
- 2025 — Prelims Paper 2 - CSAT · official source
- 2024 — Prelims Paper 1 - GS · official source
- 2024 — Prelims Paper 2 - CSAT · official source
- 2023 — Prelims Paper 1 - GS · official source
MPSC PSI/STI/ASO
- 2025 — Prelims - General Ability · official source
- 2024 — Prelims - General Ability · official source
UPSC CSE
- 2025 — Prelims GS Paper I · official source
- 2025 — Prelims CSAT Paper II · official source
- 2024 — Prelims GS Paper I · official source
SSC CGL
- 2025 — Tier 1 - All Shifts Compilation · official source
- 2024 — Tier 1 - All Shifts Compilation · official source
SBI PO
- 2025 — Prelims · official source
- 2024 — Prelims · official source
Preparation Guides
How to Crack MPSC Rajyaseva in First Attempt
Start 12-18 months before. Focus on NCERTs for base, then Maharashtra-specific books. Daily newspaper reading (Loksatta). Practice answer writing from Day 1. Solve 10 years PYQs. Join a test series. Revise 3 times minimum.
UPSC CSE — Complete 12-Month Strategy
Months 1-4: NCERT foundation (6th-12th all subjects). Months 5-8: Standard reference books + newspaper analysis. Months 9-10: Test series + revision. Months 11-12: Mock tests + current affairs revision. Optional subject preparation parallel throughout.
SSC CGL Preparation — 6 Month Plan
Focus on Quantitative Aptitude (35% weightage). Practice 50 questions daily. English: Read editorials, learn 20 words daily. Reasoning: Learn shortcuts, practice puzzles. GK: Focus on static GK + current affairs. Speed matters — target 1 min/question.
Banking Exam Strategy — SBI/IBPS
Quantitative Aptitude: Practice DI extensively. Reasoning: Focus on puzzles and seating arrangement. English: Reading comprehension is key. GA: Banking awareness + current affairs + static GK. Computer: Basic concepts. Speed and accuracy both matter.
MPSC PSI Preparation — Physical + Written
Written: Focus on current affairs (30% questions), basic Marathi & English grammar, Maharashtra geography & history. Physical: Start running practice 6 months before. 1600m run, long jump, shot put for males. Daily practice mandatory.
Recommended Books
MPSC
- Indian Polity — M. Laxmikanth
- Indian Economy — Ramesh Singh
- Maharashtra History — Dr. A.R. Kulkarni
- Geography of India — Majid Husain
- Lokrajya Magazine (Monthly)
- MPSC Mains Paper Analysis — Unique Academy
- Maharashtra Bhugol — S.S. Shinde
- Arthshastra — DN Kachare
UPSC
- Indian Polity — M. Laxmikanth
- Indian Economy — Ramesh Singh
- India's Struggle for Independence — Bipin Chandra
- Certificate Physical Geography — G.C. Leong
- Science & Technology — Ravi Agrahari
- Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude — Lexicon
- Indian Art & Culture — Nitin Singhania
SSC
- Quantitative Aptitude — R.S. Aggarwal
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning — R.S. Aggarwal
- Objective General English — S.P. Bakshi
- Lucent's General Knowledge
- Kiran's SSC Mathematics
Banking
- Quantitative Aptitude — Arun Sharma
- Data Interpretation — Arun Sharma
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning — R.S. Aggarwal
- Objective English — Edgar Thorpe
- Banking Awareness — Arihant
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Exam-wise Preparation Pages
- MPSC Rajyaseva (State Services) — MPSC · age 19–38 · Maharashtra
- MPSC PSI / STI / ASO Combined Exam — MPSC · age 19–31 · Maharashtra
- MPSC Group B (Non-Gazetted) — MPSC · age 18–33 · Maharashtra
- MPSC Group C (Clerk / Typist) — MPSC · age 18–33 · Maharashtra
- Maharashtra Engineering Services — MPSC · age 19–38 · Maharashtra
- Maharashtra Agriculture Services — MPSC · age 19–38 · Maharashtra
- Maharashtra Forest Services — MPSC · age 21–30 · Maharashtra
- MPSC Subordinate Services — MPSC · age 18–38 · Maharashtra
- UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) — UPSC · age 21–32
- Combined Defence Services (CDS) — UPSC · age 19–25
- National Defence Academy (NDA) — UPSC · age 16.5–19.5
- Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) — UPSC · age 20–25
- Indian Engineering Services (IES/ESE) — UPSC · age 21–30
- Indian Forest Service (IFS) — UPSC · age 21–32
- UPSC EPFO (Enforcement/Accounts Officer) — UPSC · age 21–30
- Combined Medical Services (CMS) — UPSC · age 21–32
- Combined Geo-Scientist Examination — UPSC · age 21–32
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry) — UPSC · age 16.5–19.5
- SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) — SSC · age 18–32
- SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) — SSC · age 18–27
- SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) — SSC · age 18–25
- SSC GD Constable — SSC · age 18–23
- SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police/CAPF) — SSC · age 20–25
- SBI PO & Clerk — SBI · age 21–30
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