Phase I – Reasoning
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal
- Analytical Reasoning – M.K. Pandey
Phase I – Quantitative Aptitude
- Quantitative Aptitude – R.S. Aggarwal
- Data Interpretation: Arun Sharma's DI book
Phase I & II – General/Economic Awareness
- Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh (comprehensive macro/micro)
- Indian Economy – Sanjiv Verma (MCQ-focused)
- Economic Survey (latest year) – Ministry of Finance
- RBI Annual Report + Monetary Policy Reports (free on rbi.org.in)
- Union Budget highlights + NITI Aayog documents
Phase II – ESI & Finance/Management
- Economic & Social Issues – Ramesh Singh / Sriram's IAS materials
- Financial Management – Prasanna Chandra (for Finance section)
- Principles of Management – L.M. Prasad (for Management component)
- SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA official websites – annual reports for FA section
Phase II – English Writing Skills
- Descriptive English – S.P. Bakshi & Richa Sharma
- The Hindu Editorials daily (for essay content and writing style)
- Practice writing 2 essays + 1 précis weekly from Month 1