CAPF AC preparation requires two distinct tracks: Paper I (objective GK + Reasoning) and Paper II (descriptive Essay + Comprehension). The books below are selected based on syllabus alignment, difficulty level, and UPSC question patterns from previous years.
Paper I – General Ability & Intelligence
General Knowledge (History, Geography, Polity, Economy)
| Book | Author / Publisher | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Lucent's General Knowledge | Lucent Publications | Static GK – all subjects |
| Indian Polity | M. Laxmikanth | Constitution, Polity (essential) |
| Indian Economy | Ramesh Singh | Economy, Budget, Schemes |
| NCERT History Class 6–12 | NCERT | History & Freedom Movement |
| NCERT Geography Class 9–12 | NCERT | Indian & World Geography |
General Science
- NCERT Science Class 6–10 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics)
- NCERT Physics & Chemistry Class 11–12 (selected chapters)
Mental Ability & Reasoning
| Book | Author | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal | Complete Reasoning coverage |
| Analytical Reasoning | M.K. Pandey | Puzzles and analytical questions |
Paper II – Essay & English Comprehension
| Resource | Best For |
|---|---|
| Essays for Civil Services – Pulkit Khare | Essay structure, relevant content for diverse topics |
| The Hindu Editorial | Comprehension practice + essay content ideas |
| 151 Essays – S.C. Gupta | Wide range of essay topics with structured outlines |
| Wren & Martin English Grammar | Grammar accuracy for Précis and Comprehension |
Current Affairs
- The Hindu / Indian Express – Daily reading (national security, governance, science)
- PIB (Press Information Bureau) – Government scheme updates
- Manorama Yearbook – Annual facts, statistics, awards, sports