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UPSC Electrical Engineering Optional Booklist - Testbook

The UPSC IAS Exam, one of the most challenging competitive exams in India, consists of three phases: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. In the Mains exam, candidates have to choose one optional subject, comprising two papers. One such optional subject that candidates from an engineering background can opt for is Electrical Engineering.

Electrical Engineering is a specialized field involving the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. Candidates with a background in this discipline can choose it as their optional subject in the IAS Exam. However, it's worth noting that the syllabus for Electrical Engineering is quite broad and complex, and hence, thorough preparation before the prelims is crucial.

To aid in your preparation, we have curated a list of essential books for the Electrical Engineering optional subject. These books are recommended by experts and successful candidates and cover the entire syllabus effectively.

Essential Books for Electrical Engineering Optional in IAS Exam

Below is a list of books that you can refer to while preparing for the Electrical Engineering optional subject for the UPSC IAS Mains Exam:

  • Electromagnetic Fields and Waves - Kd Prasad
  • Power Systems - Ashfaq Hussain
  • Circuit Theory: Analysis and Synthesis - A. Chakrabarti
  • Signals and Systems - Alan V. Oppenheim, Alan V. Willsky, S. Hamid Nawab
  • Physics of Semiconductor Devices – Simon Sze
  • Analog Electronics - J.B. Gupta
  • Digital Design - M. Morris Mano
  • Principles of Electronics – V.K. Mehta
  • Wireless Communication - G.K. Mithal
  • Circuit Analysis – Gupta Electrical Technology – Thareja
  • Automatic Control System – Benjamin C. Kuo
  • Elements of Engineering Electromagnetics – Nannapaneni Rao
  • Electromagnetic Waves and Field – R.N. Singh
  • Control Systems Engineering – Nagrath Gopal
  • Semiconductor Physics - Nag Choudhary
  • Integrated Circuits – D. Roy Choudhary
  • Network Analysis – Valkenburg
  • Basic Current Analysis – Murthy
  • Electromagnetic Waves and Radiating System – Jordan & Balmain
  • Modern Control Engineering – Katsuhiko Ogata
  • Microprocessors and Microcontrollers - R. S Gaonkar
  • Communication Systems – David Middleton

For those gearing up for the UPSC 2021 exam, this list of books will surely come handy.

For more articles related to UPSC Electrical Engineering preparation and IAS exam preparation, please refer to the links below:

Recommended Books for Electrical Engineering How to Prepare for IAS While Pursuing Engineering
Tips on Answer Writing for UPSC Mains UPSC Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
NCERT Notes for UPSC UPSC Exam Pattern
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