Clever Line Bookstore · For beginners

Books to begin your UPSC journey.

Short, focused e-books for aspirants who are just starting out. What the Civil Services Examination is, what the different services are, how to plan your preparation, how to read the newspaper and how to choose an optional - each explained clearly in about 50 to 100 pages.

⬩ E-books from ₹149 · Free with mentorship

The collection

Five books for the first steps.

Each e-book takes one question a beginner usually has and answers it in plain language, so you start your preparation knowing what lies ahead.

Clever Line BookstoreBook 01 · IntroductionThe Exam,
Explained
For beginners

E-book · Introduction

What Is the Civil Services Examination?

A clear first look at the exam that leads to India's top public services.

  • How the exam is structured: Prelims, Mains and the interview
  • Eligibility, attempts and the yearly cycle
  • What the exam really tests
₹149Free with mentorship
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Clever Line BookstoreBook 02 · The servicesThe Services,
Explained
For beginners

E-book · The services

The Services: IAS, IPS, IFS and Beyond

What the different services are, and what each career actually involves.

  • The All India and Central services
  • Roles, training and career paths
  • How service allocation works
₹149Free with mentorship
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Clever Line BookstoreBook 03 · StrategyPreparation
Strategy
For beginners

E-book · Strategy

Preparation Strategy for Beginners

How to plan your preparation from the first month, without getting lost.

  • Understanding the syllabus before you start
  • Building a realistic study plan
  • Revision, practice and staying consistent
₹249Free with mentorship
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Clever Line BookstoreBook 04 · NewspaperReading the
Newspaper
For beginners

E-book · Newspaper

Reading the Newspaper for UPSC

What to read, what to skip, and how to turn daily news into notes.

  • Choosing a newspaper and a routine
  • Linking news to the syllabus
  • Making short, useful current-affairs notes
₹199Free with mentorship
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Clever Line BookstoreBook 05 · OptionalsChoosing Your
Optional
For beginners

E-book · Optionals

How to Choose Your Optional Subject

A practical way to think through one of your most important decisions.

  • What the optional paper involves
  • Interest, background and available guidance
  • Questions to ask before you decide
₹199Free with mentorship
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How to get them

Free for our students, open to everyone.

Mentorship students

Included, free of charge

If you join a Clever Line mentorship programme, the bookstore e-books are part of your mentorship. There is nothing extra to pay.

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Everyone else

Buy the e-books you need

You do not have to be enrolled to read them. Each e-book costs ₹149 to ₹249, as shown above. Contact the academy to order.

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