Best Books for Bihar CGL 2026
Curated book recommendations for every BSSC CGL section — General Studies, Science & Math, Reasoning — plus how to combine books with online PYQ practice.
Best Books for Bihar CGL 2026
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How to Choose Books for BSSC CGL
The biggest mistake aspirants make is collecting 15 books and finishing none. For BSSC CGL, you need at most 3–4 reference books plus PYQ practice on Setlgao. Books build your knowledge foundation; PYQs and mocks build your exam skill. Both are necessary, but books alone are not sufficient.
Choose books aligned with the BSSC CGL level — graduate-level General Studies, Class 10–12 science and math, and standard reasoning. UPSC-level books are unnecessarily deep; banking-exam books miss Bihar-specific content.
Recommended Books by Section
General Studies: Lucent's General Knowledge (Hindi or English) for comprehensive GK coverage. For polity, 'Indian Polity' by M. Laxmikanth (summary chapters suffice). For Bihar-specific content, refer to Bihar Board geography and state GK compilations.
Science & Mathematics: NCERT Science textbooks (Class 9–10) for concept clarity. 'Quantitative Aptitude' by R.S. Aggarwal for arithmetic and algebra practice. 'General Science' by Lucent for quick science revision.
Reasoning: 'A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning' by R.S. Aggarwal covers all BSSC CGL reasoning types. Practice the puzzle and series chapters thoroughly.
- GK: Lucent's General Knowledge
- Polity: M. Laxmikanth (selected chapters)
- Science: NCERT Class 9–10 + Lucent General Science
- Maths: R.S. Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning: R.S. Aggarwal Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Bihar GK: State board geography + current Bihar yearbook
- Current Affairs: Monthly magazine (Pratiyogita Darpan or similar)
Books + Online Practice: The Winning Combination
Read a book chapter, then immediately solve related PYQs on Setlgao topic pages. This read-then-practise cycle converts passive reading into active learning. For example, after reading Lucent's polity chapter on Fundamental Rights, solve all polity PYQs tagged 'fundamental-rights' on Setlgao.
Books should never replace mock tests. Even if you have read every recommended book, without timed mock practice on Setlgao you will struggle with time management and exam pressure on the actual day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Lucent enough for Bihar CGL GK?
- Lucent covers most GK topics but supplement with Bihar-specific material and current affairs. Combine with PYQ practice on Setlgao.
- Should I buy books in Hindi or English?
- Choose the language you will attempt the exam in. Hindi medium aspirants should prefer Hindi editions.
- Can I prepare without books using only Setlgao?
- PYQs with explanations on Setlgao can serve as primary practice material. One GK reference book is still recommended for systematic coverage.