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Apala Mishra Anthropology Handwritten Notes for 2024-2025 Printed Booklets Set of 4

₹1,385

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Akhil Murti Handwritten History Booklets By Sanskriti IAS for 2025 | UPSC Optional

₹1,466

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Manikant Singh History Notes 2025-26 | English | UPSC Optional

₹1,455

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Vajiram Geography Handwritten Notes 2025-26 Set of 4 for UPSC CSE

₹1,445

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Kalinga IAS Economics Notes by AK Das 2025-2026 | UPSC Economics Optional Booklets

₹1,288

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S Baliyan History Handwritten Booklets 2025 | English | Set of 4 Booklets

₹1,445

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Vajiram Economics Notes 2025-2026 UPSC Economics Optional Booklets Set of 5

₹1,285

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Yashwant Sir Philosophy Handwritten Booklets by Nischay IAS 2025-2026 Set of 4

₹1,388

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Alok Ranjan Geography Class Notes for 2025-26 | UPSC CSE Geography Optional

₹1,375

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Sosin Anthropology Handwritten Booklets for 2025-26

₹1,365

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Mahapatra Sir Sociology Notes 2025–26 UPSC Optional English Medium 6 Booklets

₹1,355

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Vikash Ranjan Sociology Printed Notes 2025–26 (UPSC Optional, Triumph IAS, English Medium, 7 Booklets)

₹1,355

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Uday Bhan Economics Notes Handwritten Booklets Set of 3 in Hindi

₹1,345

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Piyush Chaubey PSIR Notes by GS Score for 2025-26 Set of 6

₹1,345

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Drishti IAS PSIR Notes 2025-26 Printed Booklets Set of 6 for UPSC Preparation

₹1,325

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Upkar Sanskrit Notes 2025-26 Edition for UPSC Sanskrit Optional

₹1,299

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Piyush Chaubey PSIR Handwritten Notes by GS Score for 2025-26 Set of 3

₹1,288

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Rajesh Mishra PSIR Handwritten Notes 2025–26 | 3 Booklet Set | Hindi Medium

₹1,278

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Vaid Sir Anthropology Optional Notes in Hindi 2025 | Printed Booklets Set of 5

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Best Optional Subject for UPSC Mains Preparation

Choosing the right optional subject for UPSC can swing your Mains score by 50–80 marks. This category stocks printed notes for the most-scored optionals: PSIR (Political Science & IR), Economics, Public Administration, Sociology, and Law. Whether you are comparing the best optional for UPSC Mains or narrowing down the best optional for IFOS, you will find booklet sets from institutes like Shubhra Ranjan, Vajiram, Drishti IAS, and SS Pandey — covering both Paper I and Paper II syllabi.

Most products are available in both Hindi medium (Rajesh Mishra PSIR 6-booklet set, Shubhra Ranjan Hindi 7-booklet set) and English medium. PSIR and Sociology are also strong contenders for MPSC optionals. Pair any optional set with a current-affairs module for the best UPSC Mains coverage. Sets range from 3 booklets (Vajiram Public Administration) to 30 booklets (Rahul IAS Law), so check the module count before ordering.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which optional subject has the most study material available here?

PSIR (Political Science & International Relations) has the widest selection — four different publisher sets including Shubhra Ranjan English (4 booklets), Shubhra Ranjan Hindi (7 booklets), Rajesh Mishra (6 booklets), and Drishti IAS (6 booklets). Economics (Vajiram, 5 booklets) and Sociology (SS Pandey, 25 modules across 4 booklets) are also well-stocked.

Is PSIR a good optional for UPSC if I have a non-humanities background?

PSIR is one of the most popular UPSC optionals regardless of graduation background because its syllabus overlaps significantly with GS Paper II (Indian polity, governance, IR). Engineering and science graduates regularly score 270+ with PSIR. The Vajiram Public Administration 3-booklet set is a shorter alternative with similar GS overlap for those wanting a lighter optional.

What is the best optional subject for MPSC Mains?

For MPSC Mains, PSIR and Sociology are among the most-selected optionals because their syllabi closely mirror Maharashtra PSC paper patterns and the preparation material overlaps with UPSC. SS Pandey's Sociology notes (25 modules) and the Rajesh Mishra PSIR Hindi set are used by MPSC aspirants. Always cross-check the specific MPSC syllabus notification, as paper structure differs from UPSC.

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