26 July 2026 Is Almost Here — Are You Prepared?
The BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims is on 26 July 2026. That means you have roughly 29 days left.
This is not the time to start a new thick book. This is not the time to read 500 pages of theory. This is the time to revise smart, solve more questions, and lock in your Bihar GK and Current Affairs.
In the last month before BPSC Prelims, the right books are not the heaviest ones — they are the sharpest ones.
This post covers exactly which books to pick up right now, publication-wise, for your final 30-day sprint.
Important: What the Last Month Should Look Like
Before we get into the books, understand this clearly:
Do not start anything new after 15 July. The last 10 days before the exam should be 100% revision and mock tests only. No new chapters, no new books.
Here is a simple week-by-week breakdown for the final month:
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| Week 1 (27 June – 3 July) | Bihar Special GK + Current Affairs revision |
| Week 2 (4 July – 10 July) | History + Polity + Geography quick revision |
| Week 3 (11 July – 17 July) | General Science + PYQ solving |
| Week 4 (18 July – 25 July) | Full mock tests only — minimum 1 per day |
| Exam Day (26 July) | Light revision of notes only, sleep well |
Now, here are the best books for each of these phases — by publisher.
1. Drishti IAS — Best for Bihar Special and Practice Series
Drishti IAS is one of the most trusted names in civil services preparation. For BPSC specifically, their Bihar-focused books are excellent for the last month.
Drishti IAS My State Bihar (2nd Edition, English Medium)
This is a comprehensive guide covering History, Geography, Polity, and Economy of Bihar in one book. If you have not already covered Bihar Special thoroughly, this is the book to pick up right now. Clear, structured, and BPSC-pattern aligned.
Drishti IAS BPSC Prelims Practice Series — History (Part 1)
Drishti IAS BPSC Prelims Practice Series — General Science and Technology (Part 4)
These practice series books are specifically designed for BPSC Prelims revision. Each book gives you topic-wise MCQs exactly on the pattern of what BPSC asks. Use these for subject-wise targeted practice in the last 3 weeks.
Drishti IAS BPSC Prelims Topicwise Solved Previous Year Questions (1st Edition)
This is the cleanest compilation of BPSC PYQs arranged topic-wise with updated explanations. If you only have time for one PYQ book, this is it.
Drishti IAS BPSC Modern History of Bihar and India
Modern History is one of the highest-weightage sections in BPSC Prelims — around 30 questions. This Drishti book covers both national and Bihar-specific modern history in one place. Perfect for revision in Week 2.
2. Eduteria — Best for Bihar GK and Current Affairs
Eduteria has become one of the most popular publishers specifically for Bihar competitive exams. Their Bihar-specific material is sharp, updated, and exactly what BPSC tests.
Eduteria Bihar Tathya Sangrah — 5th Edition 2026 (Hindi and English both available)
This is the go-to Bihar GK fact compendium for BPSC. Covers Bihar History, Geography, Economy, Culture, Art, and all important Bihar-specific data in a compact format. This is a last-month essential — not a textbook, but a revision tool. Read it once, revise it twice.
Eduteria Bihar Tathya Sangrah Current Affairs — May 2026 Release
This is the most updated Bihar Current Affairs book available right now, covering events till May 2026. Since BPSC Prelims is on 26 July 2026, this covers the critical recent period. Both Hindi and English editions are available. Do not skip this.
Edu Teria BPSC Prelims 2026 Offline Test Series (Tests 1, 2, 3) — Hindi Medium
If you want structured mock test practice from a Bihar-focused publisher, Eduteria’s offline test series is excellent. Three full-length tests on BPSC pattern. Use these in Week 3.
3. Tarkash — Best for PYQs and MCQ Practice
Tarkash has built a strong reputation among BPSC aspirants specifically because of their structured PYQ books and MCQ practice sets. These are ideal for the revision phase.
Tarkash BPSC Prelims PYQ — 2nd Edition (39th to 71st BPSC, Subject-wise)
This is one of the best PYQ books available for BPSC. It covers solved questions from the 39th to 71st BPSC exam, arranged subject-wise and chapter-wise, with 6 thematic tests, chapter-wise online CBT practice, and 50+ conceptual videos. For the last month, use this book to understand the exact type of questions BPSC asks year after year. Patterns repeat — this book shows you those patterns.
Tarkash BPSC Prelims Vigat Varshon ke Prashan (Hindi Medium)
The Hindi medium version of the above — same subject-wise PYQ structure with CBT practice. If you are preparing in Hindi medium, this is your go-to.
Astra 6000+ GS Practice MCQs by Tarkash — Hindi and English both available
6000+ topic-wise, subject-wise MCQs covering Bihar Special, BPSC, BSSC, and SSC patterns. NCERT-based. Use this for rapid-fire subject-wise practice in the last 3 weeks — especially for topics where you feel weak.
Tarkash Momentum General Science
For aspirants who need to strengthen General Science in the last month, Tarkash’s General Science book covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the right depth for BPSC — not too deep, not too shallow.
4. KBC Nano — Best for Bihar Samagra (The #1 Last-Month Book)
If you ask any serious BPSC aspirant which one book they would keep in the last month, most of them will say Bihar Samagra by KBC Nano.
Bihar Samagra (PT and Mains) — 8th Revised and Updated Edition by Anisha Bharti (SDM) — KBC Nano
Available in both Hindi (26-020) and English (26-019) editions. This book covers everything about Bihar in one volume — History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Art and Culture, Important Personalities, Schemes, and more. It is written by Anisha Bharti, an SDM — someone who has actually cleared BPSC — which makes it extremely exam-relevant.
In the last month, read the Bihar Samagra once cover to cover, then revise the Bihar-specific facts section daily. The Bihar Special section in BPSC Prelims is where most aspirants lose marks — this book closes that gap.
KBC Nano Tarkash BPSC Prelims PYQ (39th to 71st)
KBC Nano’s version of the subject-wise PYQ book — popular in Hindi medium for its Bihar-focused commentary on answers.
5. Ghatna Chakra — Best for Comprehensive Solved Papers
Ghatna Chakra (Ghatnachakra) is one of the oldest and most respected publishers in government exam preparation. Their BPSC-specific books are dense with solved questions and cover the full history of the exam.
BPSC Purvavlokan 2026 — Ghatna Chakra (Exam Preparation Guide, Previous Year Solved Papers 1992–2026)
This is the most comprehensive solved paper book available for BPSC. It covers the full history of BPSC papers from 1992 to 2026. Use this in the last month to identify which topics keep coming back repeatedly. BPSC loves repeating certain areas — this book makes those patterns crystal clear.
Ghatna Chakra BPSC Poorvavalokan 2026 — Hindi Edition
The Hindi edition of the above — extremely popular among Bihar aspirants. Packed with question analysis and explanations.
For General Science specifically, the Quora community of BPSC rank-holders recommends Ghatna Chakra’s General Science section alongside targeted YouTube revision for Biology.
6. Current Affairs — The Section That Can Make or Break Your Prelims
History carries around 30–32 questions in BPSC Prelims, and Current Affairs also carries 30–32 questions — which means Current Affairs alone is worth as much as History. Do not leave it for the last week.
For the last month, you need Current Affairs covering May 2025 to July 2026.
Yearly Current Affairs for 72nd BPSC by IAS Valley (May 2025 to May 2026)
Compiled specifically for the 72nd BPSC exam. Covers national and Bihar current affairs in a compact format. Best for rapid revision.
Pariksha Manthan 72nd BPSC Prelims Current Affairs Visheshank Part 1 — Updated till 20 May 2026
One of the most recent Current Affairs compilations available for this exam. The fact that it is updated till May 2026 makes it extremely relevant for the 26 July paper.
Speedy Bihar Current Affairs — April 2026 Edition
Covers Bihar-specific current affairs from January 2025 to April 2026. Bihar Current Affairs is a separate section in BPSC that most students underestimate — this book covers it precisely.
7. Test Series and Mock Tests — The Most Important Thing in the Last Month
No matter how good your books are, if you are not solving full mock tests in the last month, you are not ready.
The Prelims exam is on July 26, 2026 — starting mock tests early is one of the most effective ways to build speed and accuracy. Drishti IAS
72nd BPSC Test Series Vol 1 — Rukmini Prakashan (15 Full Sets, Hindi Medium)
15 full-length mock tests on the 72nd BPSC pattern. Includes updated Bihar government ministry data from May 2026. One of the most recently updated test series available.
Edu Teria BPSC Prelims 2026 Offline Test Series (Tests 1, 2, 3)
Clean, structured, Bihar-focused. Good for Week 3 and early Week 4.
Arihant 72nd BPSC Combined Prelims — Yearwise and Topicwise Solved Papers (1992–2025)
25 papers, 3500+ questions, with authentic updated facts. English medium. For aspirants who want both PYQ analysis and pattern understanding in one book.
Important note on negative marking: There is 1/3 negative marking in BPSC 72nd Prelims, and a new Option E has been introduced on the OMR sheet — leaving a row completely blank without selecting any option also attracts 1/3 negative mark. Do not leave any row blank. Select Option E if you want to skip a question.
Quick Summary — Last Month Book Priority List
| Priority | Book | Publisher | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Must have | Bihar Samagra (8th Ed) | KBC Nano | Bihar Special — covers everything |
| 🔥 Must have | Bihar Tathya Sangrah + CA May 2026 | Eduteria | Bihar GK + latest current affairs |
| 🔥 Must have | BPSC PYQ Topicwise | Drishti IAS | Best PYQ with updated explanations |
| ✅ High value | Tarkash BPSC PYQ 2nd Ed | Tarkash | 39th–71st solved, subject-wise |
| ✅ High value | BPSC Purvavlokan 2026 | Ghatna Chakra | 1992–2026 full solved papers |
| ✅ High value | Current Affairs 72nd BPSC | IAS Valley | Covers May 2025 – May 2026 |
| ✅ High value | 72nd BPSC Test Series Vol 1 | Rukmini Prakashan | 15 full mock tests |
| 🟡 If time permits | My State Bihar | Drishti IAS | English medium Bihar Special |
| 🟡 If time permits | BPSC Practice Series Science | Drishti IAS | Quick Science revision |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which is the single most important book for the last month before BPSC Prelims?
Bihar Samagra by KBC Nano. It covers Bihar Special comprehensively the section where most candidates lose marks and toppers gain them.
Q. Should I start a new book in the last 10 days?
No. The last 10 days (16 July to 25 July) should be only mock tests and revision of your notes. Do not open any new book after 15 July.
Q. Is there negative marking in BPSC 72nd Prelims?
Yes — 1/3 mark per wrong answer. Also, leaving a row completely blank now attracts negative marking due to the new Option E rule. Always mark E if you want to skip.
Q. Which Current Affairs book covers the most recent period?
Pariksha Manthan 72nd BPSC Current Affairs Visheshank (updated till May 2026) and Eduteria Bihar Tathya Sangrah Current Affairs May 2026 release are the most updated options available right now.
Q. Can I get these books delivered quickly in Patna?
Yes. Kitabwalah offers same-day delivery within Patna and next-day delivery across Bihar.