Which books are best for a beginner starting government exam preparation?

If you are just starting out, focus on three core books: Lucent's General Knowledge for GK, R.S. Aggarwal's Quantitative Aptitude for Maths, and S.P. Bakshi's Objective General English. These three cover the foundation for almost every government exam.

Are older editions of these books still useful, or should I always buy the latest edition?

For concept-heavy books like Laxmikanth (Polity) or R.S. Aggarwal (Maths), older editions are largely fine as the core content does not change. However, for GK, Current Affairs, and Economy books, always buy the latest edition as data, budget figures, and government schemes are updated every year.

Should I buy physical books or use digital versions for government exam preparation?

Physical books work better for most aspirants during active study as underlining, margin notes, and flipping between sections is faster in print. Digital versions are great for revision on the go. Many books listed on this page are available in both formats on Amazon India.

IIM Ahmedabad Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) has invited applications for Research Assistant posts at the Centre for Digital Transformation, on a contractual basis. Eligible post-graduates with data science skills can apply via email up to 31 July 2026 at iima.ac.in. Complete details are given below.

IIM Ahmedabad Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Organisation	Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad)
Post Name	Research Assistant – Centre for Digital Transformation
Job Type	Contractual
Job Location	Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Last Date to Apply	31 July 2026
Application Mode	Email

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply (via Email)

31 July 2026

Application Fee

There is no application fee for this recruitment.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: A Postgraduate (Master’s) degree in Information Systems, Management, Data Science, Computer Science & Engineering or a related field, with proficiency in Python and R. Experience in creating large datasets, data analysis, visualization, econometrics/statistics models, panel datasets and Stata is required; knowledge of natural language processing and text analytics is preferred. Ph.D candidates may be considered for the Research Associate position.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on shortlisting of applications and an interview, as per the terms of the official notification.

How to Apply for IIM Ahmedabad Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

Read the official notification carefully on iima.ac.in.
Prepare your bio-data with personal details, educational qualifications and experience.
Attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
Mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
Send the complete application to the official email address before 31 July 2026.

Important Links

Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	iima.ac.in

Related Recruitment 2026

Disclaimer: The information above is compiled from the official IIM Ahmedabad Research Assistant notification. Candidates are advised to read the official notification on iima.ac.in before applying.