erence books for completion of a topic.

So, the amount of time and efforts needed

are little higher than what you need on other optionals. Technical optionals
require problem solving and electrical is no different. So, preparation for this
optional can bring a change from monotonous GS preparation. 
Strategy
I have relied on book list provided by Prakash Rajpurohit sir (AIR-2 in CSE-2009).
For few topics, I have supplemented from other sources which I would be
detailing below. For the sake of convenience I would list down the books
suggested by rajpurohit sir along with my strategy.
Paper-1 

1. Circuit Theory: I have referred to A. Chakrabarti (Dhanpat Rai). The key
is to solve as many number of problems as you can. Complete all the
solved examples and unsolved problems from the book if you have time.
Focus on Network Theorems, various parameters of expression of two-port
networks and graph theory (often ignored).
2. Signals and systems: I have used Sanjay Sharma as my primary book
and Oppenheim as my secondary book. They cover the syllabus very well.
Please do all the solved examples from both the books. For DFT and FFT
have a basic understanding from a source you like (I have used youtube
videos). The formulas can be very confusing in this. Please have a sheet of
paper and write down every formula and revise it often.
3. E.M. Theory: Do not go beyond Sadiku for this. The chapters
9,10,11 entirely cover your syllabus. They are picking solved examples
from this book. So, do all the solved examples and attempt unsolved if
time permits. If you have time then glance through KD Prasad to not to
miss out on anything important (Only after completing sadiku).
4. Analog Electronics: I referred to J.B. Gupta. It is an extensive book that
covers the topics really well. Do it very patiently. Try to cover only those
portions which are in the syllabus and leave the rest. Do all the solved
examples. Apart from this, I solved problems from ACE mains ESE
material. This is to gain better practise.
5. Digital Electronics: Morris Mano is the book you should refer to for this
chapter. For timing circuits (555 timer) and comparators refer to J.B.
Gupta (same book as suggested for analog electronics). Apart from this, I
have solved problems from ACE mains ESE material.
6. Energy Conversion:Electric machine
7.  I referred to Ashfaq Hussain.
8. Transformer
9. Single phalse 3 phase
10.Auto transformer not come
11.Dc machine numerical dc motors focus
12.Indcuction machine 3 phase induction motor special machjines not in
syylabus
13.Synchronus machine alternator
 14. Try to get good grasp of all the solved examples. Apart from this, I also
solved problems from ACE mains ESE material.
15.Power Electronics and Electric Drives:tough
16.Chopper rectifier inverter solved examples
17.
18. I have referred to PS Bhimbra. This is also a time consuming book and
requires good patience to complete it. It requires two to three iterations to
understand the topic completely. Chapters that needs to be covered from
the book are chapter 2, chapter 4, chapter 5, chapter 6 (Leave dual
converters), chapter 7 (Leave Thyristor Chopper circuits and multiphase
choppers) , chapter 8 (Leave force-commutated thyristor inverters, current
source and series inverters) and chapter 12. Don’t forget to complete all
the solved examples. Questions are directly lifted from these example
problems.
19.Analog Communication: I have referred to Simon Haykin and BP Lathi.
But there is also a very good NPTEL course which covers syllabus in its
entirety. In fact the course contents are such that it seems the syllabus is
directly picked from the course. So, pick any source you like and complete
the syllabus. Apart from this, I solved problems from ACE mains ESE
material.

http://nptel.ac.in/courses/117106090/Pdfs/1_5.pdf
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/117106090/Pdfs/1_6.pdf
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/117106090/Pdfs/1_7.pdf
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/117106090/Pdfs/1_8.pdf
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/117106090/Pdfs/1_9.pdf
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/117106090/Pdfs/1_10.pdf
Paper-2

1. Control Systems: I have referred to FF Kuo. This is again a very good
with enough examples and good coverage of theory part. Focus must be on
time domain analysis, frequency domain analysis, stability criteria and state
variables. I have also solved problems from ACE mains ESE material.
2. Microprocessors and Microcomputers: I have referred to Ramesh
Gaonkar. The book is a easy read, so you can complete it easily. I have
also read made-easy written notes for this. Refer online for some
peripheral device which are not covered well in Gaonkar. The guide will be
previous years questions of both IES and civil services.
3. Measurement and Instrumentation: The primary book I referred to
is made-easy written notes. For the topics like spectrum analyser, signal
conditioning, etc which are not covered in made-easy book, refer
to Sawhney. Do refer to previous years questions of both IES and civil
services for better understanding of types of questions being asked.
 4. Power Systems:
5.
6.  I have referred to Nagrath Kothari. Do all the solved examples of the
book. If you have time you can also pick up wadhwa
7. Solved examples fault analysis power sy stability equal area critical nuton
rption economy load dispatch imp
8.  and complete the solved examples.j b gupta
9.
10.Power System Protection: switch gare protectin from wadhva  theory I
have to referred to Badri Ram and Vishwakarma.
11. There is no need of referring to any other book as this covers the entire
syllabus. Focus on circuit breaker and digital protection as more number of
questions are being asked from it. Also please remember the schematic of
various protection schemes.
12.Digital Communication: I have referred to both Lathi and Haykin. As this
a very dicey topic, please cover the topics from both the books. I have
referred to Forouzan (Chapter 1 and 2) for data networks and 7 layered
architecture. Do not neglect this part as 10 markers are constantly being
asked from this.

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