Drishti IAS PSIR Notes 2025-26 | 6 Booklets | English Medium | UPSC Study Material
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Drishti IAS PSIR Notes 2025-26 Overview
The Drishti psir notes 2025-26 give you a ready-made study set for the UPSC PSIR Optional. Moreover, this edition packs the full Political Science and International Relations syllabus into 6 printed booklets. Therefore, you study from organised, exam-mapped material instead of building notes yourself.
First, the booklets follow the standard two-paper UPSC PSIR structure. In addition, they keep the language clear and concise in English. As a result, you save weeks of compilation time.
Many aspirants struggle to find structured psir optional notes for upsc mains in printed form. However, this set solves that problem directly. Moreover, the layout keeps each topic short and revision-friendly. Therefore, you spend more time learning and less time searching.
Why Choose Drishti IAS for PSIR Optional Notes
Drishti IAS is a trusted name for the drishti ias psir optional notes that many Mains aspirants rely on. Furthermore, the institute maps each topic to the official syllabus. Consequently, you cover concepts in a logical order.
- Syllabus-mapped: Therefore, every booklet links directly to a paper segment.
- Concise English: Moreover, the writing stays simple for quick revision.
- Current edition: In addition, the 2025-26 content tracks the latest pattern.
- Printed format: Besides, physical booklets suit long study hours without screens.
What’s Included in the Drishti PSIR Notes Set
This set contains all 6 printed booklets. Furthermore, each one tackles a distinct part of the PSIR optional preparation. The complete list follows below.
- Booklet 1: Introduction to Political Science
- Booklet 2: Comparative Politics
- Booklet 3: International Relations
- Booklet 4: Indian Government and Politics
- Booklet 5: Political Thought
- Booklet 6: Current Affairs and Contemporary Issues
For aspirants exploring more optional subjects, the UPSC study material category lists many comparable sets. Similarly, you can browse related institute notes there.
What the Drishti PSIR Notes Cover
The drishti psir notes span both papers of the PSIR optional. First, Booklets 1 and 5 build political theory and thought from the basics. Next, Booklet 2 explains comparative politics across systems.
Then, Booklet 4 details Indian government and politics in depth. Moreover, Booklet 3 handles international relations and global institutions. Finally, Booklet 6 ties recent events to the syllabus for the contemporary questions.
Together, these booklets follow the psir optional syllabus closely. Furthermore, the structured flow helps you connect theory with current issues. As a result, your answers gain both depth and relevance in the Mains exam.
Specifications at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Drishti IAS |
| Booklets / Modules | 6 |
| Subjects | Political Science and International Relations |
| Medium | English |
| Edition | 2025 – 2026 |
| Exam / Level | UPSC CSE Mains, PSIR Optional |
| Format | Printed Booklets |
| Condition | New |
| Delivery | Pay online (10% off) or book with ₹99, rest on delivery |
Who Should Buy This Set
This set suits UPSC Mains aspirants who pick PSIR as their optional subject. Moreover, English-medium students gain the most from it. As a result, both beginners and revision-stage candidates benefit.
- First, fresh aspirants building PSIR concepts from scratch.
- Next, repeaters who want structured psir optional notes for upsc mains.
- Finally, self-study candidates who prefer ready notes over standard texts.
How to Use the Drishti IAS PSIR Optional Notes
To use the drishti ias psir optional notes well, follow a simple plan. First, read each booklet once for understanding. Then, revise weekly to lock in the concepts.
- Sequence study: Therefore, start with Booklet 1 before moving to advanced topics.
- Practise answers: Moreover, write structured answers from each section.
- Link current affairs: In addition, pair Booklet 6 with daily news for fresh examples.
- Revise often: Finally, schedule quick recall sessions before the Mains exam.
You can pair these notes with a test series too. For example, the Drishti IAS CSAT Test Series 2026 strengthens your overall prep. Similarly, the Drishti BPSC Notes Hindi Medium booklets help aspirants targeting state services.
Buying and Delivery
Ordering stays simple on UPSC Store. Moreover, we deliver pan-India, including smaller towns where optional-subject notes rarely reach bookstores. As a result, you get the set at your doorstep.
UPSC Store delivers across India. Pay online and get 10% off, or book with ₹99 and pay the rest in cash on delivery. Besides, our support team answers any query before you order.
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About Drishti IAS PSIR Notes 2025-26
Drishti IAS PSIR Notes 2025-26 is an original printed study material set from Drishti IAS, covering Political Science. Available in English medium, this set is counted booklet by booklet before dispatch — no photocopies, no missing booklets.
Product Details
- Institute: Drishti IAS
- Subject: Political Science
- Medium: English
- Format: Printed Booklets
- Delivery: Pan-India delivery in 4–7 working days, free over ₹1,999
- Condition: New, original print — counted before dispatch
Why Buy from UPSC Store?
- ✓ Original Printed Notes — no photocopies, every booklet counted before it ships
- ✓ Fast Dispatch — ships within 24 hours from Delhi, arrives in 4–7 days pan-India
- ✓ Secure Packaging — bubble-wrapped and boxed to prevent damage in transit
- ✓ 180+ Orders Shipped — to 25 states across India
- ✓ WhatsApp Support — ask which set fits your optional and medium before ordering
Frequently Asked Questions
This set includes 6 printed booklets. Moreover, they cover the complete PSIR optional syllabus, from political theory to international relations.
These notes come in English only. However, if you need Hindi-medium PSIR material, please check other UPSC Store listings before ordering.
This set targets the UPSC Mains optional paper in PSIR. Therefore, it suits aspirants who have chosen PSIR, and it is not built for Prelims.
Yes, this is the 2025-26 edition by Drishti IAS. Moreover, the content aligns with the current UPSC examination pattern.
Absolutely. First, the booklets build concepts step by step. As a result, beginners and revision-stage aspirants both follow them easily.
Yes. Book with ₹99 online and pay the rest in cash on delivery, or pay in full online and get 10% off. Furthermore, we ship pan-India so you receive the booklets wherever you live.