The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) conducts the CDPO test for the Maharashtra Department of Women and Child Development regularly. The Maharashtra CDPO exam is held for Group B positions such as Inspector, DWCD officer, lecturer, superintendent, and others.
In this article, We’ll go through some of the key books you’ll need to prepare for the MPSC CDPO exam. Following is a list of reference books for each subject as per the MPSC CDPO exam syllabus:
For Grammar:
It includes questions on Marathi and English grammar, as well as Marathi and English passages.
- Marathi & English Pranshsanch by Lokseva Publication.
- English Grammar by Sachin Jadhav.
- Easy Marathi Grammar and Writing by M.R. Walimbe.
- Competitive Exam Essential English by MJ Sheikh.
For IQ test and Arithmetic:
It comprises IQ tests that assess reasoning, mental speed, and pattern recognition.
- Aptitude & Logical Reasoning by Sachin Dhawale.
- MPSC Paper Solution Aptitude & Logical Reasoning, SAIMkatta Publication.
- Intelligence by Sujit Pawar.
- Textbooks: 6th to 10th.
- Intelligence by innovation publication.
- Arithmetic by Nitin Mahale.
For General Science:
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are among the general sciences (10th level).
- 8th, 9th, and 10th Maharashtra State Board Books.
- General Science by Dr. Sachin Bhaske.
- General Science Part 1 and Part 2 by Chandrakant Gore.
- Biology ICSE Board by Anita Prasad.
- General Science by Sonali Bhusare Unique Publications.
For Information and Communication Technology:
It covers abbreviations for information and technology, email, the benefits and drawbacks of the Internet, the impact of globalization, and new technological breakthroughs.
- 11th & 12th Information Technology, Maharashtra State Board Books.
For Sociology and Psychology:
It covers the nature of society, numerous social issues in India and Maharashtra, the definition of psychology, the foundations of human behavior, and psychology’s breadth.
- 11th & 12th Psychology, Maharashtra State Board Books.
- 11th Sociology, Maharashtra State Board Book.
- Mind by Achyut Godbole.
- 12th Understanding Indian Society, Maharashtra State Board Book.
- Modern Psychology by Dr. Vilas Padhye.
For Social work:
It covers social work research methodologies, the history of social work, and the activity of social reformers in India and Maharashtra.
- 11th History State Board (Old).
- Maharashtra Social Reformer by Gaurav Kotecha.
- Social Work by Prajakta Tanksale.
For Human Rights:
It includes the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, India’s and Maharashtra’s human rights enforcement systems, child sex ratios, and child mortality rates, among other things.
- Human Rights by Unique Publication.
- Human Rights, Questions and Answers by Lea Lebin Publishing NBT.
For Indian Constitution:
It includes the Indian Constitution, India’s government system, and Maharashtra’s Panchayat system.
- Indian Polity by M. Laxmikant (K Sagar Publication)
- Panchayat Raj Mind Map by Rithesh Khirad.
- Indian Constitution Part 1 by Jadhav Sir Unique Publications.
For Child Development and Women’s Development:
These include child development identification, essential stages of child development, and numerous child development difficulties.
- Child development, 11th & 12th Maharashtra State Board Book.
- Unique notes.
Women and Child Development:
Candidates should pay close attention to current events in the field of women’s and children’s development, as well as the government’s official website.
- @wcd.nic.in is the official website of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- @womenchild.maharashtra.gov is the official website of the Maharashtra government’s Department of Women and Child Development.
- The National Commission for Women’s official website (@ncw.nic.in).
- The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights’ official website (@ncpcr.gov.in).
For Women and Child Development Act:
It covers federal and state laws about women’s and children’s development.
- Women and Child Development Act, Amir Sheikh.
For General Studies:
It covers state, national, and international news,
- To the Point Magzine by Abhijit Rathod.
- Year Book 2022 by Deva Jadhvar.
- Unique Plus 10 by Inderjit Yadav.
- Current affairs by Deva Jadhav.
For Home Science:
These include nutrition, India’s and Maharashtra’s nutritional problems, their causes, and numerous government programs.
- Food Science and Technology, 12th Maharashtra State Board Book.
- Health and Physical Education,11th & 12th Maharashtra State Board Book.
- Nutrition and Dietetics – Home Science by Dr. Indira Khadse.
- Home Management, 11th & 12th Maharashtra State Board Book.
To get more information about the MPSC CDPO exam, students can visit BYJU’s Exam Prep website. You can also practice with BYJU’s Exam Prep to avail course material curated explicitly for all aspirants. Hope this article helps.
All the best!!!