Preparing for the Civil Services Examination is no easy task. With lakhs of aspirants competing for a limited number of seats, smart preparation tools can make a big difference. In today’s digital era, mobile apps have become essential companions for UPSC and State PCS students. Here are the top must-have apps every civil services aspirant should download in 2026.
🔹 1. ClearIAS
- Mock tests, study plans, current affairs.
- 📥 Download ClearIAS
🔹 2. Insights IAS
- Daily answer writing, quizzes, and editorial analysis.
- 📥 Download Insights IAS
🔹 3. The Hindu & Indian Express e-Papers
- Editorials and current affairs for GS & Essay prep.
- 📥 The Hindu
- 📥 Indian Express
🔹 4. Vision IAS
- Current affairs, value-added notes, and mock tests.
- 📥 Download Vision IAS
🔹 5. Evernote / Notion
- Smart note-making and organizing tools.
- 📥 Evernote
- 📥 Notion
🔹 6. PIB (Press Information Bureau)
- Official government releases and data.
- 📥 Download PIB
🔹 7. Unacademy & BYJU’S Exam Prep
- Live classes, test series, and expert sessions.
- 📥 Unacademy
- 📥 BYJU’S Exam Prep
🔹 8. GKToday
- Current affairs quizzes and GK practice.
- 📥 Download GKToday
📝 Bonus Apps
- Forest (Focus app): 📥 Download
- Google Drive: 📥 Download
✅ Takeaway
Civil Services aspirants in 2026 must focus on organized learning, current affairs, and writing practice. These apps turn your smartphone into a digital coaching companion — anytime, anywhere.
