IP Examination 2026: Comprehensive Catalogue of 72 Books and Study Materials
IP Examination 2026 – Comprehensive Catalogue of 72 Books and Study Materials
A comprehensive catalogue of 72 books and study materials for the Inspector Posts (IP) Examination 2026 has been issued, covering the subjects prescribed for the examination. The catalogue is dated 07.07.2026 and includes books from Shri P. Karunanithy, Retired SPOs.
Download IP Examination 2026 – Comprehensive Catalogue of 72 Books and Study Materials
📚 Part-I: 25 Books
The first part contains 25 books priced at ₹5,505, with registered-parcel dispatch charges of ₹445, making the total amount ₹5,950.
Important materials include:
- MCQ Guide on FR & SR, containing 797 Q&A covering 14 subjects.
- Guides on miscellaneous subjects, CCS (CCA) Rules, Conduct Rules, Postal Manual Volume III, BD products, GDS, PLI/RPLI and Reasoning.
- Postal Manual Volumes V, VI, VII and VIII.
- Previous-year IP examination questions and answers.
- General English, General Knowledge and Reasoning/Mental Ability.
- Bare Acts relating to the Constitution, Consumer Protection and RTI.
- Updated Postal Manual Volume VI Parts I, II and III.
A notable point in the catalogue is the statement that 70% of questions in IP examinations are asked from previous-year questions, making systematic practice of earlier question papers particularly important.
📖 Part-II: 47 Additional Books
Part-II contains another 47 books, with the book cost of ₹6,720 and registered-parcel charges of ₹500, resulting in a total of ₹7,220.
The additional material covers several important areas, including:
- Disciplinary and Financial Rules
- Post Office Guide and Postal Manuals
- Constitution and RTI
- Preservation and disposal of postal records
- IPPB and Swachh Bharat
- GDS matters
- POSB/CBS Manual
- Information Technology Act
- Money Laundering and Prevention of Corruption laws
- Consumer Protection Act
- Annual Report of the Department of Posts
- Recruitment Rules and Establishment Norms
- Postal Manual Volume VIII rulings
- Technology, Welfare, MNOP, PNOP and Parcel Manuals.
🆕 New and Updated Study Materials
The catalogue particularly highlights several new arrivals relevant to the latest IP examination syllabus. These include:
- Post Office Regulations, 2024 – 245 MCQ Questions and Answers.
- Website copy of the Post Office Regulations, 2024 with index and enlarged font.
- Post Office Act, 2023 and Post Office Rules, 2024 with MCQs.
- Simplified compilation of Administrative Orders issued during 2024.
- BNSS with MCQs, along with APT knowledge (IT 2.0), DIGIPIN, centralized delivery and Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras.
- Drafting of major-penalty charge sheets.
- Procurement manuals covering goods, works and consultancy services.
- Solved Q&A of the IP Examination 2025.
- Establishment and Ad-hoc Establishment Norms.
- Supplementary material on GDS matters and recent orders.
These materials reflect the inclusion of new departmental technology and updated postal legislation in the examination preparation material.
💰 Cost for Complete Set
Candidates who wish to obtain the complete set of 72 books have to remit:
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Part-I – 25 books including dispatch | ₹5,950 |
| Part-II – 47 books including dispatch | ₹7,220 |
| Total – 72 books | ₹13,170 |
The catalogue specifies that all books are in English only. Candidates opting for the complete set should remit two separate eMOs of ₹5,950 and ₹7,220, respectively.
📮 Ordering Procedure
The amount is to be remitted through eMO only to:
The catalogue specifically states that payment should not be made through any other mode, and that there is no VPP or COD facility.
After remitting the eMO, candidates are requested to send copies of the eMO receipts along with their address through WhatsApp. The catalogue states that the books will be dispatched without waiting for receipt of the eMO.
Conclusion
The 2026 catalogue provides a wide range of subject-wise books, MCQ banks, previous-year solved papers, updated Acts, Rules, Postal Manuals and technology-related materials for candidates preparing for the IP Examination. With 72 books covering all three papers and common examination subjects, the collection is positioned as a comprehensive reference and practice resource for IP examination preparation.