Spectrum’s Rapid Revision Studypack: Public Administration

26th Edition 2026

ISBN: 81-9864-015-0

Pages: 540

Binding: Paperback 

ISBN: 9788198640154

About the Book

Public administration pertains to the planning, organising, coordinating, and controlling government operations. Therefore, it assumes great importance—both as an activity and as a subject of study. This book provides the aspirants of UGC-NET/JRF, SET, and UPSC/state civil services examinations (GS Mains and optional paper) with a comprehensive and structured guide. This book may also be useful for other examinations where knowledge of similar subject is required. It covers everything from classical administrative theories to contemporary paradigms like new public management and good governance. It will also bridge the gap between core theoretical concepts and the evolving nature of the UGC-NET syllabus.

With a clear focus on the latest exam patterns, each chapter integrates foundational knowledge with analytical insights, enabling you to master both the conceptual depth and the factual accuracy, required to qualify for research and academic careers.

Some Highlights

Research-Based Review: The subject matter has been concisely reviewed by the authors after researching, collecting, selecting, and compiling matter on the diverse topics related to public administration.

Exam-Oriented Questions: Numerous multiple-choice questions covering the topics have been incorporated. A judicious mix of simple and complex items, the questions have been devised to test the readers’ understanding of the subject and their ability to choose the correct answer quickly. The question patterns are modelled on recent examination trends.

Helpful in Revision and Self-Assessment: It consists of sections like Question Review, Practice Test Papers, and Previous Years’ Solved Papers of UGC-NET/JRF (2021–25). It also contains Solved Papers: UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) (2005–09), which are based on the earlier pattern, yet are useful for practice and conceptual clarity. Thus, it will prove helpful in enlarging one’s knowledge base, revision, and self-assessment.

Visual Learning Aids: Tabular data and boxed information have been used to help the aspirants easily grasp complex facts and sociological theories.

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