In this post of Important Reference Books For UPSC CSE Urdu Literature Optional we endeavour to provide you with the list of best books for UPSC CSE Urdu Literature Optional.

Urdu is an optional subject in the UPSC Civil Services examination. The Urdu Literature Optional Syllabus for UPSC IAS Mains exam includes the genesis of language, criticisms and plethora of literature pieces. If the candidates have a good idea about the syntax and grammar along with literature, one can opt this as their optional. Also, aspirants can choose the Urdu language as their optional if they have done graduation in the language. The dearth of study material and vastness of language are the major challenges for this optional subject.

Reference Books For Urdu literature optional for Paper-I & Paper-II

• Ansaf-e-SuKhan Aur Sher Haiyyaten – Shamian Ahmed
• Mokqadwa; Tarikh-e-Zuban-e-Urdu – Prof. Maswood Husain Khan
• Urdu Adab Ki Tarikh – Noorul Hasan Naqvi
• Urdu ki Lisani Tashkil – Mirza Khalil Ahmad Beg
• Urdu Nasr ka Tanquidi Mutala – Sumbul Nigaar
• Urdu Shairi ka Tanqeedi Mutala – Sumbul Nigaar