So, which ones actually clear the exam? And which ones just clear your wallet?

Don't hoard books. Buy one, finish it, then buy the next. A read copy of Laxmikanth is worth 10 unopened guidebooks.

If you have typed "MPSC books" into Google, you are likely standing at a crossroads. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission exam is one of the most competitive state exams in India. Walk into any bookshop in Pune, Mumbai, or Nashik, and you will be buried under a mountain of "guide books."