CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is a national-level examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India. It is a mandatory qualification for candidates aspiring to become teachers for classes I to VIII in central government schools. The exam consists of two papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 2 is further divided into multiple subjects, and there are subject-specific books available for each subject to help candidates prepare for the exam.

Subject-Specific Books for CTET Paper 2

1. Child Development and Pedagogy: This subject focuses on understanding the principles of child development, learning, and pedagogy. There are several books available that cover topics such as theories of child development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, inclusive education, etc. Some recommended books for this subject are "Child Development and Pedagogy" by Arihant Publications and "CTET Child Development & Pedagogy" by Pearson.

2. Language I (English/Hindi): This subject assesses the candidate's proficiency in the language chosen as Language I. To enhance language skills, candidates can refer to books that cover grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, and language pedagogy. Some popular books for English language preparation are "Objective General English" by S.P. Bakshi and "Word Power Made Easy" by Norman Lewis. For Hindi language preparation, candidates can refer to books like "CTET Hindi Bhasha Aur Shikshan Shastra" by Arihant Publications.

3. Language II (English/Hindi): Similar to Language I, Language II also assesses the candidate's proficiency in a second language. Books for this subject should focus on grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, and language pedagogy. Some recommended books for English language preparation are "English Grammar in Use" by Raymond Murphy and "Objective General English" by S.P. Bakshi. For Hindi language preparation, candidates can refer to books like "CTET Hindi Bhasha Aur Shikshan Shastra" by Arihant Publications.

4. Mathematics and Science: This subject covers topics related to mathematics and science teaching methodology. For mathematics, candidates can refer to books like "Mathematics for CTET" by Pearson and "Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations" by R.S. Aggarwal. For science, books such as "Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure" by R.R. Gaur and "CTET Science & Pedagogy" by Pearson can be helpful.

5. Social Studies/Social Sciences: This subject covers topics related to history, geography, political science, and economics. Some recommended books for social studies preparation are "Social Studies for CTET" by Pearson and "CTET Success Master Social Science/Studies Paper-II Teacher Selection for Class VI-VIII" by Arihant Publications.

In addition to these subject-specific books, candidates should also refer to previous years' question papers and sample papers to get an idea of the exam pattern and practice solving questions. It is important to choose the books that are updated as per the latest CTET syllabus and published by reputed publishers.