SarkariResultHome.comCBSE CTET Social Science Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern
Written by Parth on 16 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Central Board of Secondary Education · State: All India
Students preparing for CTET Social Science can now see the syllabus from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on its official portal. The official syllabus PDF is given in the Important Links table. The sections below turn it into a plan.
The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more CBSE updates on the CBSE Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
CBSE CTET Social Science Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
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CBSE CTET Social Science Selection Process & Exam Details
Selection normally runs in this order for this kind of Sarkari Naukri. The official notice has the final word, so check it for the exact rounds.
- Written Examination (Paper I / Paper II)
- Sarkari Result and TET Certificate
CTET Social Science: What This Page Covers
This page puts together the exam overview of CTET Social Science with the exam pattern and the topic lists, in the order a student needs them.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
CTET Social Science: Exam Overview
CTET Social Science is conducted by CBSE.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | CBSE |
| CTET Application Mode | Offline |
| CTET Exam Mode | Offline |
| Maximum Marks for CTET Paper II | 150 marks |
| CTET Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in/ |
CTET Social Science: 2026: Overview
The list below is for CTET Social Science.
- CTET Answer Key 2026
- CTET Sarkari Result 2026 – Check Release Date
- CTET OMR Sheet 2026
CTET Social Science: 2026
The table below gives the 2026 of CTET Social Science, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: OMR based; time: 150 minutes; negative marking: none.
| Total Number of Questions | 150 Question |
|---|---|
| Total marks | 150 marks |
| CTET Social Science Marks Allocated | 60 marks |
| Marking Scheme | 1 Mark for each correct answer |
| Negative marking | No Negative Marking |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Duration of exam | 150 Minutes (2 hours and 30 Minutes) |
CTET Social Science: Marks Distribution 2026
Check the marks distribution 2026 for CTET Social Science in the table below.
In short: mode: OMR based; time: 150 minutes; negative marking: none.
| Subject | Important topics | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Child Development (Elementary School Child); Inclusive education and understanding of children with special needs; Learning and Pedagogy; Theories | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I | Reading Comprehension; Poem; Pedagogy of Language Development | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II | Reading Comprehension; Pedagogy of Language Development | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | Number system, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration; Pedagogical issues | 30 | 30 |
| Science | Food, Material, The World of the Living, The World of the Living, Moving Things, People and Ideas, How Things Work, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources; Science Pedagogical Issues | 30 | 30 |
| Social Studies | History, Geography, Social and Political Life; Social Studies Pedagogical Issues | 60 | 60 |
CTET Social Science: 2026
Check the 2026 for CTET Social Science in the table below.
In short: mode: OMR based; time: 150 minutes; negative marking: none.
| Subjects | Topics |
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| History | When, Where, and How; The Earliest Societies; The First Farmers and Herders; The First Cities; Early States; New Ideas; The First Empire; Contacts with Distant Lands; Political Developments; Culture and Science; New Kings and Kingdoms; Sultans of Delhi; Architecture; Creation of an Empire; Social Change; Regional Cultures; The Establishment of Company Power; Rural Life and Society; Colonialism and Tribal Societies; The Revolt of 1857-58; Women and reform; Challenging the Caste System; The Nationalist Movement; India After Independence |
| Geography | Geography as a social study and as a science; Planet: Earth in the solar system; Globe; The environment in its totality: natural and human environment; Air; Water; Human Environment: settlement, transport, and communication; Resources: Types – Natural and Human; Agriculture |
| Social and Political Life | Diversity; Government; Local Government; Making a Living; Democracy; State Government; Understanding Media; Unpacking Gender; The Constitution; Parliamentary Government; The Judiciary; Social Justice and the Marginalised |
| Pedagogical issues | Concept & Nature of Social Science/Social Studies; Class Room Processes, activities, and Discourse; Developing Critical Thinking; Enquiry/Empirical Evidence; Problems of Teaching Social Science/Social Studies; Sources – Primary & Secondary; Projects Work; Evaluation |
CTET Social Science: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks
Looking at the pattern table (CTET Social Science Marks Distribution 2026), Social Studies (60) carry the highest marks.
Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.
CTET Social Science: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Read the exam overview above first, so you know who conducts the exam, its mode, language and marking before you study.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- Copy the subject-wise topics into a notebook or sheet and tick each topic as read, revised and tested.
CTET Social Science: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
- Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
Earlier CBSE Notifications
Earlier CBSE notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all CBSE updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
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| CBSE CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2 Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 17 Oct 2026 |
| CBSE Junior Assistant (Group C) Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 17 Oct 2026 |
| CBSE Class 12 Physics Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 17 Oct 2026 |
| CBSE CTET Paper Structure, Subject Weightage Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 10 Oct 2026 |
| CBSE CTET Detailed Paper 1 2 Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 10 Oct 2026 |
| CBSE CTET September Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
CBSE CTET Social Science Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
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| CTET Social Science Syllabus 2026 — PDF | Click Here |
| All CBSE updates | Open CBSE Recruitment |
| CBSE latest jobs | View jobs |
| CBSE admit cards | View admit cards |
| CBSE results | View results |
CBSE CTET Social Science Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts CTET Social Science?
CTET Social Science is conducted by CBSE.
Where can I download the official CTET Social Science syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of CBSE. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the CTET Social Science syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
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