BPSC TRE 4.0 Social Science Syllabus 2026: Class 9-10 Topics

BPSC TRE 4.0 Social Science syllabus 2026 at a glance

If you are chasing a Class 9-10 teacher post while managing a job, tuition or family duties, the BPSC TRE 4.0 Social Science syllabus 2026 can feel scattered across History, Geography, Political Science and Economics. In short: you prepare three papers — a qualifying Language paper, General Studies, and the concerned subject (Social Science) which carries the most marks. Cover all four Social Science branches at the NCERT level, then practise by topic.

Before you dive in, download the latest notification and confirm every number yourself. All marks, dates and eligibility details here should be read as per the official notification on the BPSC official website. Start your practice early with the free mock test so you know where you stand today.

What is the exam pattern for Class 9-10 Social Science?

The paper is objective (MCQ) and taken in one sitting. As per the official notification, the Class 9-10 structure is built from three parts. Treat the table below as a map and verify the exact marks in the official PDF before you plan.

What this means for you: the Language part only needs to be passed, so don't over-invest there. Your merit is decided mainly by Social Science and General Studies — put most of your hours there.

Subject-wise syllabus: what topics to study

Social Science here follows the NCERT/Bihar Board secondary curriculum across four branches. Here is the topic list for each.

History syllabus for Class 9-10

• The French Revolution and rise of nationalism in Europe
• Nazism and the rise of Hitler; socialism and the Russian Revolution
• Nationalism in India — Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India
• The making of a global world; the age of industrialisation
• Forest society, pastoralists and peasants; print culture

Geography syllabus for Class 9-10

• India — size, location, physical features and physiography
• Drainage, climate, natural vegetation and wildlife
• Population; resources and development
• Agriculture, water, minerals and energy, manufacturing industries
• Lifelines of the national economy (transport and communication)

Political Science (Polity) syllabus

• What is democracy; constitutional design and the Indian Constitution
• Electoral politics and working of institutions
• Democratic rights; power sharing and federalism
• Gender, religion and caste; political parties
• Outcomes of democracy and challenges to democracy

Economics syllabus for Class 9-10

• The story of village Palampur; people as resource
• Poverty as a challenge; food security in India
• Development and comparing countries
• Sectors of the Indian economy; money and credit
• Globalisation and consumer rights

General Studies topics

The General Studies part draws from the secondary school level and usually includes General Awareness and current affairs, General Science, Elementary Mathematics, Indian National Movement and Geography. Bihar-specific general knowledge appears often, so keep a running note of Bihar facts.

Which topics carry the most weight?

No official subject-wise question split is published, so judge weight by how much the syllabus space each branch takes and by past question trends. Based on that, here is where your effort pays off most.

What to do: give History and Geography your longest study blocks, keep Polity and Economics for shorter, high-yield revision, and build a small daily habit for Bihar GK and current affairs.

How do I cover the full syllabus in time?

You do not need new books. One NCERT set per subject (Class 9 and 10), plus a Bihar GK booklet, is enough. Work in a fixed order so nothing is left out.

1. Weeks 1-4: Finish History and Geography from NCERT, making one-page notes per chapter.
2. Weeks 5-6: Cover Polity and Economics; these are shorter and build on simple terms.
3. Weeks 7-8: General Studies + Bihar GK, with daily current-affairs reading.
4. Ongoing: One topic test after every chapter; one full mock every weekend.

If you have little time left, flip this: start with mock tests, see which chapters you keep getting wrong, and study only those first. For a wider plan, the subject-wise topics and prep plan guide breaks it down further.

What is the best way to practise each subject?

Reading alone will not clear this exam — recall under time pressure will. Practise each branch the way it is tested.

• History: timeline and event-based MCQs; make date and movement charts.
• Geography: map work and data tables; practise location and crop/mineral questions.
• Polity: Articles, rights and institutions; drill short factual questions.
• Economics: definitions and simple numericals on sectors and credit.
• General Studies: daily current affairs and a weekly Bihar GK quiz.

The quickest way to practise in one place is a dedicated series. Use the BPSC TRE 4.0 Social Science mock test series (Advance level) for full-length, exam-like papers with solutions in Hindi and English, and the Social Science practice sets when you want extra question banks by topic. After each test, note your weak chapters and revise only those. You can see the full subject and series layout on the BPSC TRE 4.0 (Advance) Social Science exam page. If you prefer bilingual practice first, read how to practise Social Science mocks online in Hindi and English.

Your step for today

Don't wait for the "perfect" study day. Open the free mock test now, attempt it honestly, and mark the three topics where you lost the most marks — that is your starting point tomorrow. When you are ready for full papers, move to the Advance-level mock test series.

FAQs

What subjects are in the BPSC TRE 4.0 Social Science syllabus for Class 9-10?

Social Science covers History, Geography, Political Science and Economics at the NCERT secondary level, alongside a General Studies part and a qualifying Language paper.

Is there negative marking in BPSC TRE 4.0?

Check the exam rules in the official notification before you plan your attempt strategy, as marking and qualifying details are stated there.

Which Social Science topics are most important for BPSC TRE 4.0?

Indian nationalism, India's physical and economic geography, the Indian Constitution, and sectors of the economy tend to give the most questions, along with Bihar GK and current affairs.

Which books should I use for the Social Science syllabus?

NCERT Class 9 and 10 books for History, Geography, Polity and Economics, plus a Bihar GK and current-affairs source, are enough if you revise and practise regularly.

How many mock tests should I take before the exam?

Aim for regular topic tests after each chapter and at least one full-length mock every week, reviewing mistakes each time rather than chasing numbers.