ਪੰਜਾਬ ਰਾਜ ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਯੋਗਤਾ ਟੈਸਟ (PSTET) ਦੀ ਤਰੀਕ ਦਾ ਐਲਾਨ; 15 ਮਾਰਚ ਨੂੰ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆ
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ਰਾਜ ਵਿਦਿਅਕ ਖੋਜ ਅਤੇ ਸਿਖਲਾਈ ਪ੍ਰੀਸ਼ਦ (SCERT), ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਰਾਜ ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਯੋਗਤਾ ਟੈਸਟ (PSTET) ਦੀ ਅਗਲੀ ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆ ਦੀ ਮਿਤੀ ਦਾ ਐਲਾਨ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਵਿਭਾਗ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਜਾਰੀ ਕੀਤੇ ਗਏ ਤਾਜ਼ਾ ਨੋਟਿਸ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ, ਇਹ ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆ 15 ਮਾਰਚ 2026 ਨੂੰ ਲਈ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ।
ਮੁੱਖ ਵੇਰਵੇ:
- ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆ ਦੀ ਮਿਤੀ: 15 ਮਾਰਚ 2026
- ਅਧਿਕਾਰਤ ਵੈੱਬਸਾਈਟ: www.ssapunjab.org
ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰ ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਹੋਰ ਦਿਸ਼ਾ-ਨਿਰਦੇਸ਼ਾਂ ਜਿਵੇਂ ਕਿ ਬਿਨੈ ਪੱਤਰ ਦੀ ਸ਼ੁਰੂਆਤੀ ਤੇ ਅੰਤਿਮ ਮਿਤੀ, ਫੀਸ, ਯੋਗਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਸ਼ਰਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਲਈ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਦੀ ਵੈੱਬਸਾਈਟ 'ਤੇ ਚੈੱਕ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ। ਵਿਭਾਗ ਨੇ ਸੂਚਿਤ ਕੀਤਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਡਿਊਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਤਬਦੀਲੀ ਦੀ ਸੂਚਨਾ ਕੇਵਲ ਵੈੱਬਸਾਈਟ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਹੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ।
PSTET Exam 2026 – Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test Notification, Apply Online, Syllabus, Result
The PSTET Exam 2026 (Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test) is the most important qualifying examination for candidates who wish to become teachers in government and private schools of Punjab. The examination is conducted by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB).
Candidates qualifying PSTET 2026 become eligible to apply for teacher recruitment for Classes I to VIII in Punjab. This exam is mandatory for recruitment under the Punjab Education Department.
Here you will get complete details of PSTET Exam 2026 including notification, online application, exam date, syllabus, exam pattern, admit card, result, cut off, eligibility, previous year question papers and official links.
🔷 What is PSTET Exam 2026?
PSTET (Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test) is a state-level eligibility test conducted to check the teaching aptitude and subject knowledge of candidates who want to become teachers in Punjab schools. The PSTET certificate is mandatory for recruitment of Primary Teachers (Classes I to V) and Upper Primary Teachers (Classes VI to VIII).
The exam consists of two papers:
- Paper-1: For teachers of Classes I to V
- Paper-2: For teachers of Classes VI to VIII
Only those candidates who qualify PSTET 2026 will be eligible to apply for Punjab teacher vacancies.
🔷 PSTET 2026 Latest News & Updates
Punjab School Education Board will soon release the PSTET 2026 Notification. The exam is expected to be conducted in 2026 as per the state education calendar. Once released, candidates will be able to apply online through the official PSTET website.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit this page for PSTET Exam Date 2026, Admit Card, Result and Cut Off updates.
🔷 Download PSTET Previous Year Question Paper
Candidates preparing for PSTET 2026 must solve previous year papers to understand exam pattern and difficulty level.
PSTET Question Paper 2024 Download Here:
https://pb.jobsoftoday.in/2024/12/pstet-question-paper-2024-download-here.html
🔷 PSTET Exam 2026 – Highlights
| Exam Name | PSTET 2026 |
| Full Form | Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Authority | Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Papers | Paper-1 & Paper-2 |
| Validity | Lifetime |
| Official Website | https://pstet.pseb.ac.in |
📌 Table of Contents
- PSTET 2026 Important Dates
- PSTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- PSTET 2026 Exam Pattern
- PSTET 2026 Syllabus
- How to Apply Online for PSTET 2026
- PSTET 2026 Application Fee
- PSTET Admit Card 2026
- PSTET Answer Key 2026
- PSTET Result 2026
- PSTET Cut Off 2026
- PSTET Certificate Validity
- PSTET 2026 FAQs
PSTET Exam 2026 Important Dates
The PSTET Exam 2026 official notification will be released by Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). All important dates related to PSTET 2026 such as online application, admit card, exam date and result will be updated here.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PSTET 2026 Notification | January 2026 (Expected) |
| Online Application Start | January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | March 2026 |
| PSTET Exam Date | March / April 2026 |
| Answer Key | Within 7 Days After Exam |
| Result Declaration | April / May 2026 |
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website pstet.pseb.ac.in for latest updates of PSTET Exam 2026.
PSTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To appear in PSTET Exam 2026, candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by Punjab School Education Board.
For Paper-1 (Classes I to V)
- Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks
- Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR equivalent
For Paper-2 (Classes VI to VIII)
- Graduation with at least 50% marks
- B.Ed or equivalent teacher training qualification
Only eligible candidates will be allowed to download PSTET Admit Card 2026 and appear in the exam.
PSTET Exam Pattern 2026
The PSTET Exam 2026 consists of two papers. Each paper contains 150 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each. There is no negative marking.
PSTET Paper-1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I (Punjabi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
PSTET Paper-2 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I (Punjabi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science / Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
PSTET Syllabus 2026
The PSTET 2026 syllabus is based on Child Development, Teaching Methodology, Punjabi, English, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Science and Social Studies.
The syllabus focuses on:
- Child Psychology and Learning Process
- Teaching Aptitude
- Language Proficiency
- Basic Mathematics and EVS
- Science and Social Studies (Paper-2)
Candidates should also practice previous year papers. Download PSTET Question Paper 2024 here:
PSTET Question Paper 2024 Download
How to Apply Online for PSTET Exam 2026
Candidates can apply online for PSTET 2026 through the official website.
- Visit official website – https://pstet.pseb.ac.in
- Click on "Apply Online for PSTET 2026"
- Register using mobile number and email ID
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload photograph and signature
- Pay application fee online
- Submit and download confirmation page
After successful submission, candidates will be able to download their PSTET Admit Card 2026 before the exam.
PSTET 2026 Application Fee
Candidates applying for PSTET Exam 2026 must pay the application fee online through debit card, credit card or net banking.
| Category | Paper-1 | Paper-2 | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1000 | ₹1000 | ₹2000 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹1200 |
Once the fee is paid, it is non-refundable.
PSTET Admit Card 2026
The PSTET Admit Card 2026 will be released on the official website before the examination. Candidates must download and print their admit card.
Steps to download Admit Card:
- Visit https://pstet.pseb.ac.in
- Click on "Download PSTET Admit Card 2026"
- Enter Registration Number & Date of Birth
- Click on Submit
- Download and Print the Admit Card
Admit Card contains exam date, time, centre address and important instructions.
PSTET Answer Key 2026
After the exam, Punjab School Education Board will release the PSTET Answer Key 2026. Candidates can check their answers and estimate their marks.
Candidates can also raise objections against the answer key by paying a nominal fee per question.
PSTET Result 2026
The PSTET Result 2026 will be declared online on the official website. Candidates can check their result by entering roll number.
Those who qualify PSTET will receive an Eligibility Certificate which will make them eligible for Punjab teacher recruitment.
Official Result Link:
https://pstet.pseb.ac.in
PSTET Cut Off 2026
To qualify PSTET Exam 2026, candidates must score minimum qualifying marks.
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 60% (90 out of 150) |
| SC / ST / OBC / PH | 55% (82.5 out of 150) |
Candidates scoring equal or above cut-off will be considered PSTET qualified.
PSTET Certificate Validity
The PSTET 2026 Certificate has Lifetime Validity. Once a candidate qualifies PSTET, they can apply for all future Punjab Teacher Recruitment examinations without reappearing in PSTET.
However, candidates can appear again to improve their score if required.
PSTET 2026 FAQs
What is PSTET Exam 2026?
PSTET 2026 is the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test conducted to select eligible candidates for teaching jobs in Punjab schools.
Who conducts PSTET 2026?
PSTET is conducted by Punjab School Education Board (PSEB).
Is PSTET mandatory for teacher jobs in Punjab?
Yes, PSTET qualification is mandatory for recruitment of teachers in Punjab.
Is there negative marking in PSTET?
No, there is no negative marking in PSTET Exam.
What is the validity of PSTET Certificate?
PSTET Certificate is valid for lifetime.
Can I apply for both Paper-1 and Paper-2?
Yes, if you are eligible, you can apply for both papers.
Where can I download PSTET Question Papers?
You can download PSTET Question Paper 2024 here:
PSTET Question Paper 2024 Download
📌 Official PSTET Website
Apply, download admit card, answer key and result at:
https://pstet.pseb.ac.in
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