PSTET Notification 2026 Out - Apply Online, Exam Date, Eligibility & Syllabus - Recruitment 2026
(Apply Online, Last Date, Notification)
Short Information: Punjab and the concerned department have released the notification for the post of PSTET Notification 2026 Out - Apply Online, Exam Date, Eligibility & Syllabus. Candidates who are interested in this recruitment can read the full notification before applying online.
Posted on: 12 Feb 2026
Important Dates
Important Dates for PSTET 2026
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Release | 06 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 06 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 20 February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 21-23 February 2026 |
| PSTET 2026 Exam Date | 15 March 2026 (Sunday) |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 16 March 2026 |
| Objection Submission Period | 17-21 March 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release | 28 March 2026 |
| PSTET 2026 Result Declaration | 02 April 2026 (Expected) |
Application Fee
Application Fee for PSTET 2026
| Category | Paper 1 Only | Paper 2 Only | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1500/- |
| SC/ST of Punjab | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 500/- |
| PWD Candidates | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 500/- |
Payment Mode: Online payment through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
Age Limit
There is no upper age limit for appearing in PSTET 2026. Candidates of any age who meet the educational qualification requirements can apply for the examination. However, age criteria will be applicable as per recruitment rules when applying for actual teaching positions in schools.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Punjab State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Punjab |
| Examination Name | Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) 2026 |
| Purpose | Teacher Eligibility Certificate for Primary and Upper Primary Level |
| Papers Available | Paper 1 (Classes I-V), Paper 2 (Classes VI-VIII) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen-Paper Based OMR Sheet) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 150 Questions per Paper |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks per Paper |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes) per Paper |
| Exam Language | Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, English |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Qualifying Marks (General) | 60% (90 out of 150 Marks) |
| Qualifying Marks (Reserved) | 55% (82.5 out of 150 Marks) |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | pstet2025.org |
Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
