PSEB Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026; Applications Open at erd.punjab.gov.in

MOHALI, PUNJAB — PSEB Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026:In a major development for job seekers across the state, the Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD), Punjab has officially issued the PSEB Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification to recruit 2,000 Physical Training Instructors (PTI – Primary Cadre).

Qualified candidates holding a 10+2 certificate and a 2-year Diploma in Physical Education (D.P.Ed/C.P.Ed) can apply online via the official portal at erd.punjab.gov.in. The online registration window opened on August 1, 2026, and will remain active until August 31, 2026.

PSEB Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The total 2,000 posts are distributed across multiple vertical and horizontal reservation categories as outlined in the official notification:

Educational Qualification & Mandatory Criteria

• Academic Requirement: Candidates must have completed $10+2$ (Intermediate) along with a minimum 2-year Diploma or Certificate in Physical Education (D.P.Ed / C.P.Ed) or equivalent.
• Final Year Candidates: Students in the final year of their D.P.Ed / C.P.Ed course are eligible to apply, provided they pass their diploma before the date of the final written examination.
• Mandatory Language Proficiency: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th standard) with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject.

Age Limit & Relaxation Rules (As of 01.01.2025)

• General Candidates: 18 to 37 years.
• SC / BC (Punjab Domicile): Upper age limit relaxed up to 42 years (5 years relaxation).
• Widows & Divorced Women (Punjab): Upper age limit relaxed up to 40 years.
• State / Central Government Employees: Upper age limit relaxed up to 45 years.
• Physically Handicapped (Punjab Domicile): Upper age limit relaxed up to 47 years (10 years relaxation).

Revised Selection Process & Physical Standards

Selection for PSEB Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 will follow a multi-stage evaluation process based on updated service rules:

1. Mandatory Punjabi Test: A qualifying test of 10th-standard level. Scoring at least 50% marks is mandatory to be eligible for further evaluation.
2. Written Departmental Examination: Objective multiple-choice test carrying up to 70 marks.
3. Sports Gradation Weightage: Up to 30 marks awarded based on Punjab Sports Department Gradation Certificates (Grade A: 30, Grade B: 25, Grade C: 10, Grade D: 5).
4. Physical Eligibility Test (PET): A qualifying physical test where candidates must clear at least 3 out of 5 components. PwD candidates are exempt.

Physical Test Criteria

Application Fee & Steps to Apply

Fee Details

• General / BC / EWS / Others: Rs. 2,000/-
• SC / ST Candidates: Rs. 1,000/-
• Ex-Servicemen (Self): Fully Exempted

Application Steps

1. Visit the official portal: erd.punjab.gov.in.
2. Click on New Registration and enter required basic credentials.
3. Log in using your generated Registration ID and Password.
4. Complete online fee payment via the designated fee payment link.
5. Upload a recent photograph (80% face visibility without goggles/hat) and scanned signature.
6. Submit the completed form and download a printout for your records.

Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD) Punjab (Advt No. E-888608/2026208471)