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| Recruiting authority | Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab |
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| Last successful check | 14 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 27 Aug 2026 |
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- Updated August 18, 2026 10:25 AM
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- Applications closed on 27 August 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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- The Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab has officially released the Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,013 vacancies (829 fresh + 184 backlog) across 12 subjects including Punjabi, English, History, Mathematics, and more. Candidates can apply online from 1 July 2026 to 27 August 2026 at erd.punjab.gov.in. Eligibility requires an M.A. with at least 55% marks and B.Ed in the concerned subject. The application fee is ₹2,000 for General and ₹1,000 for SC/BC candidates. Physically Handicapped applicants are exempt from fee.
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Punjab Lecturer Vacancy 2026 - Quick Overview
- The Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 is one of the largest teaching recruitment drives announced by the Punjab government this year. Candidates interested in the Punjab Lecturer Bharti 2026 must note that both fresh and backlog vacancies are being filled under a single recruitment cycle. The notification was officially released on 25 June 2026.
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Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
- Candidates planning to apply for the Punjab Lecturer Cadre Vacancy 2026 should save these dates carefully. The online application window is open for the entire month of July 2026 - missing the last date of 27 August 2026 will result in disqualification from the current cycle. No late fee or extended deadline has been mentioned in the official notification.
Punjab Lecturer Cadre Vacancy 2026 - Subject-Wise Breakdown
- A total of 1,013 Lecturer vacancies are spread across 12 subjects under Science, Commerce, Arts, and Language streams. Candidates should note that History carries the highest number of seats with 210 total vacancies, while Geography has the fewest at 14. The table below shows the subject-wise split between fresh and backlog posts under the Punjab Lecturer Bharti 2026.
- For Punjabi subject specifically, the 71 fresh vacancies are distributed across categories: General (43), SC M&B, SC R&O, BC, Ex-Servicemen, Sports, Physically Handicapped (Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Ortho, ID/MD), Freedom Fighter, and EWS (10). Among the 71 fresh Punjabi seats, 22 vacancies are reserved for women.
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Eligibility Criteria for Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026
- Candidates wondering about the educational qualification for Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 must have passed M.A. in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks and B.Ed with the teaching subject from a recognised university or institution as per UGC guidelines. They must also have studied the relevant subject as an elective in Graduation for a period of three years. SC/ST/OBC/BC and Physically Handicapped candidates are eligible with 50% marks in M.A. or Post-Graduation.
Educational Qualification (All Subjects)
- For each subject post, the candidate must have:
- M.A. in the concerned subject with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) from a recognised university, and
- B.Ed with the teaching subject from a recognised university/institution as per UGC guidelines, and
- Should have studied the relevant subject as an elective in Graduation for a period of three years.
- Or any other equivalent qualification, provided a certificate of equivalency is issued by the recognised university as per UGC guidelines.
Age Limit
- Candidates wondering about the age limit for Punjab Lecturer Vacancy 2026 can note that the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 37 years as on 1 January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per Punjab government rules. SC/BC candidates of Punjab get upper age relaxation. Ex-servicemen, physically handicapped, and other special category candidates are also entitled to relaxation as per applicable government orders.
Application Fee - Punjab Lecturer Cadre 2026
- The application fee for Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 is ₹2,000 for General category candidates and ₹1,000 for SC/BC/ST category candidates. Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates are fully exempt from the application fee. The fee must be paid online through the official portal at the time of registration.
Selection Process - Punjab Lecturer Bharti 2026
- The selection process for Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 consists of two stages: a written examination followed by a personal interview. Candidates who clear the written test will be shortlisted for the interview round. Final merit is determined based on the combined performance in both stages as per rules under the Punjab Educational Service (School and Inspection) Group-B Rules, 2018.
- Stage 1 - Written Examination: The written exam is Objective Multiple Choice type. The paper carries 150 questions for 150 marks. Questions will cover the subject-specific content along with general awareness and teaching aptitude components as specified in the syllabus.
- Stage 2 - Interview: Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for an interview. The interview assesses subject knowledge, communication skills, and suitability for the teaching role.
- Final Selection: Based on the combined merit of the written exam and interview, candidates will be provisionally selected, subject to document verification and medical fitness.
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How to Apply Online - Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026
- The Punjab Lecturer Apply Online 2026 process will begin on 1 July 2026 and close on 27 August 2026 at the official recruitment portal erd.punjab.gov.in. Candidates must complete New Registration before filling in the application form. The steps to apply online for Punjab Lecturer Cadre 2026 are given below.
- Visit the official website: erd.punjab.gov.in
- Click on "New Registration" and create your account using your basic details.
- Log in with your registered credentials and select the Punjab Lecturer 2026 recruitment.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload your photograph (1.5 × 2 inches, 80% face visible including ears) and signature (4 × 6 inches, 80% face visible including ears) in the prescribed format with a plain background. Glasses and caps are not permitted in the photo.
- Pay the application fee online through the available payment gateway.
- Review the filled form thoroughly, submit it, and take a printout of the confirmation for future reference.
- The submitted application can be updated or edited before the last date, but no changes will be accepted after 27 August 2026.
- Note: Candidates must monitor erd.punjab.gov.in regularly for any updates or corrigenda issued after the notification date.
Important Documents Required
- Before applying for Punjab Lecturer Bharti 2026, candidates should keep the following documents ready in scanned form for uploading, and as originals for document verification at a later stage:
- Valid photo identity proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.)
- Graduation and Post-Graduation (M.A.) mark sheets and degree certificates
- B.Ed degree certificate with subject combination
- Category certificate (SC/BC/EWS/PH etc.) issued by the competent authority
- Domicile / Punjab residency certificate
- Linear Descendant Certificate (LDC) for children/grandchildren of freedom fighters (if applicable)
- Ex-servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable)
- NOC from the current employer (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature in prescribed format
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Q3. How many total vacancies are available under Punjab Lecturer Bharti 2026?
- A total of 1,013 vacancies are available — 829 are fresh posts and 184 are backlog posts — spread across 12 subjects including Punjabi, English, Hindi, History, Mathematics, and Sciences.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for Punjab Lecturer Cadre 2026?
- Candidates must have passed M.A. in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks and B.Ed with the teaching subject from a recognised university. They must also have studied the subject as an elective in Graduation for three years. Reserved category candidates are eligible with 50% marks in M.A.
Q5. What is the application fee for Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
- The fee is ₹2,000 for General category, ₹1,000 for SC/BC candidates, and nil (no fee) for Physically Handicapped candidates.
Q6. What is the age limit for Punjab Lecturer Cadre Vacancy 2026?
- The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 37 years as on 1 January 2026. Reserved category candidates are entitled to age relaxation as per applicable Punjab government rules.
Q7. What is the selection process for Punjab Lecturer Bharti 2026?
- The selection process consists of two stages: an Objective Multiple Choice written examination (150 questions, 150 marks) followed by a personal interview. Final merit is prepared based on combined performance in both stages.
Q8. Which subject has the most vacancies in Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
- History has the highest number of vacancies with 210 posts (200 fresh + 10 backlog), followed by English with 141 posts and Political Science with 131 posts.
Q10. Is there any EWS reservation in Punjab Lecturer Vacancy 2026?
- Yes, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates are covered under the reservation policy. EWS candidates must possess a valid EWS certificate for the financial year 2025-26 as per the instructions in the official notification.
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