Short Info : Punjab SCERT has released the notification for the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) - 2025-26. Candidates Can Apply From 06 February, 2026 to 20 February, 2026. Read the notification for Exam, eligibility, Subject Details information, Document required, age limit, How to Apply and all other information.

Important Dates
Application Start Date
06 February, 2026
Last Date For Applying Online
20 February, 2026
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
20 February, 2026
Dates For Making Correction in Filled Form
21-23 February, 2026
Written Exam Date
15 March, 2026
Admit Card For Exam
09 March, 2026
Answer Key Available
28 March, 2026
Exam Result
01 April, 2026
Application Fees Info
For Single Paper Only - General / OBC Category Candidates
1100 Rs./-
For Single Paper Only - SC / ST / PH Category Candidates
550 Rs./-
For Single Paper Only - Ex-Servicemen Candidates
0 Rs./-
For Both Papers (Paper I & Paper II) - General / OBC Category Candidates
2200 Rs./-
For Both Papers (Paper I & Paper II) - SC / ST / PH Category Candidates
1100 Rs./-
For Both Papers (Paper I & Paper II) - Ex-Servicemen Candidates
0 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
Vacancy Info

Punjab SCERT Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) - 2025-26 - Qualification Details

Exam NameQualification

Level-I (Class 1-5)

  • Graduation Degree, D.Ed. / D.El.Ed / JBT / Diploma in  Education.

Level-II (Class 6-8)

  • Graduation Degree, B.Ed. / B.El.Ed. / Degree in Education.

Level-I Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Child Development and Pedagogy3030

 

 

02:30 Hours

Language I3030
Language II3030
Mathematics3030
Environmental Studies (EVS)3030
Total1501502:30 Hour

Level-II Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Child Development and Pedagogy3030

 

 

02:30 Hours

Language I3030
Language II3030
Concerned Subject6060
Total1501502:30 Hour

How to Apply

  • Visit the Official Website : Go to pstet2025.org.
  • Registration : Click on the "Online Application for PSTET 2025-26" link to create a new registration, generating a Registration ID and Password.
  • Fill Application Form : Log in with the credentials to fill in personal, academic, and communication details.
  • Upload Documents : Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
  • Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online using a debit/credit card or net banking.
    • General/OBC : ₹1100 (One Paper), ₹2200 (Both Papers).
    • SC/ST/Differently Abled : ₹550 (One Paper), ₹1100 (Both Papers).
  • Submission : Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

Selection Process

  • Application Process : Candidates must apply online, pay fees (for Gen/OBC per paper, for SC/ST/PH), and upload documents.
  • Exam Structure : The exam comprises two papers, each with 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for 150 marks, lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Eligibility Requirements:
  • Paper I (Classes I-V) : Senior Secondary (50%+) with 2-year D.El.Ed, or 4-year B.El.Ed.
  • Paper II (Classes VI-VIII) : Graduation with 2-year D.El.Ed, or 50% marks with 1-year B.Ed.
  • Qualifying Marks : General category needs 60% (90 marks), while SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates have a 5% relaxation, requiring 55% (82-83 marks).
  • Validity : The PSTET certificate is valid for a lifetime.
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Important Links

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For Applying Online

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