PSTET Notification 2026 Out – Apply Online for Paper 1 & 2 @pstet2025.org

PSTET Notification 2026 Released, Apply Online for Paper 1 & 2

Punjab State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has released the PSTET Notification 2026 for the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test for primary and upper primary teachers in government and aided schools of Punjab. PSTET 2026 online application process has started on the official website. pstet2025.org For both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

PSTET is a mandatory eligibility test for candidates aspiring to become teachers for classes 1 to 5 and classes 6 to 8 in schools in Punjab. Candidates who meet the required educational qualifications can apply online within the given dates and appear in the offline OMR-based examination scheduled in March 2026.
 

PSTET 2026 Overview

Exam Name	Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET 2026)
Conducting Body	Punjab State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)
Level	State Level Eligibility Test for Teachers
Papers	Paper 1 (Class 1–5), Paper 2 (Class 6–8)
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen-and-paper OMR based)
Frequency	Once a year
Official Website	https://pstet2025.org/
Apply Online Link	Register & Apply Online

PSTET 2026 important dates

SCERT Punjab has announced the complete schedule for PSTET 2026 including application dates, exam date and result date.(web:4) Candidates should strictly follow the last date to apply online and pay fee.

Events	PSTET 2026 Dates
PSTET 2026 Notification Release	6 February 2026
Start of Online Application	6 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee	20 February 2026
Application Form Correction Window	21 – 23 February 2026
Admit Card Download	21 – 23 February 2026
PSTET 2026 Exam Date	15 March 2026 (Sunday)
Provisional Answer Key Release	16 March 2026
Objection Window	17 – 21 March 2026
Final Answer Key	28 March 2026
PSTET 2026 Result	2 April 2026

PSTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality and age limit

• Applicants must be a citizen of India to be eligible for PSTET 2026.
• There is no specified minimum or maximum age limit to appear in PSTET 2026.

Educational Qualification for Paper 1 (Class 1-5)

Candidates who wish to appear in PSTET Paper 1 for Primary Teacher eligibility must satisfy the minimum educational and professional qualifications prescribed by NCTE and mentioned in the detailed PSTET notification.

• Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or equivalent teacher training programme.
• Senior Secondary with minimum 45-50% marks and 2 year D.El.Ed or equivalent as per NCTE rules.
• Graduation with 2-year D.El.Ed or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) as permitted in the official notification

Educational Qualification for Paper 2 (Class 6-8)

For PSTET Paper 2, candidates must have graduation as well as teacher education qualification prescribed for upper primary level.

• Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1 year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
• 4-year integrated B.Ed/B.Ed/B.Sc.B.Ed or equivalent as specified by NCTE and PSTET notification.

Candidates are advised to read the official PSTET 2026 notification PDF carefully for complete and accurate combination of eligibility and relaxation for reserved categories.

pstet 2026 application form

PSTET 2026 application form is available in online mode only, and no offline form will be accepted. The direct registration link for new registration, login and fee payment is active on the official website of PSTET.

Direct Apply Online Link

• Main portal: https://pstet2025.org/
• Register & Apply: RegisterEmailIDwithOTPNew.aspx
• Official advertisement PDF: adv_pstet2025.pdf

Steps to apply online for PSTET 2026

1. Visit official website pstet2025.org And click on the link of “PSTET 2026 Online Application”.
2. Click on “New Registration” and enter your valid email ID and mobile number to generate OTP.
3. Verify the OTP received on your mobile/email and create login credentials for PSTET 2026 application.
4. Login using your registered email ID and password and fill the personal details, address, educational qualification and other required information correctly.
5. Select the paper you want to apply for – Paper 1, Paper 2 or both as per your eligibility.
6. Upload scanned copies of your recent passport size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size as mentioned in the instructions.
7. Pay the required application fee online through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking or other available payment gateways.
8. After successful payment, submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page and fee receipt for future use.

A correction window will be activated between 21st and 23rd February 2026 to edit limited fields such as name, date of birth, photograph, signature, contact details and examination center city as allowed by the portal.

PSTET 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for PSTET 2026 varies according to the category and number of papers applied for. Fee is not refundable and should be paid through online mode only.

Category	Only Paper 1	Only Paper 2	Both Paper 1 & 2
General / OBC / Other States	₹ 1100	₹ 1100	₹ 2200
SC / ST / PH	₹ 550	₹ 550	₹ 1100
Ex-Servicemen	Exempted	Exempted	Exempted

Candidates are advised to check the fee status after payment and ensure that the application form has been finally submitted and is not left incomplete.

pstet 2026 exam pattern

PSTET 2026 will be conducted in the form of two separate papers – Paper 1 for primary level and Paper 2 for upper primary level. Both the papers will have multiple choice questions and will be conducted in offline mode.

PSTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern (Class 1-5)

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

All questions in Paper 1 will be objective type with four options, and each correct answer will carry 1 mark as per PSTET pattern and there will be no negative marking.

PSTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern (Class 6-8)

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Mathematics & Science (for Maths/Science teacher) OR Social Studies (for Social Studies teacher) OR other subject chosen	60	60
Total	150	150

Paper 2 will also be conducted in offline mode and will test pedagogy as well as subject knowledge at the upper primary level.

PSTET 2026 Syllabus (Short)

The detailed PSTET syllabus is provided on the official notification and exam portal, which includes child development, languages, mathematics, environmental studies and subject-specific content.

• Child Development and Pedagogy: Concepts of development and learning, inclusive education, understanding children with special needs, pedagogy of learning and teaching at the elementary level.
• Language I and II: Proficiency in the chosen language, degrees of understanding, language skills, grammar and pedagogy of language development.
• Mathematics and Environmental Studies (Paper 1): Basic concepts, problem-solving, teaching-learning strategies and pedagogy relevant to the primary level.
• Subject-Specific (Paper 2): Content and pedagogy of Mathematics and Science or Social Studies or other applicable subjects for upper primary classes.

Applicants should refer to the subject-wise syllabus PDF to plan their preparation in a structured manner and focus on conceptual clarity and pedagogy sections.

PSTET 2026 Qualifying Marks and Certificate Validity

To qualify PSTET 2026, candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by SCERT Punjab.

• General Category: 60% marks i.e. 90 marks out of 150.
• OBC/SC/ST Category: 55% marks i.e. 82 out of 150.

PSTET qualifying certificate will be valid for 7 years from the date of issue for all categories. Qualifying PSTET does not guarantee a teaching job, but it is a mandatory eligibility requirement to apply for teacher recruitment in schools in Punjab.

Important Instructions for PSTET 2026 Candidates

• Fill the online application form carefully; Any incorrect or mismatched information may lead to cancellation of candidature at a later stage.
• Use an active mobile number and email ID, as all communications like OTP, registration details and alerts will be sent to these contacts.
• As per the notification guidelines, non-Punjab domicile candidates will be considered under general category for PSTET.
• Keep copies of the application form, fee receipt, admit card and other important documents safe until the recruitment process is over.
• Keep checking the official website regularly for any updates, notices, schedule changes or instructions related to PSTET 2026.