PSTET 2026: Notification, Registration, Exam Dates, Admit Card, Selection Process

The PSTET 2026 notification will be published by Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) on the official website at pseb.ac.in in October 2026 along with the registration, exam, admit card, and result dates. The admit card for the exam can be downloaded from the official website using your PSTET registration number. PSEB will also release the answer key for the students after the conclusion of the entrance exam. After the results for the PS TET 2026 exam are published, candidates can check their rank and merit position on the rank list after downloading their scorecard from the official website. The PSTET Punjab 2026 Result will be made available as a scorecard containing the marks obtained by candidates in the exam and can be downloaded using your Mobile Number and Password.

Candidates will also be provided an option to raise objections against the provisional answer key and then a final answer key will be published hereafter. The exam will be conducted offline in two shifts. The Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test, popularly known as PSTET, is an exam conducted by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) once a year to select candidates for Primary (Classes 1 to 5) and Upper Primary (Classes 6-8) level teachers in the schools of Punjab. Check out the important details about the PSTET exam 2026 including the application form, eligibility criteria, exam date, admit card, etc., below.

What is the PSTET Exam 2026?

PSTET, Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test, is a state-level exam administered by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) to determine candidates' eligibility for positions as Primary (Classes 1–5) and Upper Primary (Classes 6-8) level teachers in the government schools of Punjab. The Punjab TET 2026 exam will be held in two shifts and will consist of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. PSTET Paper 1 is for candidates who wish to teach in grades 1 through 5, whereas PSTET Paper 2 is for those who want to teach in grades 6 through 8. Those who want to teach in grades 1 through 8 must take both exams. The typical PS TET exam centres include Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, Bathinda, Mohali, Gurdaspur, Sangrur, Hoshiarpur, and Firozpur.

The exam is conducted offline exam over a duration of 2.5 hours. A total of 150 MCQs are asked from topics like Child Development & Pedagogy (30 marks), Language I (Punjabi, 30 marks), Language II (English, 30 marks), and subject-specific sections (Math/Science or Social Studies, 60 marks). 1 mark is allotted for each correct answer and no negative marking exists for incorrect answers or unattempted questions. You must obtain at least 60% in aggregate, i.e. 90 marks out of 150, to qualify for the exam. The certificate will be valid lifelong.

Also Read: PS TET Admit Card 2026

PSTET 2026 Highlights

Check out the highlights of the PSTET exam 2026 provided in the table below:

Also Read: PS TET Syllabus 2026

PSTET Exam Dates 2026

Check out the important dates related to the PSTET 2026 exam provided in the table below.

PSTET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates should read the Punjab TET 2026 eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. The eligibility criteria for the different papers are shown below.

PSTET Educational Qualifications 2026

Primary Teachers (Class I to V)

• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% or appearing in the final year of a two-year Elementary Education Diploma.

• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 45 percent or in the last year of a two-year Elementary Education Diploma program.

• Senior Secondary School (or equivalent) with a minimum of 45 percent or the last year of a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 45 percent or the last year of a two-year Education Diploma (Special Education).

• Graduated from high school or are in the last year of a two-year Elementary Education diploma program.

Upper Primary Teachers (Class VI to XII)

• Graduation or completion of a two-year Elementary Education Diploma program.

• Passed or enrolled in a one-year Bachelor of Education program with a minimum of 50% marks (B.Ed).

• Graduation with at least 45 percent marks or passing or enrolling in a one-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) program in line with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations.

• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% or the last year of a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% passing or appearing in the last year of a four-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A. Ed/B.Sc.Ed program.

• Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks and passing or enrolling in a one-year B.Ed. program (Special Education).

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can fill out the PSTET 2026 application form. To apply for the PSTET exam 2026, you must be at least 18 years old. Here are the steps to register for the exam.

• Step 1 : Go to the official website.

• Step 2 : On the webpage, click "New Registration and Applicant Login."

• Step 3 : To register, click on the registration link. A new page will be opened for the candidate.

• Step 4 : Select the 'continue' option and provide the requested information.

• Step 5 : After selecting 'Register Me,' you will be redirected to a new page containing the login information.

• Step 6 : On the new page that appears, enter your login details.

• Step 7 : After logging in, fill out information such as his or her name, email address, and other pertinent information.

• Step 8 : After inputting all of the required information, upload your signature and photo.

• Step 9 : Complete the registration payment.

• Step 10 : Once all of the procedures have been completed. Click the 'Submit' button.

PSTET Application Fee 2026

Check out the PSTET 2026 application fee for different categories provided in the table below.

Note : The PSTET application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

How to Download PSTET Admit Card 2026?

The following are the steps to download the Punjab TET 2026 admit card:

• Step 1 : Go to the Education Punjab Board's official website.

• Step 2 : A link to download the admit card will appear.

• Step 3 : Enter your PSTET registration number

• Step 4 : To obtain the admission card, press 'Enter'.

• Step 5 : Save and print the file.

Also Read : Salary for UPTET Qualified Teachers

PSTET 2026 Exam Pattern

Two different papers will be conducted for the people who are applying for the Punjab State Eligibility Test. Check out the information related to the exam pattern for both the papers given below:

PSTET 2026 Exam Pattern: Paper 1

PSTET 2026 Exam Pattern: Paper 2

PSTET Syllabus 2026

The following table shows the PSTET 2026 syllabus for both paper 1 and paper 2.

The following new subjects (in addition to Social Science and Maths/Science) have been added for PSTET 2026 Paper II:

PS TET Selection Process 2026

The Punjab TET 2026 selection process refers to the steps involved in selecting candidates for teaching positions in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Punjab, India. The PS TET is conducted by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) to assess the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in government and government-aided schools. Here's a general overview of the PS TET selection process:

TET Examination

• Eligible candidates need to appear for the PS TET examination, which consists of two papers: Paper I for the primary level (classes I to V) and Paper II for the upper primary level (classes VI to VIII).

• Each paper consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering various subjects and topics relevant to teaching at the respective levels.

Scoring and Qualification

Candidates are required to achieve a minimum qualifying score in the PSTET examination to be considered eligible for the next stage of the selection process. The qualifying marks and criteria might differ based on categories (General, SC, ST, OBC, etc.).

Issuance of TET Certificate

Candidates who meet the qualifying criteria receive the PS TET Certificate from the Punjab School Education Board. This certificate confirms their eligibility to apply for teaching positions in Punjab schools.

Application for Teaching Positions

After obtaining the TET Certificate, candidates need to apply for teaching positions in government and government-aided schools in Punjab as per the vacancy notifications issued by the relevant authorities.

Recruitment Process by Schools

Schools release job notifications indicating vacancies for teaching positions. Interested candidates apply as per the instructions given in the notifications. Selection processes may include written tests, interviews, and document verification, among other stages.

Merit and Appointment

Candidates who perform well in the selection process are usually offered teaching positions based on merit and availability of vacancies. Merit lists might be prepared based on the candidate's performance in the recruitment process.

It's important to understand that the selection process and its stages may vary based on the specific requirements of the PSEB and the education department of Punjab.

How To Download PSTET Answer Key 2026?

The answer key is the document that holds the correct answers that were supposed to be written in the entrance examination by the applicants who appeared for the Punjab State Teacher eligibility test. Check out the steps to download the PSTET Answer Key.

• Step 1 : Visit the official website of the Punjab State Eligibility Test

• Step 2 : The home page will open on your screen.

• Step 3 : Click on the activated link next to "The Answer Key of Paper I of PSTET 2026 has been uploaded."

• Step 4 : Click the link and a new page will open up with the list of answers for all four sets.

PSTET Result 2026

The Punjab TET 2026 exam results will be released on the PSTET exam's official website. To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum score of 60% on the PSTET. Those who fall into the SC/ST/OBC categories are given a 5% reduction in the exam fee. Recently, the Punjab High Court, by its historical verdict, announced that an additional 1 mark will be awarded to the candidates who answer the questions of the written test in the Punjabi language.

How to Download PSTET Result 2026?

• Step 1 : Visit the official website of the Punjab State Eligibility Test

• Step 2 : The home page will open on your screen.

• Step 3 : Click on the PSTET Result 2026 link.

• Step 4 : A new page will open on your screen where you will have to enter your Mobile Number and Password.

• Step 5 : Click submit, and the result will open on your screen.

• Step 6 : You can now check the result for the entrance examination accordingly.

PSTET Cutoff 2026

Candidates who appear for the PSTET exam 2026 will have to secure the minimum passing marks viz. PSTET Cutoff to be called for the next stage of selection. The following table shows the expected Punjab TET 2026 cutoffs for the various categories:

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