Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test
PSEB Punjab · Online (Computer-based Test) · Once a year
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PSTET Exam Pattern
Complete exam pattern with subject-wise breakdown, marking scheme, and duration.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| Language I – Punjabi (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II – Hindi/English (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
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About Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) 2027
The Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the PSEB Punjab. Preparing for the PSTET requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the passing marks for PSTET 2026?
PSTET requires 60% marks (90/150) for General category candidates, 55% (82.5/150) for OBC/BC candidates, and 50% (75/150) for SC/ST/PWD candidates. Punjab has extended the PSTET certificate validity to lifetime, reflecting the national trend of making TET qualifications permanent. Earlier the validity was 7 years from the date of certification.
What is ETT and how does it qualify for PSTET?
ETT (Elementary Teacher Training) is Punjab's primary teacher training program equivalent to D.El.Ed in other states. ETT-qualified candidates are eligible for PSTET Paper 1 (Primary Teacher, Classes 1–5). This 2-year program is conducted through Government ETT Colleges and District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET) across Punjab.
What teaching jobs can PSTET-qualified candidates apply for?
PSTET Paper 1 qualifies for Elementary Teacher (ET) posts (Classes 1–5) and Paper 2 qualifies for Master Teacher posts (Classes 6–8) in Punjab government schools. Recruitment is conducted by Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) and District Education Offices. Punjab offers good pay scales and benefits to government school teachers under the Punjab Education Department.
What is the Punjabi language syllabus for PSTET?
The Punjabi Language I section in PSTET tests reading and writing in Gurmukhi script, grammar, comprehension passages from Punjabi prose and poetry, and Punjabi language teaching pedagogy. Candidates must be proficient in Gurmukhi script as Punjab government schools use Punjabi as the primary medium of instruction.
Can candidates from other states appear for PSTET?
Yes, candidates with valid teacher training qualifications (ETT/D.El.Ed/B.Ed) can appear for PSTET regardless of their state of origin, as long as they meet Punjab government's eligibility criteria. However, PSTET certification is specifically for teaching positions in Punjab government and government-aided schools, and candidates must be able to teach in Punjabi medium.
How to Prepare for PSTET
Develop strong Gurmukhi script proficiency for the Punjabi Language I section; practice reading comprehension and grammar in Gurmukhi as this is a significant differentiator for non-Punjab candidates.
Study PSEB Punjab textbooks and SCERT Punjab curriculum documents; Punjab-specific historical content (Sikh history, Punjab's partition legacy, agricultural heritage) appears in Social Studies and EVS sections.
Focus on Piaget's concrete operational stage and language acquisition theories as applied to Punjabi-medium classrooms; NCF 2005's emphasis on mother tongue instruction is particularly relevant for PSTET preparation.
Revise RTE Act 2009 provisions and NEP 2020 goals, particularly the focus on foundational literacy and numeracy; PSTET increasingly tests awareness of national education frameworks in the pedagogy section.