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.

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Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q)Language I – Punjabi (30Q)Language II – Hindi/English (30Q)Mathematics (30Q)Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q)

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