Question 1

What are the passing marks for PSTET 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is ETT and how does it qualify for PSTET?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What teaching jobs can PSTET-qualified candidates apply for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is the Punjabi language syllabus for PSTET?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Can candidates from other states appear for PSTET?

Accepted Answer

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.

Event	Date
Notification Release	July–August 2026 (tentative)
Application Opens	July–August 2026 (tentative)
Application Closes	14 August 2026
Admit Card Release	24 September 2026
Exam Date	October 2026 (tentative)
Result Declaration	26 November 2026

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST / PWD	₹250
Women (some states)	₹250

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