The PSTET (Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test) is a state-level qualifying examination for candidates who want to become teachers in primary and upper primary schools across Punjab. Qualifying PSTET is mandatory for teacher recruitment in the state. This guide covers the eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus and qualifying marks for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
PSTET 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) |
| Conducting Body | Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) |
| Paper 1 | For Primary Teachers (Classes 1 to 5) |
| Paper 2 | For Upper Primary Teachers (Classes 6 to 8) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR based) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Official Website | pseb.ac.in |
PSTET Eligibility Criteria
Paper 1 (Classes 1 to 5)
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed / ETT, OR
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed as per NCTE norms.
Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8)
- Graduation and 2-year D.El.Ed, OR
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed, OR
- Equivalent qualification as per NCTE guidelines.
Reserved category candidates get relaxation in minimum marks as per Punjab government rules.
PSTET Exam Pattern
Each PSTET paper has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks with a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. There is no negative marking, and each correct answer carries 1 mark.
Paper 1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Punjabi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper 2 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Punjabi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Maths & Science OR Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Note: Each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking in PSTET.
PSTET Qualifying Marks
| Category | Qualifying Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General | 90 out of 150 | 60% |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwD | 82 out of 150 (approx) | 55% |
PSTET Syllabus (Overview)
- Child Development & Pedagogy: Learning, development and teaching methods.
- Language I (Punjabi) & Language II (English): Comprehension, grammar and language pedagogy.
- Mathematics: Number system, arithmetic, geometry and pedagogy.
- EVS (Paper 1): Environment, family, society and EVS teaching methods.
- Science / Social Science (Paper 2): Subject content along with teaching methodology.
How to Apply for PSTET
- Visit the official website pseb.ac.in.
- Register as a new candidate and create login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload photo, signature and pay the examination fee online.
- Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.
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