
Punjab ERD Lecturer Recruitment 2026
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SHORT INFORMATION
The Directorate of School Education, Punjab invites online applications for 1013 Lecturer (Group B) posts. This includes 829 Fresh (Regular) and 184 Backlog vacancies across 12 subjects. Apply from July 1 to July 31, 2026 at erd.punjab.gov.in. Eligibility: Master’s degree with 55% marks, B.Ed., and Punjabi up to Matric. Age: 18-37 years. Selection: Written exam and interview. Download the full notification from the official website before applying.
Punjab Lecturer Fresh & Backlog Vacancy - Important Dates
| EVENT | DATE |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | June 23, 2026 |
| Online Application Start | July 1, 2026 |
| Online Application Last | July 31, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | July 31, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified |
| Written Exam Date | To be notified |
| Result Declaration | To be notified |
Lecturer Vacancy Punjab 2026 - Subjectwise Vacancy details
| Subject | Fresh Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | 200 | 10 | 210 |
| English | 111 | 30 | 141 |
| Political Science | 118 | 13 | 131 |
| Mathematics | 91 | 14 | 105 |
| Punjabi | 71 | 28 | 99 |
| Commerce | 71 | 27 | 98 |
| Physics | 46 | 12 | 58 |
| Economics | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Chemistry | 28 | 13 | 41 |
| Biology | 25 | 12 | 37 |
| Hindi | 25 | 4 | 29 |
| Geography | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 829 | 184 | 1,013 |
AGE LIMIT
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 37 Years
AGE RELAXATION
- SC/BC Candidates: 5 years relaxation
- Punjab Govt. Employees: 8 years relaxation
- Widows/Divorced Women (Punjab): 3 years relaxation
- Physically Handicapped (Punjab): 10 years relaxation.
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Educational Qualification
- Master’s Degree: Post Graduate degree (M.A./M.Sc./M.Com) in the concerned/relevant subject from a recognized university with minimum 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST candidates) .
- B.Ed. Degree: Must have a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree in the relevant teaching subject from a recognized university/institution as per UGC guidelines .
- Punjabi Language: Must have passed 10th class with Punjabi as one of the subjects. This is a mandatory and non-negotiable requirement under Punjab government rules .
- Graduation Subject: Must have studied the relevant subject as an elective for three years during Graduation .
- Preference: UGC NET / PSTET qualified candidates and PhD holders will be given preference or additional weightage during merit calculation
Salary/Stipend
- Probation Period Pay: ₹34,500 – ₹35,400 per month (fixed consolidated pay)
- Annual Package (Approx.): ₹4.2 lakh – ₹5 lakh per annum (post-probation)
Punjab Lecturer Bharti 2026 - SELECTION PROCESS
Stage 1: Written Examination
Objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions) paper
Total Marks: 150 (150 questions, 1 mark each)
Duration: 150 minutes (2.5 hours)
No Negative Marking as per multiple sources
Subjects covered: Concerned subject (core), general awareness, and teaching aptitude
Stage 2: Interview / Personality Test
Candidates who clear the written exam cutoff are called for interview
Tests subject knowledge and teaching capabilities
Stage 3: Document Verification
Original certificates (educational, B.Ed., Punjabi, caste, etc.) are verified
Stage 4: Medical Examination
Final medical fitness check
Final Selection:
Based on combined performance in Written Examination + Interview/Personality Test .
HOW TO APPLY
Step 1: Go to the official website:
erd.punjab.gov.inStep 2: Find and click on the “Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026” link.
Step 3: If applying for the first time, click on “Register” and create your account using a valid Email ID and Phone Number.
Step 4: Log in and carefully fill the application form with personal details, address, and educational qualifications (PG marks, B.Ed., Punjabi subject details).
Step 5: Upload scanned copies of the required documents:
Recent passport size photograph
Signature
Academic certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation, PG, B.Ed.)
Category/Caste certificate (if applicable)
Step 6: Pay the application fee online using Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI. (Fee varies by category; check the official notification for exact amounts).
Step 7: Review all the details carefully. Verify everything is correct, then click the “Submit” button.
Step 8: After successful submission, download the final application form and fee receipt. Take a printout for future reference.
Application fee details
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / BC / EWS | ₹ 2,000/- |
| SC / ST | ₹ 1,000/- |
| ESM (Ex-Servicemen) / PH | ₹ 0/- (Nil) |
Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Visit Now |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Official Notification PDF | LECTURER BACKLOG RECRUITMENT NOTIFICATION Download Now LECTURER FRESH RECRUITMENT NOTIFICATION
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Punjab ERD Lecturer Recruitment 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is Punjab ERD Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
Punjab ERD (Education Recruitment Directorate) has released a notification for 1,013 Lecturer (Group B) posts in Government Senior Secondary Schools, Punjab. This includes 829 Fresh (Regular) and 184 Backlog vacancies.
Q2. When is the application start and last date for Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
Online applications start on July 1, 2026 and the last date is July 31, 2026. Apply at erd.punjab.gov.in.
Q3. What are the total vacancies in Punjab Lecturer Bharti 2026?
Total vacancies are 1,013. Fresh vacancies: 829. Backlog vacancies: 184. Subjects include History (210), English (141), Political Science (131), Mathematics (105), Punjabi (99), and others.
Q4. What is the age limit for Lecturer Vacancy Punjab 2026?
Minimum age is 18 years and maximum is 37 years as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxation for SC/BC (5 years), Punjab Govt. employees (8 years), Widows/Divorced women (3 years), Physically Handicapped (10 years).
Q5. What is the educational qualification required?
Master’s Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) in relevant subject
B.Ed. degree (mandatory)
Punjabi up to Matric level (mandatory)
UGC NET/PSTET/PhD candidates get preference
Q6. What is the selection process for Punjab Lecturer Fresh & Backlog?
Written Examination (150 marks, 150 minutes)
Interview / Personality Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Q7. What is the salary for Lecturer Fresh & Backlog Vacancy?
During Probation (3 years): ₹34,500 – ₹35,400/month (fixed)
After Probation: Regular pay scale (Level 11) + DA, HRA, Medical allowances
Q8. How to apply for Punjab ERD Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
Visit: erd.punjab.gov.in
Register & Login
Fill form, upload documents, pay fee online
Submit and download confirmation
Application dates: July 1-31, 2026
Q9. What is the application fee?
(As per common sources) General/BC/EWS: ₹2,000; SC/ST: ₹1,000; ESM: Nil. Confirm exact amount from official notification PDF.
Q10. Where can I download the official notification for Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
Visit erd.punjab.gov.in and download both the Fresh and Backlog recruitment PDF notifications. Read all details carefully before applying.










