PSTET Exam Details 2026

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks (e.g., 60% for general categories in TET, or a valid cutoff percentile in GATE) to receive the qualification certificate.

### Main Subjects Covered\n1. **Subject-Specific Paper**: Questions testing core concepts in the chosen domain.\n2. **General Aptitude & Reasoning**: Analytical capability and mathematical skills.\n3. **General English & Communication**: Basic grammar and comprehension skills.

### Examination Pattern\n- **Mode of Exam**: Computer Based Test (CBT) or OMR Sheet based.\n- **Question Format**: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).\n- **Marking Scheme**: 1 mark per correct answer; no negative marking in most eligibility tests.\n- **Duration**: Typically 120 to 150 minutes.

The **PSTET** is an eligibility, entrance, or certification exam. \nQualifying this exam provides eligibility for job recruitments (such as teaching positions or PSU roles) or higher educational admission. It does not directly offer a recruitment salary package.

To apply for the **PSTET**, candidates must satisfy the following minimum requirements:\n- **Educational Qualification**: Must possess a **Graduation + B.Ed / D.El.Ed** from a recognized university or board.\n- **Nationality**: Must be a citizen of India.\n- **Age Limit**: As specified in the official notification.

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The PSTET Eligibility Criteria for 2026 include several key requirements. There is no age limit for candidates appearing in the exam, making it accessible to a wide range of applicants. In terms of educational qualifications, candidates must have either completed Senior Secondary or hold a Graduation degree along with a relevant teaching qualification, such as a Diploma or Bachelors in Education. Additionally, applicants must be citizens of India, specifically belonging to Punjab state. No prior teaching experience is required to apply for the PSTET exam.

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There is no age limit for candidates applying for the PSTET exam, allowing individuals of any age to take the test as long as they meet the educational and other eligibility criteria. This flexible age policy ensures that aspiring teachers from diverse age groups can pursue teaching positions in schools across Punjab, provided they have the necessary qualifications.

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One of the most important PSTET Eligibility criteria is the educational qualification that one must possess to apply for PSTET. The educational qualification depends upon the level of post one is applying for. There are two stages of post: teacher for primary stage (classes I-V) and teacher for elementary stage (classes VI-VIII). The educational qualification for both the levels is given below:

| Post | Educational Qualification |

| --- | --- |

| Primary Teacher (Class I-V) | 12th std with a minimum of 50% marks and passing or appearing in the final year of 2 year Diploma in elementary education (by whatever name known). |

| 12th std with a minimum of 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in elementary education (by whatever name known), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002. | 12th std with a minimum of 50% marks and passing or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor of elementary education (B.El.Ed). |

| 12th std with a minimum of 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)* | |

| Graduation and passing or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in elementary education (by whatever name known). | |

| Elementary Teacher (Class VI-VIII) | |

| Graduation and passing or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). | |

| Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard. | |

| Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard. | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). |

| Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in the final year of 4-year B.A/ B.Sc.Ed or B.A. Ed/ B.Sc.Ed. | |

| Graduation with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education) | |

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As per the Punjab TET Eligibility norms, a candidate must be a citizen of India belonging to the Punjab state to apply for PSTET.

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There is no limitation on the number of attempts for the PSTET. Candidates can appear for the exams till they reach the PSTET age limit. Candidates can take the exam even if they have qualified it once to improve their PSTET score.

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Experience is not a prerequisite requirement for PSTET eligibility. One does not need any prior experience to apply for the PSTET.

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