The Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab has released the Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 notification dated 25 June 2026 for 1,013 Lecturer vacancies (829 Fresh plus 184 Backlog) across 12 subjects in Punjab Government schools, under the Punjab Educational Service (School and Inspection) Group-B Rules, 2018. The last date to apply online has been extended to 27 August 2026, giving applicants 9 more days from today. Candidates must have MA in the concerned subject with minimum 55% marks and B.Ed with the teaching subject from a recognised university. The application portal is erd.punjab.gov.in. Application fee is Rs. 2,000 for General and Rs. 1,000 for SC or BC candidates; Physically Handicapped candidates are fully exempt. Selection is through a Written Examination (150 marks, 150 MCQ questions) followed by a Personal Interview. History has the largest vacancy at 210 posts, followed by English (141) and Political Science (131).
Important Note: Three things every applicant must verify before submitting. First, the 55% marks condition is specifically in your MA in the concerned subject – not your overall graduation CGPA or combined postgraduate percentage. A candidate with an MA in History must have scored at least 55% in that MA specifically (50% for SC, BC and PH candidates). If your university awarded CGPA, check whether the conversion formula brings you to 55% equivalent. Second, your B.Ed teaching subject must match the lecturer post you are applying for – a candidate with MA in History must have History as the B.Ed teaching subject. The B.Ed subject combination is verified at document verification. If there is a mismatch, your candidature is cancelled even if you clear the written exam and interview. Third, the EWS certificate must be for FY 2025-26 – EWS certificates issued for an earlier financial year are not accepted. If your EWS certificate is from a previous year, obtain a fresh one before the application window closes on 27 August 2026.
Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab |
| Notification Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Post | Lecturer (Cadre) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,013 (829 Fresh + 184 Backlog) |
| Subjects | 12 subjects across Science, Arts, Commerce and Language streams |
| Qualification | MA in concerned subject with min 55% plus B.Ed with teaching subject |
| Application Mode | Online at erd.punjab.gov.in |
| Application Fee | Rs. 2,000 (General); Rs. 1,000 (SC or BC); Nil (PH) |
| Application Start Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Last Date (Extended) | 27 August 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 37 years as on 1 January 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination (150 marks MCQ) + Personal Interview |
| Official Website | erd.punjab.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 1 July 2026 |
| Extended Last Date to Apply | 27 August 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | To be announced on erd.punjab.gov.in |
No late fee or further extension has been mentioned. Submit before 27 August 2026.
Subject-wise Vacancy Details
| Subject | Fresh Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total | 829 | 184 | 1,013 |
Category-wise reservation within each subject is as per Punjab Government norms covering General, SC M and B, SC R and O, BC, Ex-Servicemen, Sports, PH (VI, HI, Ortho, ID or MD), Freedom Fighter and EWS. Women’s reservation: 22 of 71 Punjabi fresh vacancies are reserved for women; similar women’s reservation exists in other subjects. Full category breakup is in the official notification PDFs at erd.punjab.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
| Particulars | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Academic Qualification | MA in the concerned subject from a recognised university – minimum 55% marks for General, EWS, Ex-Servicemen and Sports category; minimum 50% for SC, BC, ST and PH candidates |
| Professional Qualification | B.Ed with the teaching subject matching the lecturer post applied for, from a recognised university or institution as per UGC guidelines |
| Subject in Graduation | Must have studied the concerned subject as an elective in Graduation for a period of 3 years |
| Equivalence | Any equivalent qualification is accepted only if a certificate of equivalency is issued by the recognised university as per UGC guidelines |
Critical rule: The MA subject, B.Ed teaching subject and the post applied for must all match. A Commerce MA candidate must have Commerce as B.Ed subject and can apply only for Commerce lecturer posts.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 18 to 37 years |
| SC, BC, PH, Ex-Servicemen and other categories | 18 years minimum; upper age relaxation as per Punjab Government rules |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, Sports | Rs. 2,000 |
| SC or BC (all sub-categories) | Rs. 1,000 |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | Nil – fully exempt |
Fee paid online through the official portal. No refund regardless of outcome.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Written Examination | Objective MCQ type, 150 questions, 150 marks. Subject-specific content plus general awareness and teaching aptitude |
| 2. Personal Interview | Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for interview |
| 3. Final Merit List | Combined merit of written exam and interview, per Punjab Educational Service Group-B Rules 2018 |
| 4. Document Verification and Medical | After final selection |
Important Instructions for Photograph and Signature Upload
- Photograph: 1.5 inches x 2 inches. 80% of the photo must be the face including ears. Plain white background. No glasses. No cap or headgear.
- Signature: 4 inches x 6 inches. Plain white background.
- Non-compliant photographs lead to application rejection.
Common Disqualification Points
- Submitting MA percentage in CGPA format without converting to the university’s prescribed percentage formula
- Mismatch between MA subject, B.Ed teaching subject and post applied for
- Using an EWS certificate from a financial year other than 2025-26
- Uploading a photograph with a coloured background or with glasses or cap
- Applying for multiple subjects without verifying eligibility for each
- SC or BC certificates issued by authorities outside Punjab not accepted
How to Apply for Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Recruitment Directorate portal – Click Here
- Click New Registration and create your account with basic details.
- Log in and select the Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and category details.
- Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable fee online through the payment gateway.
- Review all details and submit. The application can be edited before 27 August 2026.
- Print the final confirmation of the submitted application.
Download the official notification PDFs before applying:
- Fresh Vacancies PDF: Click Here
- Backlog Vacancies PDF: Click Here
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification – Fresh Vacancies PDF | Click Here |
| Official Notification – Backlog Vacancies PDF | Click Here |
| Punjab Recruitment Directorate Official Website | Click Here |
Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is the Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab notification dated 25 June 2026 for 1,013 Lecturer vacancies (829 Fresh + 184 Backlog) across 12 subjects in Punjab Government schools, under the Punjab Educational Service (School and Inspection) Group-B Rules, 2018.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 27 August 2026 (extended). The application portal is at erd.punjab.gov.in. No further extension has been announced.
Q3. What qualification is required?
✅ MA in the concerned subject with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC, BC, PH candidates) plus B.Ed with the teaching subject from a recognised institution as per UGC guidelines. Must have also studied the subject as an elective in Graduation for 3 years.
Q4. Does the B.Ed subject have to match the post?
✅ Yes, absolutely. The B.Ed teaching subject must match the Lecturer post applied for. An English MA with Physics as B.Ed teaching subject cannot apply for English Lecturer posts.
Q5. What is the application fee?
✅ Rs. 2,000 for General, EWS, Ex-Servicemen and Sports category. Rs. 1,000 for SC or BC candidates. Nil for Physically Handicapped candidates.
Q6. Which subject has the most vacancies?
✅ History with 210 posts (200 fresh + 10 backlog), followed by English (141) and Political Science (131).
Q7. What is the selection process?
✅ Written Examination (150 MCQ questions, 150 marks – subject-specific plus general awareness and teaching aptitude) followed by a Personal Interview. Final merit is based on the combined score of both stages.
Q8. What is the age limit?
✅ 18 to 37 years as on 1 January 2026 for General candidates. Reserved category candidates get age relaxation as per Punjab Government rules.
Q9. What are the photo requirements?
✅ 1.5 x 2 inches photograph with 80% of the face including ears visible, plain white background, no glasses, no cap. Non-compliant photos lead to rejection.
Q10. Is the EWS certificate for the current year required?
✅ Yes. EWS certificate must be for FY 2025-26. Certificates issued for earlier financial years are not accepted.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to the Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 notification dated 25 June 2026 issued by the Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab, for 1,013 Lecturer vacancies (829 Fresh + 184 Backlog) across 12 subjects, with the last date extended to 27 August 2026. The official notification PDFs for fresh and backlog vacancies are available at erd.punjab.gov.in, which is the sole authoritative source. The 55% MA marks condition is subject-specific; the B.Ed teaching subject must match the post applied for. EWS certificate must be for FY 2025-26. All updates are published only on erd.punjab.gov.in. All links above lead only to the official Punjab Recruitment Directorate portal.
