For how many subjects, ERD Punjab Lecturer Notification 2026 is released?

The ERD Punjab Lecturer Notification 2026 has been released for total 12 subjects of History, English, Political Science, Math, Punjabi etc.

What is the selection process for Punjab Lecturer posts?

The selection process for Punjab Lecturer posts is based on written exam and document verification process.

How many vacancies will recruited under Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026?

A total 1013 vacancies across 12 subjects for Lecturer posts has been released under Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026.

What is the pay scale of Punjab Lecturer post?

Appointed candidates will be offered a monthly salary Rs. 35,400/-.

Punjab Lecturer Cadre Exam Date 2026 Out, Check Official Exam Notice

Q: What is Punjab Lecturer Exam Date 2026?

The Punjab Lecturer Cadre written exam is going to be conducted on 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th September 2026.

The Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab, has announced the new Punjab Lecturer Cadre Exam date for 2026 through the official notice released on the official website https://erd.punjab.gov.in/. The exam will be conducted on 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th September 2026. Through the exam, a total of 1013 vacancies will be recuited for Lecturer posts (829 new vacancies and 184 are backlog).

Punjab Lecturer Cadre Exam Date 2026 Out

Punjab Lecturer Cadre Exam Date 2026 has been announced for 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th September 2026. The written exam will be conducted in two shifts, from 9:30 am to 12 noon and from 2:30 pm to 5 pm. The exam will be conducted only in Chandigarh, S.A.S Nagar (Mohali).

Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026

Punjab Education Department announces 1,013 lecturer vacancies for a total of 12 subjects in Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. This is a golden opportunity for teaching aspirants to secure a government teaching job in Punjab.

Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026- Highlights
Organization Name	Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab
Exam Name	Punjab Lecturer Examination 2026
Post Name	Lecturer
Total Subjects	12
Vacancies	1013
Mode of Application	Online
Punjab Lecturer Cadre Exam Date 2026	19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th September 2026
Educational Qualification	Post Graduation
Age Limit	Minimum Age – 18 years Maximum Age – 37 years
Application Fee	UR – Rs. 2000/- SC/ST – Rs. 1000/-
Selection Process	Written examination and Document Verification
Salary	Rs. 35,400/-
Job Location	Punjab
Official Website	https://erd.punjab.gov.in/

Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The ERD Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 written exam is going to be conducted on 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th September 2026. Candidates should make sure to fill out their application before the last date to avoid last-minute technical glitches.

Events	Dates
Notification Release Date	25th June 2026
Apply Online Starts	1st July 2026
Last Date to Apply	27th August 2026 (Extended)
Last Date to Pay Fee	27th August 2026
Punjab Lecturer Admit Card 2026	14th September 2026
Punjab Lecturer Cadre Exam Date 2026	19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th September 2026

ERD Lecturer Cadre Punjab 2026 Notification PDF (Subject-wise)

The official notification PDF for all 12 subjects (new & backlog vacancies) along with complete details has been released at https://erd.punjab.gov.in/. Candidates should go through the detailed Punjab Lecturer Cadre Notification to check the complete details and ensure their eligibility for the Lecturer posts.

Subjects	New Vacancy Notification	Backlog Vacancy Notification
Physics	Click to Download	Click to Download
Chemistry	Click to Download	Click to Download
Biology	Click to Download	Click to Download
Math	Click to Download	Click to Download
English	Click to Download	Click to Download
Hindi	Click to Download	Click to Download
Punjabi	Click to Download	Click to Download
Gegograpgy	Click to Download	Click to Download
History	Click to Download	Click to Download
Poltical Science	Click to Download	Click to Download
Commerce	Click to Download	Click to Download
Economics	Click to Download	Click to Download

ERD Punjab Lecturer Vacancy 2026

A total of 1013 vacancies will be filled for lecturer posts across 12 subjects, mainly covering Science, Commerce, and Arts streams.

Science – Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
Commerce – Commerce
Arts – Economics, History, Political Science, and Sociology
Language – English, Punjabi, Hindi

Subject	Regular Vacancies	Backlog Vacancies	Total Vacancies
History	200	10	210
English	111	30	141
Political Science	118	13	131
Math	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	1013	184	1013

Eligibility Criteria for Lecturer Cadre Recruitment Punjab

Only the candidates who fulfil the required eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for the Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility requirements regarding educational qualifications and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree (Post-Graduation) in the relevant subject from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% marks
UGC NET / PSTET-qualified candidates will be given preference
PhD holders will be preferred or given additional weight during merit calculation
Passing Punjabi up to the matriculation level is mandatory for all posts. This is a non-negotiable requirement under the Punjab government rules

Subjects	Educational Qualification
Physics	Candidates should have passed M.Sc Physics or Applied Physics, Nuclear Physics, Electronics Physics, or any other equivalent qualification, with a minimum 55% marks Should have passed B.Ed with teaching subject Science or Physics, or Physical Science(s)
Chemistry	Candidates should have passed M.Sc Chemistry or Biochemistry or any other equivalent qualification Should have passed B.Ed with teaching subject Science or Chemistry or Physical Science(s)
Biology	Candidates should have passed M.Sc Botany or Zoology, or Bio Tech or Bio Chemistry or Micro Biology or Human Biology, Genetics, or any other equivalent qualification, with a minimum 55% marks Should have passed B.Ed with teaching subject Science, Biology, or Life Science(s)
Math	Candidates should have passed M.Sc Physics or Applied Physics, Nuclear Physics, Electronics Physics, or any other equivalent qualification, with a minimum 55% marks Should have passed B.Ed with teaching subject Science or Physics, or Physical Science(s)
English	Candidates should have passed M.A. in English with a minimum 55% marks Should have passed B.Ed with the teaching subject English
Hindi	Candidates should have passed M.A. in Hindi with a minimum 55% marks Should have passed B.Ed with the teaching subject Hindi
Punjabi	Candidates should have passed M.A. in Punjabi with a minimum 55% marks Should have passed B.Ed with the teaching subject Punjabi
Gegograpgy	Candidates should have passed M.A. in Geography with a minimum 55% marks Should have passed B.Ed with the teaching subject Geography
History	Candidates should have passed M.A. in History with a minimum 55% marks Should have passed B.Ed with the teaching subject History
Poltical Science	Candidates should have passed M.A. in Political Science with a minimum 55% marks Should have passed B.Ed with the teaching subject Political Science
Commerce	Candidates should have passed M.Com/ Chartered Accountant ICWA with a minimum 55% marks Should have passed B.Ed from a recognized university or institution
Economics	Candidates should have passed M.A. in Economics or Applied Economics or Business Economics with a minimum 55% marks Should have passed B.Ed with teaching subject Economics or Social Science or Social Studies

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

Minimum Age – 18 years
Maximum Age – 37 years

Category	Upper Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste/ Backward Class	5 years
Punjab, other states, and the central government employees	8 years
Widows and Divorced Women of Punjab	3 years
Vikalanga residents of Punjab	10 years

Punjab Lecturer Application Form 2026 Link

Candidates interested in 1013 vacancies for lecturer posts should not wait until the last minute and complete the online form before 27th August 2026. The application will be accepted online only through the official website https://erd.punjab.gov.in/ or the direct link shared in the article. Once the application link is inactivated, no online form will be accepted under any circumstances.

Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

While completing the Punjab Lecturer Application Form 2026, candidates have to pay an application fee as per their category.

Name of Category	Application Fee
General and Other Category	Rs. 2000/-
SC/ST	Rs. 1000/-
Ex-Servicemen	Exampted

Punjab Lecturer Cadre Selection Process 2026

The selection process for Punjab Lecturer posts comprises the following stages.

Written Examination – The 1st stage of the written exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks. Questions will be asked in objective-type multiple-choice format.
Document Verification Process – Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for Document Verification (DV).

Punjab Lecturer Cadre Exam Pattern 2026

The Punjab Lecturer Cadre Exam includes objective-type questions for a total of 150 marks.

Particulars	Details
Type of Questions	Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
Total No. of Questions	150
Total Marks	150
Exam Timing	150 minutes
Marking Scheme	1 mark for each correct answer
Negative Marking	No

Punjab Lecturer Cadre Salary 2026

Candidates selected for Punjab Lecturer posts will have to complete a three-year probation period and receive a fixed basic pay per month initially, as per Punjab Government norms. After the probation period is completed, additional allowances are added to the basic pay.