Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab has started accepting application forms for 1013 Lecturer vacancies (829 new vacancies and 184 are backlog) at the official website https://educationrecruitmentboard.com/. Candidates who are in age between 18 and 37 years and have completed a Master’s degree (Post-Graduation) are eligible to apply online for Lecturer Cadre posts. Scroll down to get details regarding the vacancy, eligibility, exam pattern, and more.
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 |
| Registration Dates | 1st to 31st July 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/ |
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 today, 25th June 2026. 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 |
Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the Punjab Lecturer Vacancy from 1st July 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 | 31st July 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 31st July 2026 |
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
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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
The online application process for the Punjab Lecturer Exam has started at the official website https://erd.punjab.gov.in/. Candidates should keep important documents handy while completing the online form. The last date for the Lecturer Cadre Recruitment Punjab 2026 is 31st July 2026.
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 were asked in objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- 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.
| Phase | Monthly Pay |
| Lecturer | Rs. 35,400/- |












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