PSTET Exam Date 2024: The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) conducts the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) exam every year to recruit teachers for the Primary and Upper Primary sections across the government-sponsored schools of Punjab. Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test, PSTET 2024 Exam is scheduled to be held on 26th May 2024. Candidates willing to appear for the PSTET 2024 Exam and want to be eligible for appointment as teachers for Class I to V and VI to VIII can apply online for the PSTET Exam 2024. The online registartion dates for PSTET Exam will be released soon on the official website www.educationrecruitementboard.com. Candidates can check the latest news related to the PSTET 2024 here and keep visiting this space as all the latest information will be updated here

PSTET Notification 2024

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will release the detailed PSTET 2024 exam notification on its official website www.educationrecruitementboard.com. Candidates who are willing to appear for the exam must go through the official PSTET 2024 Notification PDF. The PSTET 2024 notification will contain all the details of the upcoming exam. Applicants can get the PSTET Notification 2024 here when released.

PSTET 2024 Exam Summary

Candidates can refer to the website to keep themselves updated with all the latest news and notifications regarding the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test-2024 (PSTET). The application process will be done in online mode only. The PSTET 2024 Exam will be held in offline mode on 26th May 2024. Check this article to learn everything about the Punjab TET 2024 exam.

PSTET 2024- Exam Overview
ExamPunjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET)
Exam Conducting BodyPunjab School Education Board (PSEB) 
LevelState Level
Mode of ApplicationOnline
PSTET Exam Date 202426th May 2024 (Sunday)
Levels of Exam
  1. Paper 1 (Primary Teachers)
  2. Paper 2 (Upper Primary Teachers)
Mode of ExamOffline
Frequency of ExamOnce in a year
Exam Duration150 minutes
LanguageEnglish & Punjabi
Official Websitewww.educationrecruitementboard.com

PSTET Exam Date 2024

Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has announced the PSTET 2024 Exam Date for Paper 1 and Paper 2 on the official website of www.educationrecruitementboard.com. The PSTET Papers 1 & 2 will be held on 26th May 2024 (Sunday). The candidates are advised to arrive at the exam center early to avoid pressure. All exam-related details will be released along with the PSTET Admit Card 2024. 

PSTET 2024 Exam Date Out - Click to Check

PSTET 2024 Important Dates

PSTET 2024 Application Dates and application fee submission dates will be released along with PSTET Notification 2024. need to apply again to sit in the exam and also nor they will be asked to pay any fee again. The PSTET 2024 Exam date has been announced for 26th May 2024 (Sunday). All the important dates as per the PSEB are mentioned in the table below for the candidates' reference.

PSTET 2024 Important Dates
PSTET 2024 EventsDates
PSTET Notification--
PSTET Application starting date--
PSTET Application ending date--
Last Date for Making Fee Payment (through Challan)--
PSTET Admit Card 2024--
PSTET 2024 Exam Date26th May 2024 (Sunday)

PSTET 2024 Application Form

Candidates who want to be eligible for appointment as teachers in Class I to V and VI to VIII can apply for the PSTET 2024 Exam. PSTET 2024 Application process will be conducted online at www.educationrecruitementboard.com. Candidates who are willing to appear for the exam must visit the official website www.educationrecruitementboard.com to fill out the PSTET Application form. Candidates who want to appear for both papers of the PSTET 2024 exam can also do so. The PSTET  2024 Application form must be filled with utter care to avoid the chances of cancellation.

PSTET 2024 Application Fee

Candidates will be required to pay the PSTET 2024 Application Fee as the last step to apply for the exam. The PSTET 2024 Application Fee to be paid by different categories is mentioned in the table below.

PSTET Application Fee
CategoryPaper – IPaper-II Paper I and II 
General/OBCRs. 600Rs. 600Rs. 1,200
SC/ST/Physically HandicappedRs. 300Rs. 300Rs. 600

Steps to fill the PSTET 2024 Application Form

The PSTET 2024 Application form could be filled out by visiting the official website www.educationrecruitementboard.com. The candidates who are already registered may skip directly to filling out the application form. But the candidates who are applying for the first time will have to register themselves first. Adhere to the given steps below to easily fill out the PSTET 2024 Application Form.

  1. Visit the official website www.educationrecruitementboard.com.
  2. Select “New Registration and Applicant Login” on the homepage.
  3. Click on the registration link to register yourself. The candidate will be redirected to a new page
  4. Candidates need to click on the ‘proceed’ option and enter the details asked.
  5. After clicking on the ‘Register Me’ option, the candidate will be redirected to a new page that will have the login details.
  6. Enter login credentials on the new page that will appear.
  7. After login, the candidate needs to enter details such as the name, email ID, etc.
  8. Upload your signature and photo after entering the necessary details.
  9. Make the payment for the registration.
  10. After all the processes have been carried out. Click on ‘Submit’.

PSTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

PSTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria have been specified by the Punjab School Education Board. Only the candidates who qualify for all the aspects mentioned as per the PSTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria must fill out the application form for appearing in the exam. In case of any discrepancies or mismatches of information, the candidatures would be cancelled. So, the candidates are recommended to ensure that they are eligible for the Punjab TET in all aspects before filling out the application form.

PSTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
NationalityAny resident of India can appear for the paper of PSTET 2024
Age Limit No specific minimum or maximum age limit is prescribed for the aspiring candidates.

PSTET Educational Qualifications for Paper 1

Candidates who are willing to take up the post of primary teacher must have the given educational qualifications. If any of the given criteria do not match, the candidature might be cancelled.

PSTET Educational Qualifications for Paper 1
  1. Secondary (or it's equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education, in accordance with the NCTE.
  2. Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
  3. Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Education (Special Education)*.
  4. Candidates who possess “Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)” are now eligible for becoming Teachers for Classes I-V: Primary Stage. Such Candidates have mandatory to undergo a six-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by the NCTE, within two years of such appointment as a primary teacher

PSTET Educational Qualifications for Paper 2

These given educational qualifications must be possessed by the candidates who are willing to teach the upper primary section of students. The candidates who have these qualifications are only eligible to apply.

PSTET Educational Qualifications for Paper 2
  1. Graduation and passing or appearing in the final year of 2- a year Diploma in Elementary Education.
  2. Graduation with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
  3. Graduation with at least 45% marks and passing or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), per the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure).
  4. Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
  5. Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
  6. Graduation with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).
  7. Any candidate having a qualified B.Ed Programme recognized by the NCTE is eligible to appear in the TET exam.

PSTET 2024 Exam Pattern

The official PSTET 2024 Exam Pattern has been released on the official website. The PSTET Exam pattern is very important for aspiring candidates as it gives an idea about the structure of questions to be asked in the exam. The PSTET 2024 Exam Pattern is different for Papers 1 and 2. It is highly recommended for the candidates who are going to appear for the exam, to go through the PSTET 2024 Exam Pattern for both papers respectively to have better clarity about the same.

PSTET 2024 Exam Pattern for Paper 1

The PSTET 2024 Paper 1 consists of subjects such as Child Development & Pedagogy which is compulsory, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. PSTET Paper 1 will contain 150 questions carrying 1 mark each. PSTET 2024 Paper 1 will be attempted by the candidates willing to apply for the role of teacher in the primary sections.

Punjab TET 2024 Exam Pattern for Paper 1
SubjectsNo. of QuestionsTotal Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy (Compulsory)3030
Language – I3030
Language – II3030
Mathematics3030
Environmental Studies3030
Total Marks150150

PSTET 2024 Exam Pattern for Paper 2

The PSTET 2024 Paper 2 will be attempted by the candidates seeking the job of a teacher in the Upper Primary Section. The PSTET Paper 2 will consist of subjects such as Child Development & Pedagogy, Language 1and, Language 2, and option on subject papers for the teachers willing to teach a specific paper. Full marks for the PSTET 2024 Paper 2 will be 150 where each question carries 1 mark.

Punjab TET 2024 Exam Pattern for Paper 2
SubjectsNo. of QuestionsTotal Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy (Compulsory)3030
Language – I (Compulsory)3030
Language – II (Compulsory)3030
  1. For mathematics and science teachers (Mathematics and Science)
  2. For Social Studies Teacher (Social Studies)
6060
Total Marks150150

PSTET 2024 Syllabus

The PSTET 2024 Syllabus is decided by the PSEB every year. The PSTET Syllabus is different for both papers. Candidates who are willing to appear for the exam must go through the entire PSTET 2024 Syllabus released on the official website. Preparing for the exam based on the PSTET 2024 Syllabus will help the candidates perform better as they will have an idea of all the important topics to be asked. The PSTET Syllabus deals with all the major topics that are most expected to be asked in the upcoming exams. 

PSTET Syllabus for Papers 1 and 2- Click Here to Check

PSTET 2024 Admit Card

The PSTET 2024 admit card for paper 1 and 2 will be released by the official authorities on the official website. The PSTET Hall Ticket will contain important information related to the exam such as the candidate's name, roll number, exam date and time, name and address, and exam day instructions. Candidates will be able to download the PSTET admit card by visiting the official website and logging in using their registration credentials. The PSTET 2024 Admit card is most expected to be released a few days before the commencement of the respective exam.

PSTET 2024 Answer key

The PSTET Answer Key 2024 will be made available for the candidates after the successful completion of the exam. The PSTET 2024 Answer Key contains the answers to all the questions asked in the exam. Candidates can calculate their expected scores with the help of the PSTET 2024 Answer Key. The PSTET Response Sheet will be released by the official exam conducting authorities soon after the commencement of the exam. 

PSTET 2024 Result

The PSTET 2024 Results will be released after the Answer Keys have been released. The recruitment for the job of teachers in the schools of Punjab will be based on the scores obtained by the candidates which will be mentioned in the PSTET 2024 Result. Candidates can download the PSTET 2024 Results from the official website once it has been officially declared.

PSTET 2024 Cut-Off

The PSTET 2024 Cut-off scores or Qualifying Marks has been released by the PSEB. However, an expected PSTET 2024 Cut-off score has been mentioned in this article by analyzing the previous year's trends for the convenience of the candidates. The candidates will be shortlisted further based on the PSTET Cut-off.

PSTET 2024 Qualifying Marks 
CategoryQualifying MarksQualifying percentage
General90 out of 150 total marks60%
OBC/SC/ST82 out of 150 total marks55%

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PSTET Notification 2024: FAQs

Ans. PSTET Exam 2024 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 has been announced for 26th May 2024.

Ans. The Punjab School Education Board is responsible to conduct the PSTET 2024 exam.

Ans. There is no specific minimum or maximum age limit prescribed for the aspiring candidates.

Ans. The official cut-off marks are yet to be disclosed. But, according to the previous year's cut-off score analysis the general category candidates should score 60 per cent or above marks to qualify the PSTET exam and reserved category candidates need to score 55 per cent marks.

Ans. Yes, a candidate may appear for both the papers as long as they satisfy the PSTET 2024 Eligibility criterias.

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