Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
The Punjab School Education Board is anticipated to release the official notification for PSTET 2026 shortly, following the typical annual examination cycle. Candidates aspiring to qualify for teacher positions in Punjab government schools should monitor the official PSEB portal regularly for application details and eligibility criteria.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Punjab government continues to recognize PSTET qualification certificates as having lifetime validity without requiring re-qualification. This policy ensures that candidates who have cleared the examination can apply for teaching positions throughout their career span in Punjab state schools.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
PSEB has confirmed that the examination structure will maintain the established format with Paper I for classes I-V aspirants and Paper II for classes VI-VIII aspirants. Each paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions to be attempted within 150 minutes, with questions covering child development, language proficiency, and pedagogy.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Candidates from the last examination cycle can still access their response sheets and official answer keys through the PSEB website. This transparency measure allows aspirants to understand evaluation patterns and prepare more effectively for upcoming examinations.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Result declaration (expected)
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Final results usually announced 4-6 weeks after examination, followed by certificate issuance
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Provisional answer key publication
Wed, 26 Aug, 2026Answer keys typically released within a week of examination with objection window
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍PSTET 2026 examination date
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026Both Paper I and Paper II conducted on same day in separate shifts
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Hall tickets generally available 10-15 days before examination date
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application fee payment deadline
Sat, 4 Jul, 2026Fee payment window usually extends 1-2 days beyond form submission deadline
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for online application submission
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Application window typically remains open for 3-4 weeks
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opening (tentative)
Tue, 2 Jun, 2026Online registration window usually opens within a week of notification
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Official notification release expected
Tue, 26 May, 2026PSEB typically releases notification in late May or early June for the annual PSTET cycle
Archived 5 Jul 2026