PSTET — older updates
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.
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Older news (16)
Official Gazette notification dated December 10, 2025 amended Punjab Educational Teaching Cadre Group C Service Rules, increasing available posts for PSTET-qualified candidates across primary and upper-primary categories.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Aug 2026
SCERT Punjab announced the PSTET 2026 result for the exam conducted on March 15, 2026. Candidates can download scorecards from pstet2025.org using registration credentials. The final answer key has also been made available for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test was conducted offline on March 15, 2026, for both Paper 1 (Classes I-V) and Paper 2 (Classes VI-VIII). Lakhs of candidates appeared at various examination centres across the state.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The online application process for PSTET 2026 concluded on February 20, 2026. The registration portal opened on February 6 following the notification release on February 3. Candidates had 15 days to complete their applications for both papers.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The State Council of Educational Research and Training, Punjab issued the official PSTET 2026 notification with complete exam details, eligibility criteria, and syllabus. The exam was scheduled for March 15, 2026, on the official website pstet2025.org.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
State Council of Educational Research and Training, Punjab announced PSTET 2026 results for Paper I and Paper II at pstet2025.org. Candidates scoring 60% (General) or 55% (Reserved) qualified for teaching eligibility. Certificates now carry lifetime validity under updated NCTE guidelines.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Aug 2026
Following National Education Policy 2020 guidelines, PSTET eligibility certificates issued to qualified candidates no longer expire, eliminating the need for re-examination every seven years.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Aug 2026
SCERT Punjab made admit cards available at pstet2025.org for candidates who applied between February 6-20. The offline OMR-based exam was conducted across multiple centres in Punjab in two shifts.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Aug 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
SCERT Punjab declared the PSTET 2026 result on 7th April 2026 for the exam held on 15th March 2026. Candidates can download scorecards from pstet2025.org using registration number and password. Qualifying marks remain 60% for General/EWS and 55% for SC/ST/OBC categories.
Read full notice →Archived 22 Jul 2026
In a significant development aligned with NEP 2020 and NCTE guidelines, the PSTET eligibility certificate validity has been extended from 7 years to lifetime. Qualified candidates can use this certificate for teacher recruitment applications in Punjab schools.
Read full notice →Archived 22 Jul 2026
SCERT Punjab published the final answer key on 5th April 2026 after reviewing objections submitted between 17th-21st March. The provisional answer key was released on 16th March, a day after the examination.
Read full notice →Archived 22 Jul 2026
A total of 53,474 candidates appeared for PSTET Paper 1 (Classes 1-5), out of which 28,243 candidates have qualified. The offline OMR-based exam was conducted across multiple centres in Punjab.
Read full notice →Archived 22 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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
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PSTET 2027 expected notification (tentative)
Wed, 3 Feb, 2027Based on typical annual cycle; expected around February 2027
Archived 22 Jul 2026
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