Rozgar Milega
Sign in
Teaching

Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 – 1013 Vacancies

Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab (Punjab School Education) Lecturer Cadre (12 Subjects) Punjab

Last updated

Total vacancies
1,013
Salary (monthly)
₹35,400 – ₹112,400

Job Overview

Department
Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab
Post name
Lecturer Cadre (12 Subjects)
Total vacancies
1,013
Age limit
18 – 37 years
Salary
₹35,400 – ₹112,400
Job location
Punjab
Job type
Government
Category
Teaching

Notification Summary

The Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab has announced 1,013 Lecturer Cadre vacancies across 12 subjects in Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. Registration is currently on hold; check the official website for updated dates.

Job Details

The Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab has released a recruitment notification for 1,013 Lecturer posts, comprising 829 fresh vacancies and 184 backlog vacancies, spread across 12 subjects in the Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. Subjects covered include Punjabi, English, History, Mathematics, and others, with vacancy counts varying by subject.

Eligible candidates must hold a post-graduate degree in the relevant subject along with a B.Ed in the same teaching subject, and must have studied that subject as an elective for three years during graduation. Selection will be through a written examination followed by document verification. Successful candidates will draw a basic pay of ₹35,400 plus applicable allowances.

Registration for this recruitment is currently on hold. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website, erd.punjab.gov.in, for the revised application schedule before applying.

Eligibility

Candidates must hold a Master's degree (post-graduation) in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/BC and Persons with Disabilities) from a recognised university, along with a B.Ed in the same teaching subject. Candidates must also have studied the relevant subject as an elective for three years during graduation. UGC NET or PSTET-qualified candidates will be given preference.

Age Limit

18 – 37 years

Not confirmed in the official notification for this cycle. Typical Punjab Government relaxation norms: 5 years for SC/ST/BC candidates, 8 years for other State/Central Government employees, 3 years for widows/divorced women of Punjab, and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities of Punjab — verify against the official notification before relying on these figures.

Vacancy Details

Total: 1,013

1,013 vacancies announced. A post-wise breakup will be added once the official notification publishes one.

Salary

₹35,400 – ₹112,400 per month

Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400), entry basic pay ₹35,400, plus applicable allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA). The upper end of the pay band is based on the standard Level-6 matrix and has not been separately confirmed in the recruitment notification.

Selection Process

a written examination followed by document verification

Application Fee

₹2,000 for General/UR category candidates; ₹1,000 for SC/ST/BC category candidates; fee exemption for Persons with Disabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 registration currently open?

No. Registration has been put on hold. The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission directed the Education Department to pause the recruitment process over incomplete roster-register records for implementing the reservation policy. A separate public notice dated 3 August 2026 addresses post classification but does not confirm whether the hold has been lifted. Candidates should check erd.punjab.gov.in regularly for the revised schedule before applying.

How many vacancies are there in Lecturer Cadre (12 Subjects)?

A total of 1,013 vacancies have been announced by Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab.

Who is eligible to apply for Lecturer Cadre (12 Subjects)?

Candidates must hold a Master's degree (post-graduation) in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/BC and Persons with Disabilities) from a recognised university, along with a B.Ed in the same teaching subject. Candidates must also have studied the relevant subject as an elective for three years during graduation. UGC NET or PSTET-qualified candidates will be given preference.

What is the age limit for Lecturer Cadre (12 Subjects)?

Applicants must be between 18 and 37 years of age. Not confirmed in the official notification for this cycle. Typical Punjab Government relaxation norms: 5 years for SC/ST/BC candidates, 8 years for other State/Central Government employees, 3 years for widows/divorced women of Punjab, and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities of Punjab — verify against the official notification before relying on these figures.

What is the salary for Lecturer Cadre (12 Subjects)?

The indicative monthly pay is ₹35,400 to ₹112,400. Confirm the exact pay scale in the official notification.

What is the selection process for Lecturer Cadre (12 Subjects)?

Selection is through a written examination followed by document verification.

What is the application fee for Lecturer Cadre (12 Subjects)?

₹2,000 for General/UR category candidates; ₹1,000 for SC/ST/BC category candidates; fee exemption for Persons with Disabilities.

How to apply

Read the official notification for the full eligibility and document checklist, then submit the form on the department's portal before the last date.

Official Website

Related Topics

States

Punjab

Everything else for this recruitment

Browse related listings