Punjabi University Lecturer, TGT and ETT Recruitment 2026

• Lecturer (English): M.A. in English with at least 55% marks, B.Ed. with English as a teaching subject, and English as an elective for three years of graduation.
• Lecturer (Commerce): M.Com, Chartered Accountant or I.C.W.A. with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent qualification with an equivalence certificate, plus B.Ed.
• Lecturer (Punjabi): M.A. in Punjabi with at least 55% marks, B.Ed. with Punjabi as a teaching subject, and Punjabi as an elective for three years of graduation.
• Lecturer (Physics): M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Nuclear Physics or Electronics Physics with at least 55% marks, or equivalent, and B.Ed. with Science, Physics or Physical Science(s) as a teaching subject.
• Lecturer (Biology): M.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, Bio-Tech, Bio-Chemistry, Micro-Biology, Human Biology or Genetics with at least 55% marks, or equivalent, and B.Ed. with Science, Biology or Life Science(s) as a teaching subject.
• Lecturer (History): M.A. in History with at least 55% marks, B.Ed. with History, Social Science or Social Studies as a teaching subject, and History as an elective for three years of graduation.
• TGT (Computer Science): B.Sc. in Computer Science or IT, BCA, or B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science or IT with at least 55% marks; alternatively, graduation with Computer Science or Computer Applications as an elective for three years. B.Ed. and PSTET Paper-II are also required.
• TGT (Punjabi/Hindi): Graduation with at least 55% marks and the relevant language as an elective for three years, plus B.Ed. with that language as a teaching subject.
• TGT (Music): Graduation in instrumental or vocal Music with at least 55% marks and B.Ed. with Music as a teaching subject.
• ETT: Graduation from a recognised university or institution with at least 55% marks, a two-year ETT course or two-year D.El.Ed., PSTET Paper-I, Matric with Punjabi and the Group C Punjabi Proficiency Test. B.Ed. does not replace ETT/D.El.Ed.
• Punjabi must have been passed at Matric or equivalent level under university rules. Check the notification for all post-specific conditions, including PSTET requirements.

• Read Advertisement No. 2843/D.P.R and check the conditions for the chosen post.
• Obtain the prescribed form for Rs. 100 from the University Enquiry and Information Centre at the main gate, request it by post, or download it from the university website.
• For a postal request, send a demand draft for the form price in favour of Registrar, Punjabi University, Patiala, with a 25 x 10 cm envelope bearing Rs. 65 postage stamps and the post name. If using a downloaded form, enclose a demand draft for Rs. 100 as the form price.
• Prepare a separate application and test processing fee demand draft for each post or subject.
• Enclose the listed documents and two self-addressed 9 x 4 inch envelopes, each bearing Rs. 65 postage stamps.
• Send or submit the application to the Office of the Deputy Registrar (Establishment), Punjabi University, Patiala, so it reaches the office by 26 November 2026.
• If employed, apply through the proper channel; an advance copy with documents may be sent directly.

Recruitment overview

Punjabi University, Patiala has advertised 13 teaching vacancies in 11 roles for its Senior Secondary Model School. Advertisement No. 2843/D.P.R covers six Lecturer subjects, four Trained Graduate Teacher subjects and an Elementary Trained Teacher post. Applications are offline and must reach the university by 26 November 2026.

Eligibility and pay

The requirements vary by subject. Lecturer posts generally require the specified postgraduate or professional qualification and B.Ed.; English, Punjabi and History also have particular graduation subject requirements. TGT posts require the specified graduation and B.Ed. qualifications, with PSTET conditions in the notice. The ETT post requires graduation, a two-year ETT course or D.El.Ed. and PSTET Paper-I. Punjabi at Matric or equivalent level is required under university rules.

The General category upper age limit is 37 years on 1 January 2026, with higher limits for eligible categories. Lecturer and TGT posts carry Rs. 35400-112400 at Level-6; ETT carries Rs. 29200-92300 at Level-5. The probation period is three years, with initial pay during probation governed by the stated Punjab Government letter.

How to submit the form

Obtain the Rs. 100 form from the university enquiry centre, request it by post or download it from the university website. A downloaded form must include a separate Rs. 100 demand draft for its price. The test processing fee is also payable by demand draft in favour of Registrar, Punjabi University, Patiala. Use a separate application and fee for each post or subject.

Enclose two self-addressed 9 x 4 inch envelopes, each bearing Rs. 65 postage stamps, along with the listed documents. Address the application to the Office of the Deputy Registrar (Establishment), Punjabi University, Patiala. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected; employed candidates must apply through the proper channel.

Selection and other conditions

Final selection is on written examination merit. Lecturer and TGT selection has no interview or oral test, and TGT candidates must pass the Group C Punjabi Proficiency Test. Reservation is restricted to Punjab residents. The specified EWS certificate must be issued in 2026-27 based on 2025-26 income. Results of qualifying examinations declared after the application deadline will not be considered.