The Punjab School Education Board released the formal announcement of the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test, a state-level assessment given to applicants aspiring for jobs as upper primary and primary teachers in government schools. It provides favorable opportunities for those who want to work as teachers in government schools. By passing the PSTET exam, interested individuals can become certified to teach in government schools from the first to the eighth grade. The Punjab Board administers the annual state exam at various sites using pen and paper.
| PSTET Exam Notification 2024 Overview | |
| Organization | Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) |
| Exam Name | Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Exam Level | State-level |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | March, 2024 |
| Application Last Date | April, 2024 |
| Exam Date | 26 May, 2024 |
| Official Website | Click here to visit the official website. |
PSTET Exam Vacancies 2024
It should be noted that the Punjab State Education Board (PSEB) does not formally announce the positions because PSTET is a qualifying test. Throughout the year, the PSEB lists all of the available teaching positions for the various grade levels—primary, upper primary, etc. Candidates who pass the PSTET exam are then eligible to apply right away for the open opportunities.
PSTET Exam Application Steps 2024
In order to apply for PSTET 2024, candidates must adhere to the steps listed below:
- Visit the official website by clicking the link above.
- Click “New Registration and Applicant Login” on the page.
- Candidates must click “proceed” and enter the needed data.
- After choosing the “Register Me” option, the applicant will be taken to a new page that contains the login details.
- Enter your login information on the page that has just appeared.
- After logging in, the candidate needs to submit details like name, email address, etc.
- After completing all the necessary fields, upload your signature and photo.
- Following the completion of each step, make the registration payment. Click “Submit” to finish.
PSTET Exam Application Fee
Depending on the candidate’s chosen category and desired number of papers, there are different application fees for PSTET 2024. The fee schedule is as follows:
| Category | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Both Papers |
| General & BC | 900 | 900 | 1800 |
| SC/ST/PH | 600 | 600 | 1200 |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil | Nil | Nil |
PSTET Exam Eligibility 2024
There are two papers in the Punjab PSTET 2024 test, and each has its own prerequisites. Those interested in teaching opportunities in grades 1 through 5 should attend Paper 1, and those in grades 5 through 8 should attend Paper 2.
PSTET Exam Age Limit
- The minimum age to apply is eighteen, and all citizens of India are eligible.
- No upper age limit is mentioned in the official notice.
PSTET Exam Educational Qualification
For Paper 1:
- Teachers of first through fifth grade appear to be the primary candidates for Paper 1.
- Applicants for Paper 1 must possess a diploma from any accredited board for the 12th grade.
- After completing the 12th grade, one must obtain a two-year elementary school diploma.
- In class 12, you must receive at least 45%.
- Requirements include completing four years of coursework toward a Bachelor of Elementary Education and earning at least 50% on Paper 1 in the 12th grade.
For Paper 2:
- the accomplishment of graduation from a two-year curriculum leading to an Elementary Education Diploma.
- Must have completed or be enrolled in a one-year Bachelor of Education degree with a minimum passing grade of 50%.
- obtaining a minimum of 45% of the passing grades in order to graduate, pass, or enrol in an NCTE-required one-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) program.
- a minimum of 50% in the last year of a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) program, or Senior Secondary (or equivalent).
- 50% passing up in the last year of a four-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A. Ed/B.Sc.Ed program, or passing Senior Secondary (or equivalent).
- completion of a UG degree with at least 50% passing grades or a one-year B.Ed. program (Special Education).
PSTET Exam Selection Process 2024
The Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) 2024 selection procedure consists of two main steps:
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
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