Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1013 Posts

The Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 is one of the largest teaching recruitment drives announced by the Punjab government this year. Candidates interested in the Punjab Lecturer Bharti 2026 must note that both fresh and backlog vacancies are being filled under a single recruitment cycle. The notification was officially released on 25 June 2026 .

Candidates planning to apply for the Punjab Lecturer Cadre Vacancy 2026 should save these dates carefully. The online application window is open for the entire month of July 2026 - missing the last date of 31 July 2026 will result in disqualification from the current cycle. No late fee or extended deadline has been mentioned in the official notification.

A total of 1,013 Lecturer vacancies are spread across 12 subjects under Science, Commerce, Arts, and Language streams. Candidates should note that History carries the highest number of seats with 210 total vacancies, while Geography has the fewest at 14. The table below shows the subject-wise split between fresh and backlog posts under the Punjab Lecturer Bharti 2026. For Punjabi subject specifically, the 71 fresh vacancies are distributed across categories: General (43), SC M&B, SC R&O, BC, Ex-Servicemen, Sports, Physically Handicapped (Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Ortho, ID/MD), Freedom Fighter, and EWS (10). Among the 71 fresh Punjabi seats, 22 vacancies are reserved for women .

Candidates wondering about the educational qualification for Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 must have passed M.A. in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks and B.Ed with the teaching subject from a recognised university or institution as per UGC guidelines. They must also have studied the relevant subject as an elective in Graduation for a period of three years. SC/ST/OBC/BC and Physically Handicapped candidates are eligible with 50% marks in M.A. or Post-Graduation. For each subject post, the candidate must have: M.A . in the concerned subject with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) from a recognised university, and B.Ed with the teaching subject from a recognised university/institution as per UGC guidelines, and Should have studied the relevant subject as an elective in Graduation for a period of three years. Or any other equivalent qualification, provi

The application fee for Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 is ₹2,000 for General category candidates and ₹1,000 for SC/BC/ST category candidates. Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates are fully exempt from the application fee . The fee must be paid online through the official portal at the time of registration.

The selection process for Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 consists of two stages: a written examination followed by a personal interview. Candidates who clear the written test will be shortlisted for the interview round. Final merit is determined based on the combined performance in both stages as per rules under the Punjab Educational Service (School and Inspection) Group-B Rules, 2018. Stage 1 - Written Examination: The written exam is Objective Multiple Choice type. The paper carries 150 questions for 150 marks . Questions will cover the subject-specific content along with general awareness and teaching aptitude components as specified in the syllabus. Stage 2 - Interview: Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for an interview. The interview assesses subject knowledge, communication skills, and suitability for the teaching role. Final Selection: Based

Before applying for Punjab Lecturer Bharti 2026, candidates should keep the following documents ready in scanned form for uploading, and as originals for document verification at a later stage: Valid photo identity proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.) Graduation and Post-Graduation (M.A.) mark sheets and degree certificates B.Ed degree certificate with subject combination Category certificate (SC/BC/EWS/PH etc.) issued by the competent authority Domicile / Punjab residency certificate Linear Descendant Certificate (LDC) for children/grandchildren of freedom fighters (if applicable) Ex-servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable) NOC from the current employer (if applicable) Recent passport-size photograph and signature in prescribed format