Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab — Department of School Education, Punjab
The Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab has issued an official recruitment notification for Lecturer / Subject Teacher, announcing a total of 829 vacancies located in Punjab. To be eligible, applicants must hold Post Graduation in relevant subject and B.Ed as per state norms. and be within the prescribed age limit of Maximum 60 years as per government norms., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of As per Punjab Government pay scale rules.. The selection procedure comprises Merit-based selection as per recruitment guidelines.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 23 Jun 2026 |
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| Post Name | Lecturer / Subject Teacher |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 829 |
| Qualification | Post Graduation in relevant subject and B.Ed as per state norms. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 60 years as per government norms. |
| Salary | As per Punjab Government pay scale rules. |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the short notice. |
| Selection Process | Merit-based selection as per recruitment guidelines. |
Cut-off Date: 02 Oct 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 60 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 60 yrs | — | 03 Oct 1966 to 02 Oct 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 60 yrs | — | 03 Oct 1966 to 02 Oct 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 63 yrs | +3 yrs | 03 Oct 1963 to 02 Oct 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 65 yrs | +5 yrs | 03 Oct 1961 to 02 Oct 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 65 yrs | +5 yrs | 03 Oct 1961 to 02 Oct 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 70 yrs | +10 yrs | 03 Oct 1956 to 02 Oct 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–60 Years (As on 02 Oct 2026)
The Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab, has initiated the recruitment process for 829 Lecturer/Subject Teacher positions in government schools. This recruitment drive aims to strengthen the academic staff across various disciplines. The application process is scheduled to commence on 23 June 2026.
The 829 vacancies are distributed across several subjects as follows:
| Subject | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Geography | 200 |
| Political Science | 118 |
| History | 91 |
| Punjabi Language | 71 |
| Commerce | 71 |
| Physical Education | 46 |
| Mathematics | 35 |
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Hindi | 25 |
| Economics | 25 |
| Other Subjects | 8 |
Candidates must ensure they meet the following criteria before applying:
Follow these steps to submit your application accurately:
Candidates are strongly advised to keep a hard copy of the submitted application form for future reference. Ensure that all educational documents are ready, as discrepancies in qualification details can lead to disqualification during document verification.
The online application process begins on 23 June 2026.
The maximum age limit for applicants is 60 years, as per Punjab government rules.
The official notification is available on the Punjab Education Recruitment Directorate website at https://erd.punjab.gov.in/.
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