The Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab has announced 1,013 Lecturer Cadre vacancies for different subjects in government schools across Punjab. The recruitment includes 829 fresh vacancies and 184 backlog vacancies. Online applications started on 1 July 2026, and the extended last date is 17 August 2026.
Candidates with the required postgraduate qualification and B.Ed. can apply according to their concerned subject. The recruitment covers language, science, commerce and humanities subjects.
Punjab Lecturer Vacancy 2026
Post Name: Lecturer Cadre – Group B
Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 Total Vacancies
Total Posts: 1,013
- Fresh Vacancies: 829
- Backlog Vacancies: 184
The vacancies are distributed among 12 subjects.
| Subject | Fresh | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | 200 | 10 | 210 |
| English | 111 | 30 | 141 |
| Political Science | 118 | 13 | 131 |
| Mathematics | 91 | 14 | 105 |
| Punjabi | 71 | 28 | 99 |
| Commerce | 71 | 27 | 98 |
| Physics | 46 | 12 | 58 |
| Economics | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Chemistry | 28 | 13 | 41 |
| Biology | 25 | 12 | 37 |
| Hindi | 25 | 4 | 29 |
| Geography | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Total | 829 | 184 | 1,013 |
Punjab Lecturer Jobs 2026 Job Location
Job Location: Punjab
Selected candidates will be appointed to government schools under the Punjab School Education Department. No separate district-wise vacancy distribution has been announced in the main vacancy list.
Punjab Lecturer Salary 2026
| Post | Salary |
| Lecturer Cadre | ₹35,400 per month |
The entry-level/fixed basic pay for Lecturer Cadre is approximately ₹35,400 per month, with other benefits applicable according to Punjab Government rules.
Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The normal age requirement for Lecturer posts is:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Normal Maximum Age: 37 Years
The Punjab Government has also approved a one-time five-year relaxation in the upper age limit for this Lecturer Cadre recruitment. Candidates should check their category-specific age eligibility in the official notification before applying.
Punjab Lecturer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Applicants must satisfy the educational qualification, age requirement and other conditions prescribed for their respective subject. Punjabi language qualification at Matriculation level or equivalent is also generally required.
Punjab Lecturer Educational Qualification 2026
Candidates should generally possess:
- Master’s/Postgraduate degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks.
- Relaxation in qualifying marks is available for eligible reserved categories as specified in the notification.
- B.Ed. degree from a recognised university/institution.
- Subject-specific qualifications must match the Lecturer post applied for.
- Punjabi at Matriculation level or equivalent should be completed as prescribed.
For example, English, Hindi and Punjabi posts require postgraduate qualifications in the respective language, while Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics require the relevant postgraduate qualification. Commerce candidates should check the specific Commerce qualification mentioned in the notification.
Punjab Lecturer Selection Process 2026
The Punjab Lecturer selection process mainly consists of:
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
Candidates must qualify in the written examination and produce original educational, category and other required certificates during document verification.
The Lecturer examinations are scheduled subject-wise on 5, 6, 12, 13 and 20 September 2026.
Punjab Lecturer Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / Other Categories | ₹2,000 |
| SC / BC Categories | ₹1,000 |
| Physically Handicapped Candidates | Nil |
Fee exemptions and conditions for special categories such as Ex-Servicemen should be checked in the relevant official subject notification before payment.
Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 Last Date
- Application Start Date: 1 July 2026
- Extended Last Date to Apply: 17 August 2026
- Written Exam Dates: 5 September to 20 September 2026
Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day to complete the online application.
Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Official Website: https://erd.punjab.gov.in/
Fresh Lecturer Notification / Subject-wise Advertisements: https://erd.punjab.gov.in/fresh_posts.aspx
The official ERD recruitment page contains separate Lecturer Fresh and subject-wise notification links.
Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
- Visit the Punjab Education Recruitment Directorate website.
- Open the Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 section.
- Select Fresh or Backlog recruitment as applicable.
- Choose the concerned Lecturer subject.
- Complete online registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Enter personal, educational and category information carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Review the application and submit it.
- Download or print the final submitted application form for future reference.
Candidates should read their respective subject notification carefully before submitting the application.