Punjabi University, Patiala has invited applications for 13 posts in 11 roles under Advt No. 2843/D.P.R. The posts include Lecturer (English), Lecturer (Commerce), Lecturer (Punjabi), Lecturer (Physics) and 7 more. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 26 November 2026.
The posts are for Senior Secondary Model School, Punjabi University, Patiala. Qualification required: Lecturer Cadre: Master's degree in the subject with at least 55% marks plus B.Ed. with the subject as a teaching subject. TGT: graduation with at least 55% marks in the subject plus B.Ed. and PSTET Paper-II. ETT: graduation with at least 55% marks, two-year ETT/D.El.Ed. and PSTET Paper-I. Matric with Punjabi is required. The pay is Lecturer Cadre and TGT: Rs 35400-112400 (Level-6); ETT: Rs 29200-92300 (Level-5). The application fee is Rs. 2000 for General and all other categories (including BC, EWS, sportspersons, dependents of freedom fighters and of ex-servicemen). Selection is by written competitive examination / written test and final selection on the merit of the written examination. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 26 November 2026
- Vacancies: 13, in 11 roles
- How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
- Fee: General and all other categories (including BC, EWS, sportspersons, dependents of freedom fighters and of ex-servicemen): Rs. 2000; Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes of Punjab: Rs. 1000; Ex-servicemen of Punjab (self): Nil
- Pay: Lecturer Cadre and TGT: Rs 35400-112400 (Level-6); ETT: Rs 29200-92300 (Level-5)
- Age limit: Maximum 37 years (General) (as on 1 January of the year of the advertisement)
- Place: Senior Secondary Model School, Punjabi University, Patiala
Punjabi University Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Punjabi University, Patiala |
| Post Name | Lecturer (English), Lecturer (Commerce), Lecturer (Punjabi) and 8 more |
| No of Posts | 13 |
| Advt No | 2843/D.P.R |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Pay | Lecturer Cadre and TGT: Rs 35400-112400 (Level-6); ETT: Rs 29200-92300 (Level-5) |
| Place of Posting | Senior Secondary Model School, Punjabi University, Patiala |
| Qualification | Lecturer Cadre: Master's degree in the subject with at least 55% marks plus B.Ed. with the subject as a teaching subject. TGT: graduation with at least 55% marks in the subject plus B.Ed. and PSTET Paper-II. ETT: graduation with at least 55% marks, two-year ETT/D.El.Ed. and PSTET Paper-I. Matric with Punjabi is required. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 37 years (General) (as on 1 January of the year of the advertisement) |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 26 November 2026 |
| Send Application To | Office of the Deputy Registrar (Establishment), Punjabi University, Patiala |
Punjabi University Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. 2843/D.P.R gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download Punjabi University notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer (English) | 2 | Maximum 37 years (General) | 35400-112400 (Level-6) |
| Lecturer (Commerce) | 2 | Maximum 37 years (General) | 35400-112400 (Level-6) |
| Lecturer (Punjabi) | 1 | Maximum 37 years (General) | 35400-112400 (Level-6) |
| Lecturer (Physics) | 1 | Maximum 37 years (General) | 35400-112400 (Level-6) |
| Lecturer (Biology) | 1 | Maximum 37 years (General) | 35400-112400 (Level-6) |
| Lecturer (History) | 1 | Maximum 37 years (General) | 35400-112400 (Level-6) |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Computer Science) | 1 | Maximum 37 years (General) | 35400-112400 (Level-6) |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Punjabi) | 1 | Maximum 37 years (General) | 35400-112400 (Level-6) |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Hindi) | 1 | Maximum 37 years (General) | 35400-112400 (Level-6) |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Music) | 1 | Maximum 37 years (General) | 35400-112400 (Level-6) |
| Elementary Trained Teacher | 1 | Maximum 37 years (General) | 29200-92300 (Level-5) |
| Total | 13 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | EWS | PWD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer (English) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Lecturer (Commerce) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lecturer (Punjabi) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lecturer (Physics) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lecturer (Biology) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lecturer (History) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Computer Science) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Punjabi) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Hindi) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Music) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Age relaxation for all posts: SC and BC of Punjab 42 years, Widows, divorcees and certain other categories of women of Punjab 42 years, Employees of Punjab Government, other states or Government of India 45 years, Persons with benchmark disabilities of Punjab 47 years, Ex-servicemen of Punjab Armed forces service deducted from actual age; remainder not more than 3 years above the upper limit (Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982).
Who Can Apply for Punjabi University Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Lecturer (English) | M.A. English with at least 55% marks; B.Ed. with English as a teaching subject; English as an elective subject for three years in graduation |
| Lecturer (Commerce) | M.Com / Chartered Accountant / I.C.W.A. with at least 55% marks (or equivalent with an equivalence certificate); and B.Ed. |
| Lecturer (Punjabi) | M.A. Punjabi with at least 55% marks; B.Ed. with Punjabi as a teaching subject; Punjabi as an elective subject for three years in graduation |
| Lecturer (Physics) | M.Sc. 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. 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. History with at least 55% marks; B.Ed. with History, Social Science or Social Studies as a teaching subject; History as an elective subject for three years in graduation |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Computer Science) | B.Sc. (Computer Science or IT), BCA or B.E./B.Tech. (Computer Science or IT) with at least 55% marks, or any graduation with Computer Science/Computer Applications as an elective for three years; B.Ed.; PSTET Paper-II |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Punjabi) | Graduation with at least 55% marks with Punjabi as an elective subject for three years; and B.Ed. with Punjabi as a teaching subject |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Hindi) | Graduation with at least 55% marks with Hindi as an elective subject for three years; and B.Ed. with Hindi as a teaching subject |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Music) | Graduation in Music (instrumental or vocal) with at least 55% marks; and B.Ed. with Music as a teaching subject |
| Elementary Trained Teacher | Graduation with at least 55% marks from a recognised university or institution; Two-year Elementary Teachers Training Course or two-year D.El.Ed.; PSTET Paper-I (Classes 1 to 5); Matric with Punjabi and Punjabi Proficiency Test (Group C) |
Other conditions:
- Punjabi passed in Matric or equivalent examination as per University rules
- Reservation is only for residents of Punjab
- EWS certificate issued in 2026-27 on the basis of income of financial year 2025-26
- Qualification results declared after the last date will not be considered
- Equivalent qualification accepted only with a recognised university's equivalence certificate as per UGC guidelines
Who Cannot Apply for Punjabi University Recruitment 2026
- For ETT: candidates with 10+2 and ETT/D.El.Ed. without graduation, as this route closed on 30.09.2025
- For ETT: B.Ed. is not accepted in place of ETT/D.El.Ed.
Post-wise Details
Lecturer (English) (2 posts)
Qualification required: M.A. English with at least 55% marks; B.Ed. with English as a teaching subject; English as an elective subject for three years in graduation. Age limit: Maximum 37 years (General). Pay: 35400-112400 (Level-6).
Lecturer (Commerce) (2 posts)
Qualification required: M.Com / Chartered Accountant / I.C.W.A. with at least 55% marks (or equivalent with an equivalence certificate); and B.Ed. Age limit: Maximum 37 years (General). Pay: 35400-112400 (Level-6).
Lecturer (Punjabi) (1 post)
Qualification required: M.A. Punjabi with at least 55% marks; B.Ed. with Punjabi as a teaching subject; Punjabi as an elective subject for three years in graduation. Age limit: Maximum 37 years (General). Pay: 35400-112400 (Level-6).
Lecturer (Physics) (1 post)
Qualification required: M.Sc. 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. Age limit: Maximum 37 years (General). Pay: 35400-112400 (Level-6).
Lecturer (Biology) (1 post)
Qualification required: M.Sc. 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. Age limit: Maximum 37 years (General). Pay: 35400-112400 (Level-6).
Lecturer (History) (1 post)
Qualification required: M.A. History with at least 55% marks; B.Ed. with History, Social Science or Social Studies as a teaching subject; History as an elective subject for three years in graduation. Age limit: Maximum 37 years (General). Pay: 35400-112400 (Level-6).
Trained Graduate Teacher (Computer Science) (1 post)
Qualification required: B.Sc. (Computer Science or IT), BCA or B.E./B.Tech. (Computer Science or IT) with at least 55% marks, or any graduation with Computer Science/Computer Applications as an elective for three years; B.Ed.; PSTET Paper-II. Age limit: Maximum 37 years (General). Pay: 35400-112400 (Level-6).
Trained Graduate Teacher (Punjabi) (1 post)
Qualification required: Graduation with at least 55% marks with Punjabi as an elective subject for three years; and B.Ed. with Punjabi as a teaching subject. Age limit: Maximum 37 years (General). Pay: 35400-112400 (Level-6).
Trained Graduate Teacher (Hindi) (1 post)
Qualification required: Graduation with at least 55% marks with Hindi as an elective subject for three years; and B.Ed. with Hindi as a teaching subject. Age limit: Maximum 37 years (General). Pay: 35400-112400 (Level-6).
Trained Graduate Teacher (Music) (1 post)
Qualification required: Graduation in Music (instrumental or vocal) with at least 55% marks; and B.Ed. with Music as a teaching subject. Age limit: Maximum 37 years (General). Pay: 35400-112400 (Level-6).
Elementary Trained Teacher (1 post)
Qualification required: Graduation with at least 55% marks from a recognised university or institution; Two-year Elementary Teachers Training Course or two-year D.El.Ed.; PSTET Paper-I (Classes 1 to 5); Matric with Punjabi and Punjabi Proficiency Test (Group C). Age limit: Maximum 37 years (General). Pay: 29200-92300 (Level-5).
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Probation of 3 years
- Minimum basic pay of the pay scale given
- Initial pay during probation as per Punjab Government letter dated 17.07.2020
- No departmental examination required after appointment
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and all other categories (including BC, EWS, sportspersons, dependents of freedom fighters and of ex-servicemen) | Rs. 2000 |
| Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes of Punjab | Rs. 1000 |
| Ex-servicemen of Punjab (self) | Nil |
Payment mode: Demand Draft in favour of Registrar, Punjabi University, Patiala.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 13 November 2026 |
| Last date for applications to reach the office | 26 November 2026 |
How Will Punjabi University Select Candidates?
- Written competitive examination / written test
- Final selection on the merit of the written examination
- Lecturer Cadre: written competitive examination only, merit on that examination, no interview or oral test (Scheme Part 6)
- TGT: written competitive examination, final selection on its merit, no oral test or interview (Rule 6(4)); Punjabi Proficiency Test (Group C) must be passed
- No weightage for higher qualification for TGT and ETT
Punjabi University Exam Pattern 2026
- 50% relaxation in qualifying marks only for SC, ST, Other Backward Classes, P.Sh. and PwD as listed in the rules
Documents to Enclose
- Demand draft for the test processing fee in favour of Registrar, Punjabi University, Patiala
- Demand draft of Rs 100 for the form price when the form is downloaded
- Two self-addressed 9"x4" envelopes with Rs 65 postage stamps each
- Character certificate and affidavit
- Lineal Descendent Certificate (LDC) for dependents of ex-servicemen, at document verification
- Equivalence certificate, where applicable, at verification
How to Apply for Punjabi University Recruitment 2026 Offline
- Obtain the prescribed form by hand for Rs 100/- from the in-charge of the University Enquiry and Information Centre at the University main gate.
- Or obtain it by post by sending a demand draft for the form price in favour of Registrar, Punjabi University, Patiala with a 25x10 cm envelope bearing Rs 65/- postage stamps and the post name.
- Or download the form from punjabiuniversity.ac.in and send it with a demand draft of Rs 100 as its price.
- Submit a separate application with a separate fee for each post/subject.
- Send two self-addressed 9"x4" envelopes, each with Rs 65 postage stamps, with the form.
- Applications must reach the office of the Deputy Registrar (Establishment) by 26.11.2026.
Other Points to Note
- Separate application and separate fee for each post/subject
- Fee is not refundable and not adjustable against any other recruitment
- Incomplete and late-received applications will be rejected
- Employed candidates apply through proper channel; an advance copy with documents may be sent directly
- University may fill or not fill posts; number of posts may be increased
Punjabi University Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Punjabi University notification PDF |
| Application Form | Application form for Punjabi University Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit Punjabi University official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Punjabi University, Patiala, Advertisement No. 2843/D.P.R, dated 13 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
