Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) is a state-level exam conducted by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Primary (Classes 1 to 5) and Upper Primary (Classes 6-8) level teachers in the schools of Punjab.The PSTET exam is conducted in two shifts for two papers - Paper 1 and 2. PSTET Paper 1 is conducted for candidates who want to become Classes 1-5 teachers and Paper 2 is for candidates who want to become teachers of Classes 6-8. Candidates who want to become Classes 1-8 teachers need to appear for both papers.
Keeping in mind the dates of the exam of the previous year, the tentative dates for the exam for 2022 can give the candidates an idea of the same.
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
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| Beginning of online registration for PSTET | December 19, 2022, |
| PSTET end of online registration | December 26, 2022, |
| Availability of Admit card | 2nd week of December |
| Exam date for PSTET 2022 | December 31, 2022, |
| Results for PSTET 2022 | To be announced |
| Beginning of counseling | To be announced |
Punjab TET Age Limit Eligibility: Paper 1 & Paper 2
Candidates for the PS TET Exam 2022 must be at least 18 years old. The PSTET exam has no upper age restriction. Candidates who have the necessary educational requirements may apply for the Exam.
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PSTET Teaching Level |
PSTET 2022 Eligibility |
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PSTET Paper 1 Eligibility for Primary classes: Class 1st to 5th |
Candidate must pass 12th standard or equivalent examination with at least 50 % marks Candidates with graduation or diploma in elementary education can also apply. |
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PSTET Paper 2 Eligibility for Upper Primary classes: Class 6th to 8th |
Candidates have a graduation degree from a recognized university and also a B.ED degree, a D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed degree. |
The steps to download the admit card for PSTET 2022 are as follows:
Step 1: Visit the official website of Education Punjab Board.
Step 2: A link will appear for downloading the admit card.
Step 3: Candidates will have to enter their PSTET registration number.
Step 4: Press ‘Enter’ to get the admit card.
Step 5: Download and print the same.
Candidates must check the PSTET Syllabus 2022 before starting the exam preparation. The PSTET Syllabus is available with the notification on the official website. The syllabus of the Punjab TET Exam includes topic-wise details of each subject included in the exam. Check the PTET 2022 syllabus for paper 1 and paper 2 here.
PSTET Paper 1 SyllabusCandidates for recruitment as teachers for grades 1–5 are evaluated on their knowledge in PSTET Paper 1 of the 2022 exam. Child Pedagogy, Language, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies are the 5 disciplines on the curriculum. The table below lists the PSTET Syllabus per topic for paper 1.
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PSET Paper 1 Syllabus 2022 |
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Child Development and pedagogy |
Concept of Inclusive Education Learning and Pedagogy Child Development (Primary School Child)' |
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Language Comprehension |
Language Comprehension Pedagogy of Language development |
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Language 2 |
Learning and acquisition Principles of Language Teaching Role of listening and speaking |
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Maths |
Community Mathematics Valuation through formal and informal methods Problems of Teaching |
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EVS |
Family and Friends Relationships Work and Play Animals Plants Food |
The expertise of applicants to be hired as teachers for classes 6 to 8 is tested in PSTET 2022 Paper 2. Child pedagogy, Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science are among the topics covered in the curriculum. The table below lists the specifics of the PSTET Syllabus for paper 2:
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PSTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2022 |
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Child development and pedagogy |
Principles of the development of children Influence of Heredity & Environment Language & Thought |
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Learning and Pedagogy |
How children think and learn; the social context of learning. Cognition & Emotions |
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Language 1 |
Language of Comprehension Pedagogy of Language development |
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Language 2 |
Learning and acquisition Principles of Language Teaching Role of listening and speaking |
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Maths |
Number System Knowing our Numbers Playing with Numbers Whole Numbers |
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Social Science |
Contacts with Distant lands Political Developments Culture and Science The Constitution Parliamentary Government The Judiciary |
Candidates who are planning to appear in the PSTET 2023 exam must go with the exam pattern in detail. In the following section, We have provided the PSTET Paper 1 & Paper 2 Exam Pattern in detail.
PSTET Paper 1 Exam PatternThere will be five subjects i.e. Child Development and Pedagogy, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Language I, and Language II in PSTET Paper 1 exam pattern. Lets have a quick overview on PSTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern.
The PSTET Paper 1 exam pattern is given below in the table:
| Sections | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Aspirants who want to teach secondary classes from 6th to 8th must choose PSTET Paper 2 exam. The PSTET Paper II exam has 4 subjects which are tabulated below. Check the PSTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern details below.
The PSTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern is tabulated below:
| Sections | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science Or, Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
The PSTET cut off is given below for the General, OBC, SC, and ST categories. Check the overall Punjab TET cutoff to get a clear picture of what to expect from the PSTET 2022 Exam.
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Name of the category |
Cut off marks |
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General |
330 to 342 marks |
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OBC |
314 to 324 marks |
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SC |
292 to 302 marks |
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ST |
275 to 285 marks |
The application form can be fulfilled by the candidates who have met the eligibility requirements. The candidates need to follow the following steps for registration for the exam.
Step 1: Go to the official website.
Step 2: Select the “New Registration and Applicant Login” on the homepage.
Step 3: Click on the registration link to register yourself. The candidate will be redirected to a new page
Step 4: Candidates need to click on the ‘proceed’ option and enter the details asked.
Step 5: After clicking on the ‘Register Me’ option, the candidate will be redirected to a new page that will have the login details.
Step 6: Enter login credentials on the new page that will appear.
Step 7: After login, the candidate needs to enter details such as the name, email ID, etc.
Step 8: Upload signature and photo after entering the necessary details.
Step 9: Make the payment for the registration.
Step 10: After all the processes have been carried out. Click on ‘Submit’.
The details are given in the table below:
| Category | Paper – I Fees | Paper-II Fees | Paper I and II Fees |
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| General/OBC | INR 600 | INR 600 | INR 1,200 |
| SC/ST/Physically Handicapped | INR 300 | INR 300 | INR 600 |
| Ex-Servicemen | NIL | NIL | NIL |
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