Punjab lecturer cadre recruitment 2026 results out for 1,013 posts

The Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab, today, 19 October 2026, announced the results for the Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,013 lecturer positions in Punjab Government Schools, with the written examination having been conducted from 19 September to 27 September 2026 across examination centres in Chandigarh and S.A.S Nagar (Mohali).

The announcement of results follows the release of the answer key on 1 October 2026. Candidates who appeared for the offline OMR-based examination are now able to check their outcomes, with the official cut-off marks expected to be released shortly on the Directorate’s website.

Examination Structure and Qualifying Criteria

The Punjab Lecturer Cadre Examination 2026 was a 150-mark test, divided into two sections, with a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. There was no negative marking for incorrect answers. A key requirement for candidates is to qualify in both sections separately to be eligible for inclusion in the final merit list.

The examination pattern included a general aptitude section and a subject-specific section, as detailed below:

Minimum qualifying marks vary by category, with General/Open category candidates expected to score between 40% to 45%, and SC/ST candidates between 35% to 40%. Other reserved categories are expected to have slightly lower qualifying marks than the General category.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility Requirements

The recruitment drive targeted 1,013 lecturer posts across various subjects. Candidates were required to hold a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks and a mandatory passing grade in Punjabi up to the matriculation level.

The distribution of vacancies across subjects is as follows:

The age limit for candidates was set at a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 37 years as of 1 January 2026. Age relaxations were provided for various categories: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 8 years for Punjab, other states, and central government employees, 3 years for Widows and Divorced Women of Punjab, and 10 years for Vikalanga residents of Punjab.

Application Process and Selection

The application period for the Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 commenced on 1 July 2026, following the notification release on 25 June 2026. The deadline for applying and fee payment was 27 August 2026. The application fee was Rs. 2000/- for the UR category and Rs. 1000/- for the SC/ST category.

The selection process for lecturer positions involves a written examination, the results of which were released today, followed by document verification for successful candidates. The salary for a Lecturer post is Rs. 35,400/-. The Education Recruitment Directorate, established on 12 October 2015, has recruited approximately 75,000 teachers since its formation, operating under the Education Department, Punjab.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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