The Punjab State Council of Educational Research and Training released the provisional PSTET 2026 answer key on March 16, 2026 on the official website at pstet2025.org. The PSTET answer key objection window 2026 was activated from March 17 to 19, 2026 for candidates to object to the provisional answer key. The PSTET exam 2026 was conducted on March 15, 2026. The PSTET 2026 admit card was released on March 9, 2026. The PSTET application correction window was activated from February 21 to 23, 2026.
The PSTET application form 2026 was activated from February 6 to 20, 2026 in online mode. The board was announced the PSTET exam date 2026 notification on the official website. Candidates must check the official PSTET notification and eligibility criteria before applying for the exam to see if they meet the necessary qualifications. State Council of Educational Research & Training, Punjab conducts PSTET in offline mode to determine the eligibility of candidates as Teachers in classes 1 to 8. PSTET is conducted for two papers – Paper 1 and 2. Paper 1 is conducted for the primary stage for those who wish to become teachers from class 1 to 5 while paper 2 is conducted for the elementary stage for all those who wish to become teachers in classes 6 to 8.
Candidates can also take the test for both papers – paper 1 and 2 if they wish to teach in classes I to VIII. In order to apply for PSTET, candidates must have completed their graduation degree with at least 50% marks. Only those candidates qualify PSTET and secure the category wise overall cut off marks determined by the exam conducting authority.
PSTET Correction Window 2026
The conducting authority has provided a facility to make corrections for 2 days. This facility will be available for 2 days after the result is released. Candidates are not recoomended to make the corrections through email/ telephone until then. Those who have qualified can send to the email: helpdesk@pstet2025.org for limited corrections.

| Full Exam Name | Punjab State Teachers Eligibility Test |
| Short Exam Name | PSTET |
| Conducting Body | State Council of Educational Research & Training, Punjab |
| Frequency Of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Exam Duration | PS TET Paper 1:2 Hours 30 Minutes +1 more |
PSTET Punjab State Teachers Eligibility Test (session 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
PSTET is a state-level examination conducted for the recruitment of teachers in primary and elementary schools across Punjab.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply for the PSTET. The examination however has no upper age restriction.
PSTET exam is conducted in offline mode.
PSTET is a yearly exam conducted once every year.
Yes, PSTET is valid for lifetime.
On Question asked by student community
The Punjab State Teachers Eligibility Test (PSTET) registration for 2025 hasn't been officially announced yet. However, based on previous years' patterns, here's what you can expect
- Registration Period: Typically opens in October and closes in November.
- Exam Date: Usually conducted in December.
- Notification: You can check the
In 2025 there is no specific relaxation for general category female candidates in PSTET, the qualifying criteria remain the same for all general category candidates which is 60 percent or 90 out of 150 marks in either paper. Reserved category candidates get 5 percent relaxation with cutoff at 55 percent
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The examination is almost here, so now you cannot do any corrections for sure. So contact the helpdesk or visit the nearest exam centre if you know any. Tell them about your problem. Also, take your birth certificate or any other proof with you when you visit them.
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