Candidates wondering about the educational qualification for Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 must have passed M.A. in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks and B.Ed with the teaching subject from a recognised university or institution as per UGC guidelines. They must also have studied the relevant subject as an elective in Graduation for a period of three years. SC/ST/OBC/BC and Physically Handicapped candidates are eligible with 50% marks in M.A. or Post-Graduation. Educational Qualification (All Subjects) For each subject post, the candidate must have: M.A. in the concerned subject with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) from a recognised university, and B.Ed with the teaching subject from a recognised university/institution as per UGC guidelines, and Should have studied the relevant subject as an elective in Graduation for a period of three years. Or any other equivalent qualification, provided a certificate of equivalency is issued by the recognised university as per UGC guidelines. Age Limit Candidates wondering about the age limit for Punjab Lecturer Vacancy 2026 can note that the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 37 years as on 1 January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per Punjab government rules. SC/BC candidates of Punjab get upper age relaxation. Ex-servicemen, physically handicapped, and other special category candidates are also entitled to relaxation as per applicable government orders. Category Age Limit General 18 to 37 years (as on 01.01.2026) SC / BC / Physically Handicapped Relaxation as per Punjab Govt. rules Ex-Servicemen Relaxation as per Punjab Govt. rules

The application fee for Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 is ₹2,000 for General category candidates and ₹1,000 for SC/BC/ST category candidates. Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates are fully exempt from the application fee. The fee must be paid online through the official portal at the time of registration. Category Application Fee General / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / Sports ₹2,000 SC / BC (all sub-categories) ₹1,000 Physically Handicapped (PH) Nil (No Fee)

The selection process for Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 consists of two stages: a written examination followed by a personal interview. Candidates who clear the written test will be shortlisted for the interview round. Final merit is determined based on the combined performance in both stages as per rules under the Punjab Educational Service (School and Inspection) Group-B Rules, 2018. Stage 1 - Written Examination: The written exam is Objective Multiple Choice type. The paper carries 150 questions for 150 marks. Questions will cover the subject-specific content along with general awareness and teaching aptitude components as specified in the syllabus. Stage 2 - Interview: Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for an interview. The interview assesses subject knowledge, communication skills, and suitability for the teaching role. Final Selection: Based on the combined merit of the written exam and interview, candidates will be provisionally selected, subject to document verification and medical fitness. Also Read: ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 118 Posts