PSTET — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (16)
Official Gazette notification dated December 10, 2025 amended Punjab Educational Teaching Cadre Group C Service Rules, increasing available posts for PSTET-qualified candidates across primary and upper-primary categories.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Aug 2026
SCERT Punjab announced the PSTET 2026 result for the exam conducted on March 15, 2026. Candidates can download scorecards from pstet2025.org using registration credentials. The final answer key has also been made available for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test was conducted offline on March 15, 2026, for both Paper 1 (Classes I-V) and Paper 2 (Classes VI-VIII). Lakhs of candidates appeared at various examination centres across the state.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The online application process for PSTET 2026 concluded on February 20, 2026. The registration portal opened on February 6 following the notification release on February 3. Candidates had 15 days to complete their applications for both papers.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The State Council of Educational Research and Training, Punjab issued the official PSTET 2026 notification with complete exam details, eligibility criteria, and syllabus. The exam was scheduled for March 15, 2026, on the official website pstet2025.org.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
State Council of Educational Research and Training, Punjab announced PSTET 2026 results for Paper I and Paper II at pstet2025.org. Candidates scoring 60% (General) or 55% (Reserved) qualified for teaching eligibility. Certificates now carry lifetime validity under updated NCTE guidelines.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Aug 2026
Following National Education Policy 2020 guidelines, PSTET eligibility certificates issued to qualified candidates no longer expire, eliminating the need for re-examination every seven years.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Aug 2026
SCERT Punjab made admit cards available at pstet2025.org for candidates who applied between February 6-20. The offline OMR-based exam was conducted across multiple centres in Punjab in two shifts.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Aug 2026
The Punjab School Education Board is anticipated to release the official notification for PSTET 2026 shortly, following the typical annual examination cycle. Candidates aspiring to qualify for teacher positions in Punjab government schools should monitor the official PSEB portal regularly for application details and eligibility criteria.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
SCERT Punjab declared the PSTET 2026 result on 7th April 2026 for the exam held on 15th March 2026. Candidates can download scorecards from pstet2025.org using registration number and password. Qualifying marks remain 60% for General/EWS and 55% for SC/ST/OBC categories.
Read full notice →Archived 22 Jul 2026
In a significant development aligned with NEP 2020 and NCTE guidelines, the PSTET eligibility certificate validity has been extended from 7 years to lifetime. Qualified candidates can use this certificate for teacher recruitment applications in Punjab schools.
Read full notice →Archived 22 Jul 2026
SCERT Punjab published the final answer key on 5th April 2026 after reviewing objections submitted between 17th-21st March. The provisional answer key was released on 16th March, a day after the examination.
Read full notice →Archived 22 Jul 2026
A total of 53,474 candidates appeared for PSTET Paper 1 (Classes 1-5), out of which 28,243 candidates have qualified. The offline OMR-based exam was conducted across multiple centres in Punjab.
Read full notice →Archived 22 Jul 2026
Punjab government continues to recognize PSTET qualification certificates as having lifetime validity without requiring re-qualification. This policy ensures that candidates who have cleared the examination can apply for teaching positions throughout their career span in Punjab state schools.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
PSEB has confirmed that the examination structure will maintain the established format with Paper I for classes I-V aspirants and Paper II for classes VI-VIII aspirants. Each paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions to be attempted within 150 minutes, with questions covering child development, language proficiency, and pedagogy.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Candidates from the last examination cycle can still access their response sheets and official answer keys through the PSEB website. This transparency measure allows aspirants to understand evaluation patterns and prepare more effectively for upcoming examinations.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (32)
PSTET 2027 expected notification (tentative)
Wed, 3 Feb, 2027Based on typical annual cycle; expected around February 2027
Archived 22 Jul 2026
Result declaration (expected)
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Final results usually announced 4-6 weeks after examination, followed by certificate issuance
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Provisional answer key publication
Wed, 26 Aug, 2026Answer keys typically released within a week of examination with objection window
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍PSTET 2026 examination date
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026Both Paper I and Paper II conducted on same day in separate shifts
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Hall tickets generally available 10-15 days before examination date
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application fee payment deadline
Sat, 4 Jul, 2026Fee payment window usually extends 1-2 days beyond form submission deadline
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for online application submission
Thu, 2 Jul, 2026Application window typically remains open for 3-4 weeks
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opening (tentative)
Tue, 2 Jun, 2026Online registration window usually opens within a week of notification
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Official notification release expected
Tue, 26 May, 2026PSEB typically releases notification in late May or early June for the annual PSTET cycle
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release
Tue, 14 Apr, 2026Hall tickets available for download approximately 10 days before exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Last date to apply online
Tue, 14 Apr, 2026Application window closes at pstet2025.org
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Tue, 14 Apr, 2026Online registration begins for Paper 1 and Paper 2
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Notification release
Tue, 14 Apr, 2026Official PSTET 2026 notification published by SCERT Punjab
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Result declaration
Tue, 14 Apr, 2026PSTET 2026 result and scorecards released on April 7
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Final answer key release
Tue, 14 Apr, 2026Official final answer key after objection review
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Provisional answer key release
Tue, 14 Apr, 2026Answer keys published for both papers with objection window
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍PSTET 2026 exam day
Tue, 14 Apr, 2026Offline examination for Paper 1 (Primary) and Paper 2 (Upper Primary)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
PSTET 2026 Result declaration
Tue, 7 Apr, 2026Results declared on 7th April 2026 at pstet2025.org
Archived 22 Jul 2026
Result announcement
Tue, 7 Apr, 2026PSTET 2026 results declared on April 7, 2026 at pstet2025.org
Archived 12 Aug 2026
Final answer key published
Sun, 5 Apr, 2026Revised answer key after objection review released on April 5, 2026
Archived 12 Aug 2026
PSTET 2026 notification released
Tue, 24 Mar, 2026Official notification published by SCERT Punjab on February 3, 2026
Archived 12 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Tue, 24 Mar, 2026Online registration started at pstet2025.org on February 6, 2026
Archived 12 Aug 2026
Application deadline
Tue, 24 Mar, 2026Last date to submit applications was February 20, 2026
Archived 12 Aug 2026
Admit card release date
Tue, 24 Mar, 2026Hall tickets made available on March 9, 2026
Archived 12 Aug 2026
📍PSTET 2026 exam day (Paper I & II)
Tue, 24 Mar, 2026Offline exam conducted on March 15, 2026 in two shifts across Punjab centres
Archived 12 Aug 2026
Provisional answer key released
Tue, 24 Mar, 2026Answer key for both papers published on March 16, 2026
Archived 12 Aug 2026
📍PSTET 2026 Exam Date (Paper 1 & 2)
Sun, 15 Mar, 2026Paper 1: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM; Paper 2: 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
Archived 22 Jul 2026
PSTET 2026 Admit Card released
Mon, 9 Mar, 2026Released on 9th March 2026 via pstet2025.org
Archived 22 Jul 2026
PSTET 2026 Application correction window
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026Open from 21-23 February 2026
Archived 22 Jul 2026
PSTET 2026 Application deadline
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026Last date: 20th February 2026
Archived 22 Jul 2026
PSTET 2026 Application portal opened
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026Online applications started 6th February 2026
Archived 22 Jul 2026
PSTET 2026 Notification released
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026Official notification released on 3rd February 2026 by SCERT Punjab
Archived 22 Jul 2026
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