PSTET 2024 Recruitment is out! Find details on Exam Date, Eligibility, and how to Apply Online

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Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has recently released a notification for the Punjab State Teachers Eligibility Test (PSTET), providing a great opportunity for those aspiring to secure teaching positions in government schools. The PSTET exam is an annual event, and this year’s application window is open from December 19, 2023, to December 26, 2023.

If you’re interested in becoming a qualified teacher for classes 1st to 8th in government schools, you have only one week left to complete the PSTET registration process. Before applying, make sure to check your eligibility and qualifications. For those who have already submitted their application, it’s crucial to start preparing for the exam based on this year’s patterns and guidelines.

The PSTET exam consists of two papers, and candidates must pass both to be eligible for government teaching positions. In this post, we’ll cover essential information about PSTET Notification 2024, including eligibility criteria such as age and educational qualifications, the application process, exam dates, patterns, and more. Stay tuned for further details to ensure you are well-prepared for the upcoming PSTET.

The Punjab School Education Board has announced the PSTET notification for 2024. The exam, held in pen and paper format at various centers, aims to recruit teachers for classes 1st to 8th in Punjab government schools. The exam lasts for 2.5 hours.

PSTET Recruitment 2024 Apply Online Link (Active) – Click to Apply – https://www.educationrecruitementboard.com/

For eligibility criteria:

Educational Qualifications:

• For Paper I (Class I to V):
  • Senior secondary with at least 50% marks and completion of a 2-year diploma in elementary education.
  • Senior secondary with minimum 50% marks and completion of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in elementary education (B.El.Ed).
  • Secondary with minimum 45% marks and completion or enrollment in the final year of diploma in elementary education, as per NCTE.
  • Senior secondary with minimum 50% marks and completion or enrollment in the final year of a 2-year diploma in special education.
  • Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks and B.Ed, along with a 6-month bridge course in elementary education recognized by NCTE within 2 years of appointment as primary teachers.
• For Paper II (Class VI to VIII):
  • Graduation with completion or enrollment in the final year of diploma in elementary education.
  • Graduation with minimum 50% marks and completion or enrollment in B.Ed.
  • Graduation with minimum 45% marks and completion or enrollment in B.Ed, as per recognition norms.
  • Senior secondary with minimum 50% marks and enrollment in the final year of B.Sc.Ed/B.A or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
  • Senior secondary with minimum 50% marks and enrollment in the final year of B.El.Ed.
  • Graduation with minimum 50% marks and enrollment in B.Ed (special education), recognized by NCTE.

Age Criteria:

• Minimum age: 18 years
• No maximum age limit (as of 01 January 2024).

Application Fees:

• General & BC Category:
  • Paper 1: Rs1000/-
  • Paper 2: Rs1000/-
  • Both Papers: Rs2000/-
• SC/ST/Physically Handicapped Category: Relaxations may apply.
• Ex-servicemen (Self Only): Exempt from application fee.

Exam Date: 07 January 2024.

Exam Pattern:

• Paper I: 150 questions, 150 marks, covering environmental studies, child development and pedagogy, mathematics, language, and language II.
• Paper II: 150 questions, 150 marks, covering mathematics, social studies, science, child development and pedagogy, language, and language II.
• Duration: 2.5 hours.
• Marking scheme: +1 for correct answer, no negative marking.

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