Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2000 Primary Teacher Posts; Check Eligibility & Other Details

Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026: The Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab, has released a recruitment notification to fill a total of 2000 posts of Primary Teacher (Physical Training Instructor) under the School Education Department. Interested candidates can apply online from August 1 to August 31, 2026, through the official website erd.punjab.gov.in. Out of the total vacancies, 650 posts are reserved for women candidates under notification no.1-448/2026/8471. This recruitment covers various categories, including General, SC, BC, Ex-servicemen, Sports quota, Physically Handicapped, Freedom Fighter, and Economically Weaker Section. Candidates must check their eligibility, age limit, and other important details before applying. Check this article for the direct application link and other details.

Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Highlights

Candidates can find all the information related to Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 in the table given below:

Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Official Notification

Candidates can check the official notification for Punjab PTI Recruitment from the direct link given below. They are advised to check it carefully before applying. The online application started on 1st August and continues till 31st. 

Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria 

Before applying, Interested candidates must check the complete eligibility criteria for Punjab PTI Recruitment details from the list given below. It includes educational qualification and age limit.

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least a two-year Diploma or Certificate in Physical Education (D.P.Ed/C.P.Ed) or an equivalent course under any other name.

• Candidates in the final year of their D.P.Ed/C.P.Ed diploma/certificate course can also apply.

Age Limit:

• The Minimum age is 18 years

• The Maximum age is 37 years

Age relaxation: 

• SC and BC candidates of Punjab for 5 years

• Punjab, other state, and Central Government employees for up to 45 years

• Widows and divorced women of Punjab for up to 40 years

• Permanent residents with disability for 10 years

Physical Eligibility Test (Qualifying in Nature):

• Candidates must clear at least 3 out of 5 components:

• 30-meter Flying Start (Speed): Male (5 seconds), Female (5.80 seconds)

• Standing Broad Jump (Explosive Strength): Male (1.40 meters), Female (1.20 meters)

• Shuttle Run 6x10 meter (Agility): Male (17.50 seconds), Female (18.50 seconds)

• Bend and Reach (Flexibility): 2 cm (both categories)

• 1600-meter Running: Male (8 minutes), Female (9 minutes 30 seconds

Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Candidates can check category-wise detailed vacancy breakdown of Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 in the table below: 

Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Apply Link 

Candidates can apply for the Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 through the direct link given below and are advised to fill the application form carefully for the 2000 posts. The application process started on 1st August and lasts till 31st August 2026. 

Steps to Apply for Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to apply for the Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 through the official website: 

• Visit the official website erd.punjab.gov.in.

• Click on the "New Registration" link for Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 

• Log in using the registration number and password.

• Click on the "Application Fee" link and pay the application fee online to complete the form.

• After fee confirmation, fill in the complete application form.

• Upload a recent passport-size photo and a scanned signature on plain white paper along with left and right thumb impressions.

• Click on the Submit Button

• Take a printout of the application form 

(Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate registrations for each category.)

Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Candidates can be selected based on a combined merit list prepared out of 100 marks; check the following table:

The written test will be an Objective Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) paper of 70 marks, conducted on a state-wide basis in a single sitting.

Candidates must also pass a qualifying Punjabi Language test (minimum 50% marks)