Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026

Quick Sarkari; India; On-site; INR 297,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab has announced Punjab PTI Teacher Recruitment 2026 for Physical Training Instructor (PTI – Primary Cadre) with 2000 vacancies. The advertisement E-888608/2026208471 was released July 31, 2026, and online applications open August 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026.

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly pay during the initial three-year probation period. Applicants should review academic requirements, PET standards, and reservation rules before

Qualifications

• 10+2 with D.P.Ed / C.P.Ed Diploma and matriculation with Punjabi is required.
• Candidates in the final year of DPED/CPED diploma may apply if they pass before the exam date.
• Age limit is 18 to 37 years with cutoff date 01.01.2026.
• Punjabi language test is mandatory (Matriculation standard).
• PET is part of the selection process.

Education

10+2 with D.P.Ed / C.P.Ed Diploma & Passed Matric with Punjabi

Job description

Punjab PTI Teacher Recruitment 2026: The Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for the post of Physical Training Instructor (PTI – Primary Cadre) under Advertisement Number E-888608/2026208471 for a total of 2000 vacancy seats. The Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Notification was issued on 31 July 2026. Interested candidates can submit their online applications starting from 01 August 2026, and the final last date to apply online is 31 August 2026.

This recruitment drive provides a key employment opportunity for candidates seeking physical education teaching jobs within the primary school cadre across Punjab. Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly salary during their initial three-year probation period. Applicants are strongly advised to thoroughly review all academic requirements, physical test standards, and reservation conditions before filling out the online application form.

Recruitment Organization Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab

Post Name Physical Training Instructor (PTI – Primary Cadre)

Total Vacancy 2000 Posts

Pay Scale Rs. 29,200/- per month (Fixed initial pay)

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit for Punjab PTI Teacher Recruitment 2026 is 18-37 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2026. (Use Age Calculator ). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Post Name Vacancy Qualification

PTI (Primary Cadre) 2000 10+2 with D.P.Ed / C.P.Ed Diploma & Passed Matric with Punjabi

Note: Candidates currently appearing in the final year of their D.P.Ed/C.P.Ed diploma/certificate course are also eligible to apply, provided they pass and acquire the qualification on or before the written exam date.

Physical Eligibility Test (PET) Criteria

The Physical Eligibility Test is qualifying in nature. Candidates must clear at least 3 out of 5 components to qualify (Persons with Disabilities are exempted from PET):

• 30 Meter Flying Start (Speed): Male: 5.00 seconds | Female: 5.80 seconds
• Standing Broad Jump (Explosive Strength): Male: 1.40 meters | Female: 1.20 meters
• Shuttle Run 6×10 Meter (Agility): Male: 17.50 seconds | Female: 18.50 seconds
• Bend and Reach (Flexibility): Male: 2 cm | Female: 2 cm
• 1600 Meter Running: Male: 8 minutes | Female: 9 minutes 30 seconds

The selection process for Punjab PTI Teacher Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

• Mandatory Punjabi Language Test (Matriculation Standard – Minimum 50% Qualifying Marks)
• Sports Achievement Weightage (Up to 30 Marks based on Gradation)
• Physical Eligibility Test (PET – Qualifying)

Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD) Official Website ERD Punjab