Punjabi University Patiala Recruitment 2026: Lecturer, TGT & Elementary Trained Teacher Posts, Eligibility, Salary & How to Apply
If you hold a teaching degree and want a Punjab government university job close to home, read this. Punjabi University, Patiala has invited applications for 13 vacancies in its Senior Secondary Model School: 8 Lecturers, 4 Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) and 1 Elementary Trained Teacher (ETT). The pay is Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 for Lecturers and TGTs.
The application is offline. Your form must reach the office of the Deputy Registrar (Establishment) by 26 November 2026. This article covers the vacancies, qualifications, age limit, fee, selection and the steps to apply. Reservation is for Punjab residents only. Read it fully, then check the original notice on the official website (link in Essential Links). More jobs of this kind are listed under Punjab Govt Jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights – Punjabi University Patiala Teacher Recruitment 2026
Punjabi University, Patiala was set up under Punjab Act No. 35 of 1961 and holds a NAAC A+ Grade. This recruitment is for teaching posts in its Senior Secondary Model School. The notice is dated 13 November 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Punjabi University, Patiala |
| Advertisement No. | 2843/DPR |
| Posts | Lecturer, Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Elementary Trained Teacher (ETT) |
| Total Vacancies | 13 |
| Pay Scale | Rs 35,400 – Rs 1,12,400 (Level-6); ETT Rs 29,200 – Rs 92,300 (Level-5) |
| Job Location | Patiala, Punjab |
| Mode of Application | Offline (form must reach the office) |
| Last Date | 26 November 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in Punjabi University Patiala Recruitment 2026?
The reservation differs from post to post, so each post has its own row. The notice tags some seats with “(L)” and does not explain it.
| Post | Reservation as Printed | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer – English | 1 SC Mazbhi/Balmiki (L) + 1 General EWS (L) | 2 |
| Lecturer – Commerce | 1 SC (R&O) + 1 General Ex-Serviceman (EXS-L) | 2 |
| Lecturer – Punjabi | BC (L) | 1 |
| Lecturer – Physics | SC (Mazbhi/Balmiki) | 1 |
| Lecturer – Biology | PHY (Handicapped) (L) | 1 |
| Lecturer – History | SC (R&O) (L) | 1 |
| TGT – Computer Science | SC Mazbhi/Balmiki (L) | 1 |
| TGT – Punjabi | SC (R&O) | 1 |
| TGT – Hindi | General Ex-Serviceman (EXS-L) | 1 |
| TGT – Music | BC (L) | 1 |
| ETT | No category printed | 1 |
What Is the Eligibility for Punjabi University Patiala Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
Every post needs at least 55% marks in the qualifying degree. For all posts, Punjabi must have been passed at Matric or an equivalent level. An equivalent qualification counts only if a recognised university has certified the equivalence under UGC guidelines; keep that certificate for verification. Only results declared by the last date are considered. See also Post Graduate jobs and Graduate jobs.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Lecturer – English | M.A. English (55%); B.Ed. with English as teaching subject; English as an elective subject for three years in graduation |
| Lecturer – Commerce | M.Com (55%) or Chartered Accountant or ICWA, or an equivalent qualification with equivalence certificate; and B.Ed. |
| Lecturer – Punjabi | M.A. Punjabi (55%); B.Ed. with Punjabi as teaching subject; Punjabi as an elective subject for three years in graduation |
| Lecturer – Physics | M.Sc. Physics, Applied Physics, Nuclear Physics or Electronics Physics (55%), or equivalent with certificate; and B.Ed. with Science, Physics or Physical Science |
| Lecturer – Biology | M.Sc. Botany, Zoology, Bio-Tech, Bio-Chemistry, Micro-Biology, Human Biology or Genetics (55%), or equivalent with certificate; and B.Ed. with Science, Biology or Life Science |
| Lecturer – History | M.A. History (55%); B.Ed. with History, Social Science or Social Studies; History as an elective subject for three years in graduation |
| TGT – Computer Science | B.Sc. (Computer Science or IT), BCA or B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science or IT) with 55%, or any graduation with Computer Science or Computer Applications as an elective for three years; B.Ed.; PSTET Paper-II (or CTET Paper-II if the University accepts it) |
| TGT – Punjabi | Graduation (55%) with Punjabi as an elective for three years; B.Ed. with Punjabi; PSTET Paper-II (or CTET Paper-II if the University accepts it) |
| TGT – Hindi | Graduation (55%) with Hindi as an elective for three years; B.Ed. with Hindi; PSTET Paper-II (or CTET Paper-II if the University accepts it) |
| TGT – Music | Graduation in Music (Instrumental or Vocal) with 55%; B.Ed. with Music; PSTET Paper-II (or CTET Paper-II if the University accepts it) |
| ETT | Graduation (55%); two-year ETT or D.El.Ed. under any name (an equivalent certified by a university under UGC guidelines is also accepted); PSTET Paper-I (Classes 1-5), valid on the last date; Matric with Punjabi |
| Relaxation in qualifying marks | 50% relaxation only for the categories listed in the rules: SC, ST, OBC, BC and PwD |
Lecturers do not need TET. For TGT and ETT, the TET must be valid on the last date. Two bars to note for ETT: candidates with 10+2 and ETT/D.El.Ed. but no graduation are not eligible (that route closed on 30.09.2025), and B.Ed. is not accepted in place of ETT/D.El.Ed.
Age Limit
Age is counted as on 1 January 2026. The notice prints no minimum age.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General | 37 years |
| Punjab SC and Backward Classes | 42 years |
| Widows, divorcees and certain other women of Punjab | 42 years |
| Employees of Punjab Govt, other states or Govt of India | 45 years |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities of Punjab | 47 years |
| Ex-Servicemen of Punjab | Armed forces service is deducted from actual age; the remaining age must not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years |
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What is the Salary for Punjabi University Patiala Teacher Posts 2026?
Pay is as follows. These are the notice’s figures; no allowances are listed in it.
- Lecturer and TGT: Rs 35,400 – Rs 1,12,400 (Level-6)
- ETT: Rs 29,200 – Rs 92,300 (Level-5)
Probation is 3 years, and only the minimum of the pay scale (initial pay) is paid during probation. No TA/DA is given.
What is the Selection Process for Punjabi University Patiala Recruitment 2026?
The notice does not give the exam date, pattern or syllabus. It states these stages:
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written competitive examination | Selection is by this test only, and merit is based on it. The post-wise sections say there is no interview or viva-voce |
| Punjabi Qualifying Test (Group C) | Required for TGT and ETT. Lecturers are exempt, but the Matric-with-Punjabi condition still applies to them |
| Document verification | Equivalence certificate and, for ex-servicemen’s dependants, the Lineal Descendent Certificate (LDC) are checked here |
TGT and ETT get no weightage for higher qualifications. The University may call only meritorious candidates for the “interview/test” (general note 11’s wording, although each post’s section rules out an interview). It may fill or not fill the posts, and may increase the number of posts. Reservation follows the Punjab SC and BC (Reservation in Services) Act 2006 and Punjab Govt instructions. See Syllabus pages for practice material.
How to Apply Offline for Punjabi University Patiala Recruitment 2026?
There is no online application link. Keep your certificates, mark sheets and a character certificate ready before you start.
- Get the form. Collect it in person from the in-charge of the Enquiry and Information Centre at the University main gate for Rs 100, or download it from the official website and enclose a Rs 100 Demand Draft as form cost.
- To get it by post, send a Rs 100 DD in favour of “Registrar, Punjabi University, Patiala” and a 25×10 cm envelope with Rs 65 postage stamps, with the post name written on it, to the same in-charge.
- Fill the form and make a separate application and separate fee for each post/subject.
- Attach the test processing fee in the mode the fee section explains, two self-addressed 9″x4″ envelopes with Rs 65 stamps each, a character certificate and an affidavit that you have not been convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude or dismissed from government service.
- Attach your certificates and mark sheets. EWS candidates attach the certificate issued in 2026-27 on 2025-26 income.
- Submit it to the Office of the Deputy Registrar (Establishment/Amla), Punjabi University, Patiala, so that it reaches by 26 November 2026. The notice gives no further postal address.
In-service candidates apply through proper channel and may send an advance copy with documents directly to the University. Incomplete and late applications will be rejected.
What Are the Important Dates for Punjabi University Patiala Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 13 November 2026 |
| Last Date (form must reach the office) | 26 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | Not announced in the notice |
What Is the Application Fee for Punjabi University Patiala Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Test Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| General and all other categories (including BC, EWS, sportspersons, dependants of freedom fighters and of ex-servicemen) | Rs 2,000 |
| SC/ST of Punjab | Rs 1,000 |
| Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (self) | Nil |
| PwBD | Fee of their own category (General or SC) |
| Any other candidate | No fee exemption or concession |
| Category filled in the form | Treated as final; candidature of anyone who took a fee concession on false facts is cancelled at any stage |
The fee table asks for a Demand Draft in favour of “Registrar, Punjabi University, Patiala”. One clause of the notice mentions online deposit, which does not match the table, so confirm the mode on the official website before paying. The fee is not refunded or adjusted against another recruitment. Ex-servicemen get the exemption only if they were not released early at their own request or discharged for misconduct or inefficiency. Dependants of ex-servicemen pay the full fee.
Punjabi University Patiala Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Punjabi University Patiala Official Notification PDF
- Visit Punjabi University Patiala Official Website
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- Join Punjab Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
Only a few days remain, so do not wait: collect or download the form, arrange the payments and make sure your envelope reaches the Deputy Registrar’s office by 26 November 2026. Teachers looking for more openings can keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in or browse Teaching & Faculty jobs.