Information for Punjab TET (PSTET) Recruitment 2024
PSTET 2024 OverviewThe Punjab State Educational Research and Training Council (SCERT) has officially announced the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) for December 2024. The exam is scheduled to take place on December 1, 2024. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for PSTET 2024 starting from October 16, 2024, until November 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The official website for PSTET 2024 is pstet.pseb.ac.in.
Key Dates for PSTET 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Release Date | October 16, 2024 |
| Application Start Date | October 16, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | November 4, 2024 (10:00 AM) |
| Edit Application Period | November 5-8, 2024 |
| Admit Card Release Date | November 18, 2024 |
| Examination Date | December 1, 2024 |
| Result Declaration Date | January 1, 2025 |
Application Fees for Punjab TET (PSTET) Recruitment 2024
Candidates need to pay the following fees based on their category:
| Category | Only Paper-I or II | Both Paper I & II |
|---|
| General, OBC | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 2000/- |
| SC, ST, PH | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 1000/- |
| Payment Mode | All payments should be made online. | All payments should be made online. |
Age Limit for Punjab TET (PSTET) Recruitment 2024
There is no upper age limit to apply for PSTET 2024, although specific age restrictions may apply for teacher positions based on the eligibility criteria.
Educational Qualifications for Punjab TET (PSTET) Recruitment 2024
- For Level-I (Class 1-5): Candidates must possess a graduate degree along with a D.Ed., D.El.Ed, JBT, or Diploma in Education.
- For Level-II (Class 6-8): Candidates should hold a graduate degree accompanied by a B.Ed., B.El.Ed., or a degree in education.
PSTET Exam Pattern 2024
Paper I (For Classes I to V)
| Subject | MCQs | Marks |
|---|
| 1. Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| 2. Language I (Punjabi) | 30 | 30 |
| 3. Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| 4. Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| 5. Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II (For Classes VI to VIII)
| Subject | MCQs | Marks |
|---|
| 1. Child Development and Pedagogy (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| 2. Language I (Punjabi) (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| 3. Language II (English) (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| 4. Mathematics and Science (For Mathematics and Science Teacher) | 60 | 60 |
| 5. Social Studies (For Social Studies Teacher) | 60 | 60 |
| 6. For Any Other Teacher (Choose either 4(a) or 4(b)) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Important Details
- All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark.
- Paper I is for individuals intending to be teachers for Classes I to V.
- Paper II is for individuals intending to be teachers for Classes VI to VIII.
- Candidates intending to teach at both levels must appear for both papers.
Nature and Standard of Questions
- Child Development and Pedagogy: Focuses on educational psychology relevant to the age group of 6-11 years.
- Language I (Punjabi): Pedagogy related to language development.
- Language II (English): Elements of language, communication, and comprehension skills.
- Mathematics and Environmental Studies: Focuses on problem-solving abilities and pedagogical understanding of the subjects.
