PSTET Recent Updates: Today, March 12, 2023, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will hold the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET 2023 Exam). Applicants who are scheduled to take the Teacher Eligibility Test today may get the admit card link and other vital test day instructions here. The PSTET 2023 admission card was published on March 8, 2023. For more recent notifications, click on the official website.
The Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) is conducted through the State Council of Educational Research & Training, Punjab, to offer the job of teachers in the state of Punjab. Those applicants want to become teachers in primary (class I -V) and upper primary (VI-VIII) schools in Punjab. The PSTET Exam will be held on 31st December 2022. The PSTET 2022 Admit Card will be issued a few days before the exam.
PSTET Full form 2023
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) administers the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET), a state-level test, to establish candidates' qualifications to teach at the Primary and Upper Primary levels in Punjabi schools. The Paper 1 and Paper 2 portions of the PSTET test are administered in two shifts:
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Examination |
Purpose |
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Paper 1 |
To teach Classes 1-5 |
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Paper 2 |
To teach Classes 6-8 |
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Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
To teach all primary classes (1-8) |
PSTET Exam Highlights 2023
Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) is a recruitment process conducted by the Punjab School Education Board to appoint skillful teachers for Primary Level & Upper Primary Level posts in Punjab. The following details will be helpful for the candidates to keep in mind while preparing for the Punjab TET 2023 exam. Check the overview of PSTET Exam here:
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Name of the Board |
Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) |
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Exam name |
Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) |
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Exam Frequency |
Yearly |
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Exam Level |
State Level |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Exam Mode |
Offline (Pen & Paper) |
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Language |
English & Hindi |
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Official Website |
https://pstet.pseb.ac.in/ |
Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test 2023 Exam Dates
It is important to check the important dates of the exam to prepare accordingly. Punjab TET 2023 Exam dates are now available. Check all the important dates for the PSTET 2023 exam in the below table:
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Exam Details |
Important Dates |
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Starting Date of PSTET Online Application Form |
12th October 2022 |
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Last Date of Online Application Form |
10th November 2022 |
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Admit Card |
Feb - March 2023 |
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PSTET 2023 Exam Date |
5th March 2023 |
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PSTET 2023 Result |
23rd May 2023 |
PSTET Eligibility Criteria
Punjab TET Age Limit Eligibility: Paper 1 & Paper 2
Candidates for the PS TET Exam 2023 must be at least 18 years old. The PSTET exam has no upper age restriction. Candidates who have the necessary educational requirements may apply for the Exam.
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PSTET Teaching Level |
PSTET 2023 Eligibility |
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PSTET Paper 1 Eligibility for Primary classes: Class 1st to 5th |
Candidates must follow the National Council for Teacher Education's norms and regulations (NCTE). To apply for the Punjab State TET Application form, they must have a Higher Secondary diploma with at least 50% marks and a 2-year diploma in education. |
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PSTET Paper 2 Eligibility for Upper Primary classes: Class 6th to 8th |
Secondary teachers (grades 6–8) must adhere to severe norms and regulations established by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Upper Primary Teachers must have a Higher Secondary diploma with a minimum of 50% marks and a four-year Bachelor's degree. |
PSTET Syllabus 2023
Candidates must check the PSTET Syllabus 2023 before starting the exam preparation. The PSTET Syllabus is available with the notification on the official website. The syllabus of the Punjab TET Exam includes topic-wise details of each subject included in the exam. Check the PTET 2023 syllabus for paper 1 and paper 2 here.
PSTET Paper 1 Syllabus
Candidates for recruitment as teachers for grades 1–5 are evaluated on their knowledge in PSTET Paper 1 of the 2023 exam. Child Pedagogy, Language, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies are the 5 disciplines on the curriculum. The table below lists the PSTET Syllabus per topic for paper 1.
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PSET Paper 1 Syllabus 2023 |
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Child Development and pedagogy |
Concept of Inclusive Education Learning and Pedagogy Child Development (Primary School Child)' |
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Language Comprehension |
Language Comprehension Pedagogy of Language development |
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Language 2 |
Learning and acquisition Principles of Language Teaching Role of listening and speaking |
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Maths |
Community Mathematics Valuation through formal and informal methods Problems of Teaching |
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EVS |
Family and Friends Relationships Work and Play Animals Plants Food |
PSTET Paper 2 Syllabus
The expertise of applicants to be hired as teachers for classes 6 to 8 is tested in PSTET 2023 Paper 2. Child pedagogy, Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science are among the topics covered in the curriculum. The table below lists the specifics of the PSTET Syllabus for paper 2:
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PSTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2023 |
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Child development and pedagogy |
Principles of the development of children Influence of Heredity & Environment Language & Thought |
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Learning and Pedagogy |
How children think and learn; the social context of learning. Cognition & Emotions |
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Language 1 |
Language of Comprehension Pedagogy of Language development |
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Language 2 |
Learning and acquisition Principles of Language Teaching Role of listening and speaking |
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Maths |
Number System Knowing our Numbers Playing with Numbers Whole Numbers |
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Social Science |
Contacts with Distant lands Political Developments Culture and Science The Constitution Parliamentary Government The Judiciary |
PSTET 2023 Exam Pattern
The Punjab School Education Board specifies the PSTET format and publishes it on the webpage. Two papers will be included in the PSTET 2023 exam: Paper I for grades I through V and Paper II for courses VI through VIII.
PSTET Exam Pattern for Paper I
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Sections |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
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Child Development & Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
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Language-I |
30 |
30 |
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Language-II |
30 |
30 |
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Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
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Environment Studies |
30 |
30 |
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Total |
150 |
150 |
PSTET Exam Pattern for Paper II
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Sections |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
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Child Development & Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
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Language-I |
30 |
30 |
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Language-II |
30 |
30 |
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Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies. |
60 |
60 |
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Total |
150 |
150 |
PSTET Application Form 2023
Those individuals who are interested and eligible to be selected as primary and secondary school teachers can apply for the PSTET by filling out the Application Form online at the State Council of Education Research Punjab's official website.
- The PSTET 2023 online application form will be made available in the first week of November 2023.
- The deadline for submitting an online application form is the first week of December 2023.
- The first week of December 2023 will see the start of PSTET 2023's online application correction.
- Applicants must upload scanned documents into the Application Form as well as pay the application cost while completing the Application Form.
- Payment for the application can be made using a debit or credit card.
PSTET 2023 Cut Off
The PSTET cut off is given below for the General, OBC, SC, and ST categories. Check the overall Punjab TET cutoff to get a clear picture of what to expect from the PSTET 2023 Exam.
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Name of the category |
Cut off marks |
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General |
330 to 342 marks |
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OBC |
314 to 324 marks |
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SC |
292 to 302 marks |
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ST |
275 to 285 marks |
PSTET Exam Application Fee
The Application Fee is different for each category:
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Category |
For One Paper |
Both I and II Paper |
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General and OBC |
INR 600 |
INR 1200 |
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SC and ST |
INR 300 |
INR 600 |
PSTET Result 2023
After the exam is successfully completed, the PSTET Result is released. The list of candidates who passed the PSTET Exam is included in the results. On April 3, 2023, the PSTET 2021 Exam results were released while the date for PSTET Results in 2023 has not yet been announced. After a few days following the exam, the PSTET Exam results are made public. By submitting their information, including their roll number and date of birth, candidates may verify their results. The PSTET Results determine which candidates are chosen for various positions in PSTET Recruitment.
PSTET Answer Key 2023
After the examination is over, the PSEB makes the PSTET answer key 2023 available. To download the solutions, follow the instructions below:
- Go to the company's website.
- Select the link for the complaints portal.
- Click on the OMR sheet/answer key enquiry portal.
- Enter the necessary information.
- Also download and save the PDF answer key.
PSTET Salary for Teachers
A genuine PTET Certificate will be given to applicants who made the PSTET Exam merit list. Applicants can apply for teaching positions in Punjabi government schools with a PS TET qualification. The PSTET Salary Structure varies according to the position sought. While the starting salary for PSTET-certified teachers ranges from INR 10,300 to 34,800. About INR 5,40,000 will be the PSTET Annual Salary.
How to Prepare for PSTET Exam 2023?
Candidates should consider the following preparation tips as they get ready for the PSTET Exam 2023:
- Give each subject an equal amount of time.
- Make a good routine and adhere to it every day.
- Solve sample papers and the exams from previous years
- Candidates must examine the curriculum and exam format before beginning their preparation in order to prevent misunderstanding.
- Prepare with quality books and study materials that are accessible on the market.
- Use the previous week to review.
- Exercise and meditate.
- Keep yourself well and don't panic.