Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab P.T.I. (Primary Cadre) Recruitment 2026 (2000 Vacancies)

Short Info : Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab has released the notification for P.T.I. (Primary Cadre) Recruitment 2026 (2000 Vacancies). Those who are interested in this Recruitment and fulfill the eligibility can apply Online from 01 August, 2026 From to 31 August, 2026. For the information of eligibility, age limit, selection procedure, syllabus in recruitment, read the notification and then apply.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

01 August, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

31 August, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

31 August, 2026

Exam Date

Notified Soon

Admit Card for Exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

18 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)

Maximum Age

37 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

General & Other Category Candidates

2000 Rs./-

Reserve (SC / ST) Category Candidates

1000 Rs./-

Ex-Serviceman

0 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab P.T.I. (Primary Cadre) Recruitment 2026 (2000 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification
Post Name	Total Post	Qualification
PTI (Primary Cadre)	2000	10th Passed with Punjabi (50% Marks), 12th Passed, Diploma in Physical Education (D.P.Ed./ C.P.Ed).

Category Wise Vacancies
Category		Total Post	Reserved for Woman
General		780	220
SC		200	80
SC	(R&O)	200	80
BC		200	80
Ex-serviceman	General	140	80
	SC (M&B)	40	00
	SC (R&O)	40	00
	BC	40	00
Sports	General	40	20
	SC (M&B)	10	00
	SC (R&O)	10	00
Physically Handicapped	Visually Impaired	20	05
	Hearing Impaired	20	05
	Ortho	20	05
	I.D/M.D	20	05
Freedom Fighter		20	10
Economically Weaker Section		200	60
Grand Total Post		2000	650

Physical Eligibility Details
Male	Female
(a) 30 meter Flying Start (for speed) (5 seconds)	(a) 30 meter Flying Start (for speed) (5.80 seconds)
(b) Standing broad jump (for explosive strength) (1.40 meter)	(b) ‘Standing broad jump (for explosive strength) (1.20 meter)
(c) Shuttle run 6XlO meter (for agility) (17.50 seconds)	(c) Shuttle run 6XlO meter (for agility) (18.50 seconds)
(d) Bend and reach (for flexibility) (2 cm)	(d) Bend and reach (for flexibility) (2 cm)
(e) 1600 meter running (8 minutes)	(e) 1600 meter running (9 minutes 30 seconds)
How to Apply
Website Access : Visit the official website erd.punjab.gov.in to begin the application process. Single Category Registration Note : Ensure you apply under only one category, as submitting multiple registrations will result in only the first one being considered valid while subsequent ones are automatically canceled. Initial Registration : Click on the New Registration link on the website and fill in the required details, keeping in mind that registered information cannot be edited or updated later. Account Login : Log into your account using your generated Registration Number and Password after completing the initial registration step. Fee Payment : Click on the Application Fee link within your account dashboard to pay the required application fee online. Document Uploads : Upload a self-attested passport-size recent color photograph (with date, plain background, no goggles/caps), scanned signatures, and scanned fingerprints/thumb impressions on a white paper as specified. Final Printout : Take a printout of the fee confirmation and the filled Application Form for your records, noting that hard copies do not need to be mailed to the directorate unless explicitly requested.
Selection Process
Punjabi Language Qualifying Test : Candidates must first clear a mandatory matriculation-standard Punjabi language test with at least 50% marks to be eligible for further evaluation. Written Test: Eligible candidates must appear for a 70-mark departmental objective multiple-choice written test conducted by the recruiting agency. Physical Eligibility Test (PET) : Candidates must successfully clear this qualifying test, which consists of five physical components (where three out of five must be completed successfully; disabled candidates are exempt). Sports Achievements Evaluation : Candidates are awarded up to 30 maximum marks based on official gradation certificates (Grades A to D) issued by the Department of Sports and Youth Services, Punjab. Final Merit List : The final selection is determined based on the combined merit score out of 100 total marks, combining the written test score (max 70 marks) and the sports achievement score (max 30 marks).