Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026: The Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for the post of Physical Training Instructor (PTI – Primary Cadre) 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 under Punjab PTI Teacher Recruitment 2026 starting from 01 August 2026, and the final last date to apply online is 31 August 2026.

Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Overview
| 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) |
| Notification Date | 31.07.2026 |
| Category | Punjab PTI Teacher Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | erd.punjab.gov.in |
Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Date | 31.07.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 01.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31.08.2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / Other Categories | Rs. 2000/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 1000/- |
| ESM (Self) | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
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. 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
Punjab PTI Teacher Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Punjab PTI Teacher Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Mandatory Punjabi Language Test (Matriculation Standard – Minimum 50% Qualifying Marks)
- Objective Departmental Written Examination (70 Marks)
- Sports Achievement Weightage (Up to 30 Marks based on Gradation)
- Physical Eligibility Test (PET – Qualifying)
- Document Verification
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How to Apply for Punjab PTI Teacher Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for Punjab PTI Teacher Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official portal at
erd.punjab.gov.in. - Click on the “New Registration” link and fill in your primary details (Note: registration details cannot be edited later).
- Log in using your generated Registration Number and Password.
- Complete the application form and pay the prescribed fee via the “Application Fee” link.
- Upload candidate photograph, signature, and scanned impressions of all fingers and thumbs of both hands on white paper.
- Submit the final application form and download a printout for your future reference.
Important Links
| Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Short Notice | Short Notice |
| Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD) Official Website | ERD Punjab |

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