📢 Big news for Punjab Lecturer aspirants — the Punjab Lecturer Answer Key 2026 has been released by the Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD), Punjab. Candidates who appeared in the Lecturer Cadre written examination held from 19 to 27 September 2026 can now download the subject-wise provisional answer key and estimate their probable marks.
Objections against the provisional key are expected to be invited shortly — read the full details, dates, vacancy breakup, and download links below.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Download the Answer Key
- Important Links
Overview
The Directorate of School Education, Punjab — through its Education Recruitment Directorate — has released the provisional answer key for the Lecturer (Cadre) Recruitment 2026 on 01 October 2026. The answer key covers 1,013 Lecturer posts across 12 subjects and is available subject-wise for candidates who sat the written examination in September.
According to the released notice, subject-wise keys are available for Hindi, Biology, Political Science, History, English, Punjabi and Mathematics. Candidates should tally their responses and raise objections, if any, through the official portal once the objection window opens.
Vacancy Details
| Subject | Fresh Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | 200 | 10 | 210 |
| English | 111 | 30 | 141 |
| Political Science | 118 | 13 | 131 |
| Mathematics | 91 | 14 | 105 |
| Punjabi | 71 | 28 | 99 |
| Commerce | 71 | 27 | 98 |
| Physics | 46 | 12 | 58 |
| Economics | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Chemistry | 28 | 13 | 41 |
| Biology | 25 | 12 | 37 |
| Hindi | 25 | 4 | 29 |
| Geography | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Total | 829 | 184 | 1,013 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Post-graduation (M.A.) in the concerned subject from a recognized university.
- Minimum 55% marks in post-graduation for general candidates; 50% for reserved-category candidates.
- B.Ed. with the relevant teaching subject.
- The concerned subject must have been studied as an elective for 3 years at graduation level.
- Equivalent qualifications accepted with a valid equivalency certificate.
Age Limit
| Condition | Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 37 Years |
Age relaxation, where applicable, follows Punjab Government rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 15 September 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 19 to 27 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Objection Window | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / Sports | ₹2,000 |
| SC / BC Candidates | ₹1,000 |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | No Fee |
Payment mode: Online.
How to Download the Answer Key
- Visit the official website erd.punjab.gov.in.
- Open the answer key download link (ans_sheets.aspx) from the Important Links section below.
- Select your subject — Hindi, Biology, Political Science, History, English, Punjabi or Mathematics — to view its provisional key.
- Download the PDF and save a copy for your records.
- Tally your marked responses to estimate your probable score (1 mark per question, 150 questions / 150 marks).
- If you spot a discrepancy, watch the official portal for the objection window — fee and last date for challenges are to be announced.
The selection process for Lecturer (Cadre) is: Written Examination → Personal Interview → Document Verification → Medical Examination, with final merit based on the combined marks of the written exam and interview.
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