Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test. This exam is organized every year by the State Council of Educational Research and training. Candidates, who are seeking a career in teaching, can apply for PSTET. The exam will be conducted for two papers. Paper 1 for primary level and paper 2 for upper primary level. Applicants need to check out the full article to gather complete details regarding PSTET 2024.
PSTET 2024 Exam Schedule
| Events | Dates |
| The application process starts from | November 2023 |
| Last date to apply | To be Updated |
| Last date to pay the application fee | To be Updated |
| Corrections in the application form | To be Updated |
| Admit card release date | To be Updated |
| Exam date | To be Updated |
| Result date | To be Updated |
Eligibility Criteria
For primary level
Applicants must have cleared class 12th with minimum 50% marks aggregate marks. Additionally, the candidate must also hold a 2 years Diploma in Education.
For upper primary level
Candidate must have done graduation with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Along with that, the candidate must also hold a B.Ed. degree.
PSTET 2024 Application form
- Firstly visit the official website of PSTET.
- Secondly, click on the link “Online application form filling”.
- Thirdly, enter all the asked details asked in the application form.
- Fourthly, Upload your scanned copies of your passport-size photographs and signatures.
- After that review, all your details carefully and completely, and then hit the “Submit” button.
- Lastly, applicants are suggested to take out a hard copy of the application form for future reference.
Application fee
- Candidates belonging to the General or OBC category need to make a payment of Rs. 1200/- for Paper 1 and 2.
- For SC/ST candidates, the application fee amount is Rs. 600/- for Paper 1 and 2.
Exam Pattern
For Paper 1 (primary level)
| Subjects | No. of questions | Total Marks |
| Child development and pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Language 2 | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental studies | 30 | 30 |
For Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level)
| Subjects | No. of questions | Total Marks |
| Child development and pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Language 2 | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science or Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
Exam Syllabus
Child development and pedagogy
- Understanding child development
- Factors affecting child’s growth and development
- Principles of child development
- Mental health and behavior problems of children
- Socialization processes
- Language and thought
- Concept of inclusive education
- Children with special needs
- Learning and pedagogy
- Pedagogy (Learning and education)
Language 1
- Language Comprehension
- Pedagogy of Language development
Language 2
- Comprehension
- Pedagogy of Language development
Mathematics
- Number system
- Addition
- Multiplication
- Subtraction
- Division
- Fraction
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Pattern
- Mensuration
- Shapes
- Spatial Understanding
- Time
- Graph
Environmental Studies
- Family and Friends
- Food, Shelter, Water, Travel
- Things we Make and Do
- Pedagogical Issues regarding Environmental Studies
Science
- Soil
- Compounds.
- Acids, base, salt
- Components of food
- Food
- Metals & Nonmetals
- Structure of Atom
- Motion
- Sources of energy
- Work & Energy
Social Studies
- History
- Geography
- Social and Political Life
- Pedagogical Issues
PSTET 2024 Result
The result of the exam will be announced a few days after the commencement of the exam. The result can be checked on the official website of the conducting authority. Candidates can check the result online by providing their registration details online through the official web portal. The scorecard will include information about the marks secured by candidates in the qualifying exam.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Question: What is the full form of PSTET?
Ans. PSTET stands for Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test.
Question: When will the PSTET online application 2024 be released?
Ans. The online registration process will begin in the month of November.
Question: Who organizes the Punjab State teacher eligibility test?
Ans. Punjab State teacher eligibility test is organized or conducted by the State Council of educational research and training.
Question: What is the educational qualification required for the upper primary level?
Ans. Candidates need to clear their graduation and also hold a B.Ed to be eligible for upper primary level.