The Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab has issued a short notice for Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026, announcing 1,013 vacancies for lecturer posts in government schools. The recruitment includes 829 regular vacancies and 184 backlog vacancies across multiple subjects. A detailed notification containing complete recruitment guidelines is scheduled to be released on June 23, 2026.
Recruitment Overview and Application Process
The recruitment drive is aimed at filling lecturer positions in language, arts, commerce and science disciplines. Online applications will be accepted through the designated recruitment portals after the detailed notification is published. Registration dates have not yet been announced.
According to the short notice, the recruitment will be conducted by the Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab. The selection process will consist of a written examination followed by an interview. The recruitment is open to eligible postgraduate candidates, including those holding NET, SET and PhD qualifications.
Important Dates
- Short notice issued: June 19, 2026
- Detailed notification release: June 23, 2026
- Online application start: To be announced
- Last date to apply: To be announced
Subject-wise Vacancy Distribution
The vacancies are distributed across 12 subjects covering language, arts, commerce and science streams. History has the highest number of posts with 210 total (200 regular + 10 backlog), followed by English with 141 (111 regular + 30 backlog) and Political Science with 131 (118 regular + 13 backlog).
| Subject | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | 200 | 10 | 210 |
| English | 111 | 30 | 141 |
| Political Science | 118 | 13 | 131 |
| Mathematics | 91 | 14 | 105 |
| Punjabi | 71 | 28 | 99 |
| Commerce | 71 | 28 | 99 |
| Physics | 46 | 12 | 58 |
| Economics | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Chemistry | 28 | 13 | 41 |
| Biology | 25 | 12 | 37 |
| Hindi | 25 | 4 | 29 |
| Geography | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Grand Total | 829 | 184 | 1013 |
Eligibility and Selection Process
Applicants must possess a master’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university with at least 55 per cent marks. Certain posts also require a minimum of 50 per cent marks at graduation level. Preference will be given to UGC NET or PSTET-qualified candidates, while PhD holders may receive additional weightage during merit preparation.
Candidates must have passed Punjabi up to Matric level. The prescribed age limit is 18 to 37 years.
The written examination and interview will determine final selection. As per the previous recruitment pattern, the examination will assess Punjabi, English, teaching aptitude, mathematics, general knowledge and the concerned subject.
