The Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab (ERD Punjab) has officially released the Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 notification, announcing 2000 vacancies for Physical Training Instructor (PTI) posts under the Primary Cadre within the School Education Department, Punjab. This is a great opportunity for eligible candidates looking for government jobs in physical education. Applications for these posts will be accepted online, starting from 01 August 2026, with the deadline set for 31 August 2026. Interested candidates should apply via the official website, erd.punjab.gov.in.

This recruitment drive moves forward based on memo no. 1/2026869727/1 dated 19 June 2026 – issued by the Director of School Education (Elementary), Punjab.

Crucial Dates for Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026

Candidates applying for the Punjab PTI Vacancy 2026 should keep these crucial dates in mind:

Punjab PTI Vacancy Details 2026

The vacancy distribution for this recruitment is as follows:

Total Posts: 2000

qualification Criteria for Punjab PTI Vacancy 2026

Qualification for Punjab PTI Jobs 2026

To be eligible for these Physical Training Instructor posts, You must meet specific educational qualifications as outlined in the Punjab State Elementary Education (Physical Training Instructor) Service Rules, 2023 (as amended in 2025):

• Candidates should have passed 10+2 along with at least a two-year diploma or certificate in Physical Education, which includes D.P.Ed/C.P.Ed or an equivalent course under any other nomenclature.
• Even candidates in the final year of their D.P.Ed/C.P.Ed diploma or certificate course can apply. Just make sure they successfully conclude and pass the diploma/certificate *before* the final recruitment merit list date.
• Also, as per a Punjab Government notification dated 28 October 2022, You must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or an equivalent exam in Punjabi. If you haven’t studied Punjabi at the Matric level, you’ll need to clear a qualifying Punjabi language test with a minimum of 50% marks. Failing this test means disqualification from the final merit list, regardless of your main written test score.

Age Limit for Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026

The age limit for this Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on 01 January 2025. Age relaxations are available for specific categories from Punjab:

Physical qualification Test (PET) Criteria for Punjab PTI Notification 2026

The Physical qualification Test is qualifying in nature, meaning it doesn’t carry marks but is mandatory to pass. Candidates need to clear at least three out of the five components to qualify.

Differently-abled candidates are exempted from the PET. The applicability and conditions for persons with disability during the PET will follow instructions from the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development, Government of Punjab.

Salary for Punjab PTI Jobs 2026

Successful candidates selected for the Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 will receive a fixed pay as per the Punjab State Elementary Education (Physical Training Instructor) Service Rules, 2023, and its First Amendment Rules, 2025.

required application fee for Punjab PTI Online Form 2026

The required application fee varies by category and must be paid online when you apply for the Punjab PTI Online Form 2026.

Fee relaxation for ex-servicemen only applies if their post-retirement employment with the Central Government or its undertakings is complete – or they were not discharged from service on disciplinary grounds. Consider that ex-servicemen and their dependents must submit the applicable relaxation certificate, including a Lineal Descendent Certificate (LDC) for dependents – at the time of document verification. No fee refunds will be given, even for wrong claims of category-based fee concession. Note that candidates found making incorrect claims will be blacklisted from all recruitments conducted by the Director, Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab for three years.

selection for Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026

Selection for the PTI (Primary Cadre) posts depends on a combined merit list. compiled from a written test and sports achievement weightage, out of a total of 100 marks. This selection for the Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 is quite specific:

The written test will be a single objective multiple-choice paper worth 70 marks, conducted at the state level. You must also clear the Physical qualification Test (PET), which is qualifying and doesn’t add to the merit score. Sports achievement weightage doesn’t apply to those recruited under the sports quota; for them, the Punjab Sportsmen Recruitment Rules, 1988, are still valid. If you’ve multiple gradation certificates, you can only claim weightage for one, issued under the revised Gradation Policy, 2023. Also, remember the Punjabi language paper, requiring 50% marks, as per the 28 October 2022 notification. In case of a tie in written test marks, the older candidate gets preference; if age is also the same, the candidate with a higher percentage in their professional/educational qualification will be preferred.

Required Documents for Punjab PTI Vacancy 2026

Before starting your online application for the Punjab PTI Vacancy 2026, ensure you have these documents ready:

• 10+2 (Matriculation/equivalent) certificate showing Punjabi as a subject, or Punjabi qualifying test certificate.
• D.P.Ed/C.P.Ed diploma or certificate in Physical Education.
• Category certificate (SC/BC/EWS), issued by the competent authority, if applicable.
• Ex-serviceman certificate or Lineal Descendent Certificate (LDC), if applicable.
• Disability certificate (for Physically Handicapped category), issued within its validity period by an authorized medical board, showing a minimum disability of 40%.
• Sports gradation certificate, if claiming sports achievement weightage or applying under the sports quota (recognized only by Sports Punjab).
• Recent passport-size photograph (2.5 x 3.5 inches, 80% of face visible including ears) and postcard-size photograph (4×6 inches, 80% of face visible – plain background, no cap or goggles).
• Scanned signature.
• Valid mobile number, email ID, and bank account details (account number, IFSC, bank name).

Step-by-Step Process to Apply for Punjab PTI Online Form 2026

Eligible candidates interested in the Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website: erd.punjab.gov.in
2. Click on “New Registration” and complete the one-time registration process with all required details to generate your registration number and password.
3. Log in to your account using the credentials generated after registration.
4. Click on the “required application fee” link and make the applicable fee payment online.
5. Fill in the online application form completely and accurately. Make sure to upload your photograph and signature as per the specified format and dimensions.
6. Review your entire application form carefully before final submission.
7. Submit the application and then download/print a copy of the confirmed application form for your records.

Remember, you can apply for only one category. If you apply for multiple categories, only your first registration/application will be considered valid. A one-time correction facility is available after initial submission; no changes will be permitted once this correction window closes. No physical documents need to be sent by post unless specifically requested during document verification.

Important Instructions for Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026

• Reservation benefits for SC, BC, and other reserved categories apply only to bonafide residents of Punjab.
• You must select their claimed category carefully during application, as no changes will be permitted after submission.
• If you’re from a reserved category but apply in the general category, you won’t be allowed to switch back to your reserved category later.
• The EWS certificate must be valid for the financial year 2025-26, applicable for the admission/recruitment year 2026-27.
• PWD candidates will receive relaxations as per applicable norms, requiring a valid category/type-linked certificate at document verification.
• No fee refunds or concessions will be given to any candidate other than ex-servicemen, under any circumstances.
• The Director – Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab, holds the right to postpone, amend, or cancel this recruitment notification at any stage without prior notice. Candidates won’t be entitled to any compensation in such an event.
• Stay informed by regularly checking the official website, erd.punjab.gov.in, for the latest updates regarding this Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026.

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