ERD Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 — 829 Vacancies

About This Job

The Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD), Punjab is hiring 829 Lecturers for government senior secondary schools across the state. If you have a Master's degree with at least 55% marks in the subject you want to teach, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 31 July 2026, and the application window opened on 1 July 2026. You get a fixed basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month during probation, and your age should be between 18 and 37 years.

Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD), Punjab Lecturer Recruitment 2026 - 829 Posts

The Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD), under the Department of School Education, Punjab, has released a public notice for 829 fresh Lecturer posts across 12 subjects. These lecturers teach Classes 11 and 12 in Punjab government schools. History has the most seats with 200 posts, so History, Political Science and English offer the biggest openings. This directorate has recruited nearly 75,000 teachers since it was set up, so this is a trusted route to a permanent teaching job with the Punjab government. The 12 subjects cover the full range taught in senior secondary schools — science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, plus Commerce and arts subjects like History, Political Science, English, Punjabi, Hindi, Economics and Geography. A Lecturer post gives you a stable career, a monthly salary and government benefits, which makes it one of the most sought-after teaching jobs in Punjab. A separate public notice has been issued for the backlog Lecturer posts, which is a different advertisement.

Vacancy Breakdown by Subject

• History: 200 posts
• Political Science: 118 posts
• English: 111 posts
• Mathematics: 91 posts
• Punjabi: 71 posts
• Commerce: 71 posts
• Physics: 46 posts
• Economics: 35 posts
• Chemistry: 28 posts
• Biology: 25 posts
• Hindi: 25 posts
• Geography: 8 posts

This adds up to 829 fresh Lecturer posts in total. After History, the biggest openings are in Political Science (118), English (111) and Mathematics (91), while Geography has the fewest seats with only 8 posts. Reservation for SC, BC, EWS and other categories is applied within these subject totals as per Punjab Government policy.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a Master's Degree (postgraduation) in the subject you want to teach, with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognised university.
• Subject match: Your Master's degree must be in the same subject as the Lecturer post you apply for — for example, an M.Sc in Physics for a Physics Lecturer, or an M.A in History for a History Lecturer.
• Punjabi language: You must have passed Punjabi up to Matric (Class 10) level. This is mandatory for all posts, whichever subject you apply for.
• Domicile: Punjab government reservation benefits apply to candidates with Punjab residence, as per state rules.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 37 years old to apply.
• Age Relaxation: SC/BC candidates of Punjab, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities and other special categories get upper age relaxation as per Punjab Government rules.

Salary

• During the probation period you will get a fixed basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month.
• After you complete probation, you move to the regular pay scale with DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Punjab Government rules.

Application Fee

• General category: Rs. 2,000
• SC / BC / ST: Rs. 1,000
• Physically Handicapped (PwD): No fee

You pay the fee online while filling the application form.

Selection Process

Selection is done in two steps:

1. Written Exam: An objective type (MCQ) test that checks your knowledge of the concerned subject along with general awareness and teaching aptitude.
2. Document Verification: Candidates who clear the written exam on merit are called to check their original certificates.

Your final selection depends on the marks you score in the written exam. A separate merit list is prepared for each subject, and posts are allotted subject-wise and category-wise. The exact number of questions, marks and exam duration are given in the detailed advertisement on erd.punjab.gov.in, so read the terms and conditions carefully before you apply.

How to Apply

1. Go to the ERD Punjab website at erd.punjab.gov.in and open the Fresh Lecturer recruitment link.
2. Register and fill in the online application form with your details.
3. Choose the subject you want to apply for.
4. Upload your photo, signature and required documents.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Apply well before 31 July 2026 to avoid the last-minute website rush. Keep your degree certificate, Matric certificate showing Punjabi and your category certificate ready before you start filling the form.

Important Dates

• Public Notice Date: 19 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 1 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 31 July 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Teach the assigned subject to senior secondary students of Classes 11 and 12
• Prepare lesson plans, notes and study material as per the Punjab board syllabus
• Conduct tests, evaluate answer sheets and track student progress
• Guide students for board exams and clear their doubts
• Maintain attendance registers, records and academic reports
• Take part in exam duties, school activities and co-curricular events
• Follow the rules and instructions of the Department of School Education, Punjab