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PSTET (Punjab TET) 2023: Notification, Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result

Sukriti Vajpayee
Sukriti VajpayeeUpdated On: September 18, 2023 04:04 pm IST

PSTET or Punjab State TET 2023 counselling process will begin soon for the candidates who qualified for the exam, which was conducted on March 12, 2023 (Paper 1) and April 30, 2023 (Paper 2). Find all the details about PSTET 2023 here!

PSTET 2023

PSTET (Punjab TET) 2023 Result 2023 for Paper 1 was released on May 11, 2023, while the Paper 2 result 2023 was made available on May 22, 2023, on the official website, @pstet2023.org. The exam dates for PSTET 2023 were March 12, 2023 (Paper 1) and April 30, 2023 (Paper 2).

The Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test, popularly known as PSTET 2023, is an annual test conducted by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) to select candidates for Primary (Classes 1 to 5) and Upper Primary (Classes 6-8) level teachers in the schools of Punjab. The PSTET 2023 exam consists of two papers: PSTET I and PSTET II. Before applying, candidates must confirm their eligibility for the same. In this article, all the important details pertaining to the PSTET 2023 exam including the application form, eligibility criteria, exam date, admit card, etc., have been provided.

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What is the PSTET Exam?

PSTET, Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test, is a state-level exam administered by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) to determine candidates' eligibility for positions as Primary (Classes 1–5) and Upper Primary (Classes 6-8) level teachers in the government schools of Punjab. The PSTET 2023 test is held in two shifts and will consist of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. PSTET Paper 1 is for candidates who wish to teach in grades 1 through 5, whereas PSTET Paper 2 is for those who want to teach in grades 6 through 8. Candidates who want to teach in grades 1 through 8 must take both exams. 

PSTET 2023 Exam Highlights

Aspiring candidates can check the highlights of PSTET 2023 below:

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

PSTET

Conducting Body

Punjab School Education Board

Exam Type

Teachers’ Eligibility Test

Mode of Application

Online

Mode of Exam

Offline

Time Duration

180 minutes

Organizing Body

Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)

Official Website

pstet.pseb.ac.in


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PSTET Exam Date 2023

The official notification for the Punjab TET 2023 exam was released on February 18, 2023, which comprised information regarding the dates of important events like the application process, exam date, etc. Check out the PSTET exam dates 2023 below:

Events

Dates

Beginning of online registration for PSTET 2023

February 18, 2023

PSTET 2023 End of Online Registration

February 28, 2023

Availability of PSTET 2023 Admit card

March 9, 2023

PSTET Exam Date 

March 12, 2023 (Paper 1)
April 30, 2023 (Paper 2)

PSTET Paper 2 Answer Key Objection Dates

May 8 to May 11, 2023

PSTET Paper 1 Final Answer Key

May 15, 2023

Results for PSTET 2023

May 11, 2023 (Paper 1)
May 22, 2023 (Paper 2)

PSTET 2023 Counselling

To be announced

PSTET Eligibility Criteria 2023

Candidates should read the PSTET 2023 eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. The eligibility criteria for the different papers are shown below.

PSTET Eligibility Criteria

PSTET Educational Qualifications 2023

Primary Teachers (Class I to V)

  • Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% or appearing in the final year of a two-year Elementary Education Diploma.

  • Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 45 percent or in the last year of a two-year Elementary Education Diploma program.

  • Senior Secondary School (or equivalent) with a minimum of 45 percent or the last year of a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

  • Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 45 percent or the last year of a two-year Education Diploma (Special Education).

  • Graduated from high school or are in the last year of a two-year Elementary Education diploma program.

Upper Primary Teachers (Class VI to XII)

  • Graduation or completion of a two-year Elementary Education Diploma program.

  • Passed or enrolled in a one-year Bachelor of Education program with a minimum of 50% marks (B.Ed).

  • Graduation with at least 45 percent marks or passing or enrolling in a one-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) program in line with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations.

  • Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% or the last year of a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

  • Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% passing or appearing in the last year of a four-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A. Ed/B.Sc.Ed program.

  • Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks and passing or enrolling in a one-year B.Ed. program (Special Education).
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PSTET Application Process 2023

Candidates who have met the eligibility requirements can fill out the PSTET 2023 application form. To apply for the PSTET exam 2023, a candidate must be at least 18 years old. Candidates must complete the following steps in order to register for the exam.

Step 1: Go to the official website.

Step 2: On the webpage, click "New Registration and Applicant Login."

Step 3: To register, click on the registration link. A new page will be opened for the candidate.

Step 4: Candidates must select the 'continue' option and provide the requested information.

Step 5: After selecting 'Register Me,' the candidate will be routed to a new page containing the login information.

Step 6: On the new page that appears, enter your login details.

Step 7: After logging in, the candidate must fill out information such as his or her name, email address, and other pertinent information.

Step 8: After inputting all of the required information, upload your signature and photo.

Step 9: Complete the registration payment.

Step 10: Once all of the procedures have been completed. Click the 'Submit' button.

PSTET Application Fees 2023

The following table contains the necessary information:

Category

Paper – I Fees

Paper-II Fees

Paper I and II Fees

General/OBC

INR 1000

INR 1000

INR 2000

SC/ST

INR 500

INR 500

INR 1000

Ex-Servicemen

NIL

NIL

NIL


Note: The PSTET application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

PSTET Admit Card 2023

The following are the steps to download PSTET 2023 admit card:

  • Step 1: Go to the Education Punjab Board's official website.

  • Step 2: A link to download the admit card will appear.

  • Step 3: Candidates must enter their PSTET registration number 

  • Step 4: To obtain the admission card, press 'Enter'.

  • Step 5: Save and print the file.

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PSTET 2023 Exam Pattern

There are two different papers that will be conducted for the people who are applying for the Punjab State Eligibility Test. The candidates can check out the information related to the exam pattern for both the papers given below: 

PSTET 2023 Exam Pattern: Paper 1

PSTET Subjects

Total No. of Questions

Total Marks

Child Development and Pedagogy

30

30

Language I   

30

30

Language II   

30

30

Mathematics  

30

30

Environmental Studies 

30

30

Total

150

150

PSTET 2023 Exam Pattern: Paper 2

PSTET Subjects

Total No. of Questions

Total Marks

Child Development & Pedagogy

30

30

Language-I

30

30

Language-II

30

30

Mathematics and Science

60

60

Social Science

60

60

Total

150

150


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PSTET Syllabus 2023

The following table shows the PSTET 2023 syllabus for both paper 1 and paper 2.

PSTET Paper

Subjects

Paper I

  • Child Development and Pedagogy

  • Mathematics

  • Language – I (Hindi)

  • Language – II (English/Sanskrit/Urdu)

  • Environmental Studies

Paper II

  • Science and Mathematics OR Social Science

  • Child Development and Pedagogy

  • Language – I (Hindi)

  • Language – II (English/Sanskrit/Urdu)


The following new subjects (in addition to Social Science and Maths/Science) have been added for PSTET 2023 Paper II:

For Art & Craft Teacher: Art and Craft

For Physical Education Teacher: Physical Education

For Home Science Teacher: Home Science

For Urdu Teacher: Urdu

For Music Teacher: Music

For Sanskrit Teacher: Sanskrit

For any other Teacher: either Social Science or Maths/Science

-

-


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How To Download PSTET Answer Key 2023?

The answer key is the document that holds the correct answers that were supposed to be written in the entrance examination by the applicants who appeared for the Punjab State Teacher eligibility test. The candidates can check out the steps to download the answer key for all four sets. Let us take a look at the simple steps required to download the PSTET Answer Key.  

  • Step 1: The applicant must first visit the official website of the Punjab State Eligibility Test - pstet2023.org

  • Step 2: The home page will open on your screen.

  • Step 3: Click on the activated link next to "The Answer Key of Paper I of PSTET 2023 has been uploaded."

  • Step 4: Click the link and a new page will open up with the list of answers for all four sets. 

PSTET Result 2023

The PSTET 2023 exam results are yet to be released. Candidates can verify their results on the PSTET exam's official website. To qualify for the exam, students must achieve a minimum score of 60% on the PSTET. Candidates who fall into the SC/ST/OBC categories are given a 5% reduction in the exam fee. Recently, the Punjab High Court, by its historical verdict, announced that an additional 1 mark will be awarded to the candidates who answer the questions of the written test in the Punjabi language.

How To Download PSTET Result 2023?

There is a very easy procedure through which you will be able to download PS TET result 2023 from the official website of the organization. Check outer the simple procedure to download the result from the pointers given below:

  • Step 1: The applicant must first visit the official website of the Punjab State Eligibility Test

  • Step 2: The home page will open on your screen.

  • Step 3: You have to click on the option called PSTET Result 2023

  • Step 4: A new page will open on your screen where you will have to enter your password and registration details or your roll number for the entrance exam.

  • Step 5: Click on submit and the result will open on your screen.

  • Step 6: You can now check the result for the entrance examination accordingly.

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    PSTET Cutoff 2023

    Candidates who appear for the PSTET 2023 exam will have to secure the minimum passing marks viz. PSTET Cutoff in order to be called for the next stage of selection. The following table shows the expected PSTET 2023 cutoffs for the various categories:

    Category

    Paper-1 (Expected)

    Paper- 2 (Expected)

    General

    90 – 95

    95-100

    OBC

    85-90

    90-95

    SC

    75-80

    80-85

    ST

    75-80

    85-90

    PWD

    85-90

    90-95

    PS TET Selection Process 2023

    The PS TET selection process refers to the steps involved in selecting candidates for teaching positions in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Punjab, India. The PS TET is conducted by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) to assess the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in government and government-aided schools. Here's a general overview of the PS TET selection process:

    TET Examination

    • Eligible candidates need to appear for the PS TET examination, which consists of two papers: Paper I for the primary level (classes I to V) and Paper II for the upper primary level (classes VI to VIII).

    • Each paper consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering various subjects and topics relevant to teaching at the respective levels.

    Scoring and Qualification

    Candidates are required to achieve a minimum qualifying score in the PS TET examination to be considered eligible for the next stage of the selection process. The qualifying marks and criteria might differ based on categories (general, SC, ST, OBC, etc.).

    Issuance of TET Certificate

    Candidates who meet the qualifying criteria receive the PS TET Certificate from the Punjab School Education Board. This certificate confirms their eligibility to apply for teaching positions in Punjab schools.

    Application for Teaching Positions

    After obtaining the TET Certificate, candidates need to apply for teaching positions in government and government-aided schools in Punjab as per the vacancy notifications issued by the relevant authorities.

    Recruitment Process by Schools

    Schools release job notifications indicating vacancies for teaching positions. Interested candidates apply as per the instructions given in the notifications. Selection processes may include written tests, interviews, and document verification, among other stages.

    Merit and Appointment

    Candidates who perform well in the selection process are usually offered teaching positions based on merit and availability of vacancies. Merit lists might be prepared based on the candidate's performance in the recruitment process.

    It's important to understand that the selection process and its stages may vary based on the specific requirements of the PSEB and the education department of Punjab.

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    Stay tuned to get the latest updates related to the PSTET 2023 exam!

    FAQs

    What is the exam date for PSTET 2023?

    The PSTET 2023 examination will be held on 12th March 2023 and the students must start their preparations accordingly. 

    What are the application dates for the PSTET 2023 exam?

    PSTET 2023 exam application form is available on the official website to be filled up by the students. The students must fill out the application from 18 to 28 February 2023. Make sure you are filing the application form before the last date.

    How can I check out the PSTET 2023 notification?

    PSTET 2023 notification was released by the organization on 17 February 2023 to be downloaded by the students from the official website of the Punjab State Council of Educational Research And Training.

    Who conducts the PSTET Exam?

    PSTET, accronym for Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test, is conducted by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB), every year to determine the eligiblibilty of the aspiring candidates for the post of teacher in the governmental schools of Punjab.

    Is B.Ed mandatory to appear for PTET Exam?

    In addition to the Senior secondary, candidates must possess a two year diploma in elementary education to appear for PTET exam. The complete eligiblity criteria for PTET exam has been provided here.

    What is the maximum number of attempts in Punjab TET exam?

    There is no limit of the maximum number of attempts to appear for Punjab TET exam. A candidate can appear for the exam as many times as he/ She wants, subject to the fulfilment of his/ her eligibility criteria.

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