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Updated on 13th March, 2023 , 6 min read

PSTET 2023 Exam Date Released 12th March 2023

PSTET Recent Updates: Today, March 12, 2023, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will hold the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET 2023 Exam). Applicants who are scheduled to take the Teacher Eligibility Test today may get the admit card link and other vital test day instructions here. The PSTET 2023 admission card was published on March 8, 2023. For more recent notifications, click on the official website.

The Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) is conducted through the State Council of Educational Research & Training, Punjab, to offer the job of teachers in the state of Punjab. Those applicants want to become teachers in primary (class I -V) and upper primary (VI-VIII) schools in Punjab. The PSTET Exam will be held on 31st December 2022. The PSTET 2022 Admit Card will be issued a few days before the exam.

PSTET Full form 2023

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) administers the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET), a state-level test, to establish candidates' qualifications to teach at the Primary and Upper Primary levels in Punjabi schools. The Paper 1 and Paper 2 portions of the PSTET test are administered in two shifts:

Examination

Purpose

Paper 1

To teach Classes 1-5 

Paper 2

To teach Classes 6-8

Paper 1 and Paper 2

To teach all primary classes (1-8)

PSTET Exam Highlights 2023

Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) is a recruitment process conducted by the Punjab School Education Board to appoint skillful teachers for Primary Level & Upper Primary Level posts in Punjab. The following details will be helpful for the candidates to keep in mind while preparing for the Punjab TET 2023 exam. Check the overview of PSTET Exam here:

Name of the Board

Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)

Exam name

Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET)

Exam Frequency

Yearly

Exam Level

State Level

Application Mode

Online

Exam Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Language

English & Hindi

Official Website

https://pstet.pseb.ac.in/

Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test 2023 Exam Dates

It is important to check the important dates of the exam to prepare accordingly. Punjab TET 2023 Exam dates are now available. Check all the important dates for the PSTET 2023 exam in the below table:

Exam Details

Important Dates

Starting Date of PSTET Online Application Form

12th October 2022

Last Date of Online Application Form

10th November 2022

Admit Card

Feb - March 2023

PSTET 2023 Exam Date

5th March 2023

PSTET 2023 Result

23rd May 2023

PSTET Eligibility Criteria

Punjab TET Age Limit Eligibility: Paper 1 & Paper 2

Candidates for the PS TET Exam 2023 must be at least 18 years old. The PSTET exam has no upper age restriction. Candidates who have the necessary educational requirements may apply for the Exam.

PSTET Teaching Level

PSTET 2023 Eligibility

PSTET Paper 1 Eligibility for Primary classes: Class 1st to 5th

Candidates  must follow the National Council for Teacher Education's norms and regulations (NCTE).

To apply for the Punjab State TET Application form, they must have a Higher Secondary diploma with at least 50% marks and a 2-year diploma in education.

PSTET Paper 2 Eligibility for Upper Primary classes: Class 6th to 8th

Secondary teachers (grades 6–8) must adhere to severe norms and regulations established by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).

Upper Primary Teachers must have a Higher Secondary diploma with a minimum of 50% marks and a four-year Bachelor's degree.

PSTET Syllabus 2023

Candidates must check the PSTET Syllabus 2023 before starting the exam preparation. The PSTET Syllabus is available with the notification on the official website. The syllabus of the Punjab TET Exam includes topic-wise details of each subject included in the exam. Check the PTET 2023 syllabus for paper 1 and paper 2 here.

PSTET Paper 1 Syllabus

Candidates for recruitment as teachers for grades 1–5 are evaluated on their knowledge in PSTET Paper 1 of the 2023 exam. Child Pedagogy, Language, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies are the 5 disciplines on the curriculum. The table below lists the PSTET Syllabus per topic for paper 1.

PSET Paper 1 Syllabus 2023

Child Development and pedagogy

Concept of Inclusive Education

Learning and Pedagogy

Child Development (Primary School Child)'

Language Comprehension

Language Comprehension

Pedagogy of Language development

Language 2

Learning and acquisition

Principles of Language Teaching

Role of listening and speaking

Maths

Community Mathematics

Valuation through formal and informal methods

Problems of Teaching

EVS

Family and Friends

Relationships

Work and Play

Animals

Plants

Food

PSTET Paper 2 Syllabus

The expertise of applicants to be hired as teachers for classes 6 to 8 is tested in PSTET 2023 Paper 2. Child pedagogy, Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science are among the topics covered in the curriculum. The table below lists the specifics of the PSTET Syllabus for paper 2:

PSTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2023

Child development and pedagogy

Principles of the development of children

Influence of Heredity & Environment

Language & Thought

Learning and Pedagogy

How children think and learn;

the social context of learning.

Cognition & Emotions 

Language 1

Language of Comprehension

Pedagogy of Language development

Language 2

Learning and acquisition

Principles of Language Teaching

Role of listening and speaking

Maths

Number System

Knowing our Numbers

Playing with Numbers

 Whole Numbers

Social Science

Contacts with Distant lands

Political Developments

Culture and Science

The Constitution

Parliamentary Government

The Judiciary

PSTET 2023 Exam Pattern

The Punjab School Education Board specifies the PSTET format and publishes it on the webpage. Two papers will be included in the PSTET 2023 exam: Paper I for grades I through V and Paper II for courses VI through VIII.

PSTET Exam Pattern for Paper I

Sections

Number of Questions

Maximum Marks

Child Development & Pedagogy

30

30

Language-I

30

30

Language-II

30

30

Mathematics

30

30

Environment Studies

30

30

Total

150

150

PSTET Exam Pattern for Paper II

Sections

Number of Questions

Maximum Marks

Child Development & Pedagogy

30

30

Language-I

30

30

Language-II

30

30

Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies.

60

60

Total

150

150

PSTET Application Form 2023

Those individuals who are interested and eligible to be selected as primary and secondary school teachers can apply for the PSTET by filling out the Application Form online at the State Council of Education Research Punjab's official website.

  1. The PSTET 2023 online application form will be made available in the first week of November 2023.
  2. The deadline for submitting an online application form is the first week of December 2023.
  3. The first week of December 2023 will see the start of PSTET 2023's online application correction.
  4. Applicants must upload scanned documents into the Application Form as well as pay the application cost while completing the Application Form.
  5. Payment for the application can be made using a debit or credit card.

PSTET 2023 Cut Off

The PSTET cut off is given below for the General, OBC, SC, and ST categories. Check the overall Punjab TET cutoff to get a clear picture of what to expect from the PSTET 2023 Exam.

Name of the category

Cut off marks

General

330 to 342 marks

OBC

314 to 324 marks

SC

292 to 302 marks

ST

275 to 285 marks

PSTET Exam Application Fee 

The Application Fee is different for each category:

Category

For One Paper

Both I and II Paper

General and OBC

INR 600

INR 1200

SC and ST

INR 300

INR 600

PSTET Result 2023

After the exam is successfully completed, the PSTET Result is released. The list of candidates who passed the PSTET Exam is included in the results. On April 3, 2023, the PSTET 2021 Exam results were released while the date for PSTET Results in 2023 has not yet been announced. After a few days following the exam, the PSTET Exam results are made public. By submitting their information, including their roll number and date of birth, candidates may verify their results. The PSTET Results determine which candidates are chosen for various positions in PSTET Recruitment.

PSTET Answer Key 2023

After the examination is over, the PSEB makes the PSTET answer key 2023 available. To download the solutions, follow the instructions below:

  1. Go to the company's website.
  2. Select the link for the complaints portal.
  3. Click on the OMR sheet/answer key enquiry portal.
  4. Enter the necessary information.
  5. Also download and save the PDF answer key.

PSTET Salary for Teachers

A genuine PTET Certificate will be given to applicants who made the PSTET Exam merit list. Applicants can apply for teaching positions in Punjabi government schools with a PS TET qualification. The PSTET Salary Structure varies according to the position sought. While the starting salary for PSTET-certified teachers ranges from INR 10,300 to 34,800. About INR 5,40,000 will be the PSTET Annual Salary. 

How to Prepare for PSTET Exam 2023?

Candidates should consider the following preparation tips as they get ready for the PSTET Exam 2023:

  1. Give each subject an equal amount of time.
  2. Make a good routine and adhere to it every day.
  3. Solve sample papers and the exams from previous years
  4. Candidates must examine the curriculum and exam format before beginning their preparation in order to prevent misunderstanding.
  5. Prepare with quality books and study materials that are accessible on the market.
  6. Use the previous week to review.
  7. Exercise and meditate.
  8. Keep yourself well and don't panic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans. PSTET 2022 exam will be offline or pen and paper based.

Ans. Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) is a recruitment process conducted by the Punjab School Education Board to appoint skillful teachers for Primary Level & Upper Primary Level posts in Punjab.

Ans. As determined by the Punjab Government, the PSTET test is held once a year.

Ans. Candidates’ jobs are not guaranteed even after passing the PSTET exam. The exam is only used to determine eligibility.

Ans. PSTET answer key will be released by PSEB on its official website. Candidates can download the hall ticket in PDF format.

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