Punjab Teaching Jobs 2026 – Latest School and College Vacancies
Hey Arvind! From Ludhiana, Punjab, teaching jobs in 2026 are active, especially in government schools through the Department of School Education Punjab, Education Recruitment Board (ERB), and PSSSB. As of March 9, 2026 (evening IST), key focus is on ongoing processes like Special Educator Teachers (Master Cadre recruitment public notice), ETT (Elementary Teacher Training) counseling/provisional lists, and PSTET 2026 (Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test) ongoing—mandatory for most govt school teaching posts.
No massive new school teacher recruitment notification this month (like bulk PRT/TGT), but ERB has public notices for Special Educators and ETT selections. For colleges, Panjab University Affiliated Colleges has ongoing Assistant Professor/Principal applications (last date April 6, 2026 in some ads). Private schools/colleges in Ludhiana/Punjab have frequent openings for teachers.
Total active teaching-related govt vacancies? Hundreds in ongoing drives (e.g., Special Educators, ETT counseling), plus eligibility via PSTET. Private: Hundreds in Ludhiana area.
Latest School Teaching Vacancies & Updates – March 2026
- Special Educator Teachers (Master Cadre) Recruitment
Public notice released (ongoing process). - Vacancies: Not specified in latest notice (previous cycles had hundreds).
- Eligibility: Relevant qualification in Special Education (e.g., B.Ed Special Ed, diploma).
- Status: Public notice on erd.punjab.gov.in—check for counseling/selection.
- Ideal for special needs teaching in govt schools.
- ETT (Elementary Teacher Training) Recruitment
Provisional selection lists and counseling ongoing. - Public Notices: Counseling dated 9-11 March 2026, previous 18 Feb, 28-29 Jan.
- Waiting List: Provisional for 849 candidates (Jan 20, 2026 update).
- Eligibility: ETT/D.El.Ed qualified.
- Apply/Check: erd.punjab.gov.in (public notices for updates).
- PSTET 2026 (Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test)
Mandatory for govt school teachers (PRT/TGT). - Notification: Released Feb 2026.
- Exam Date: March 15, 2026 (offline OMR-based).
- Admit Card: Available March 9–15, 2026 on pstet2025.org.
- Application: Closed (Feb 6–20, correction till Feb 23).
- Qualify to apply for future school teacher posts.
- Other School Updates
No bulk PRT/TGT notification yet—watch erd.punjab.gov.in or educationrecruitmentboard.com for new drives. Previous cycles had 725 Special Educators (PRT/Master Cadre).
Latest College Teaching Vacancies – March 2026
- Panjab University Affiliated Colleges Recruitment
Ongoing for Assistant Professor/Principal in Punjab colleges. - Vacancies: Multiple (e.g., 348+ ads, 15,987 applications submitted so far).
- Eligibility: Master’s + NET/PhD (UGC norms), subject-specific.
- Last Date: Varies (e.g., April 6, 2026 in recent ads).
- Apply Online: facultyjobs.puchd.ac.in (recruitment portal).
- Great for lecturers—check for Ludhiana colleges.
- Punjab Group of Colleges / Private Colleges
Assistant Professor/Professor roles—apply via pgc.edu or college sites.
Subjects: Various (e.g., Computer Science in some campuses).
Quick Comparison Table: Key Teaching Vacancies March 2026
| Recruitment / Post | Vacancies (Approx) | Eligibility | Status / Last Date | Salary (Approx) | Apply/Check Site | Best For? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Educator Teachers (Master Cadre) | Hundreds (ongoing) | B.Ed Special Ed / Relevant | Public notice ongoing | Govt scale | erd.punjab.gov.in | Special needs teaching |
| ETT Teacher Recruitment | Varies (counseling) | ETT/D.El.Ed | Counseling March 9-11 | Level entry | erd.punjab.gov.in | Primary school entry |
| PSTET 2026 (Eligibility Test) | Qualifying | B.Ed/Graduation | Exam: March 15, 2026 | N/A | pstet2025.org (admit card) | Mandatory for govt schools |
| Panjab Univ Affiliated Colleges Asst Prof | Multiple | Master’s + NET/PhD | April 6, 2026 (some) | UGC scale | facultyjobs.puchd.ac.in | College lecturers |
How to Apply / Stay Updated
- Visit erd.punjab.gov.in (School Education) or sssb.punjab.gov.in (PSSSB) for notices.
- For PSTET: pstet2025.org—download admit card if applied.
- College: facultyjobs.puchd.ac.in—register and apply online.
- Prep: TET syllabus (child development, languages, subjects), pedagogy. Use Adda247/Testbook.
- Ludhiana locals: Check private schools (e.g., Guru Ram Dass Academy) or Panjab Univ affiliates for quick roles.
No mega bulk teacher recruitment this week, but ongoing processes and PSTET exam on March 15 could open doors. Watch erd.punjab.gov.in daily!