Brief Description:
The Punjab Education Recruitment Board invites online applications for 725 Special Education Teacher (TGT/PGT) posts in government schools across Punjab under the Inclusive Education scheme. Interested candidates can apply online from 24 July 2025 to 12 August 2025 at educationrecruitmentboard.com. The selection process involves a written test, document verification, and preparation of a final merit list, with reservation as per Punjab Govt norms. Find below the post-wise, category-wise vacancies, eligibility, selection process, previous year cut off marks, and important dates. |
| Punjab Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates |
| Notification Released |
22 July 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date |
24 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
12 August 2025 |
| Admit Card Download |
To be notified |
| Written Exam Date |
To be announced |
| Result Declaration |
After exam |
| Post and Category Wise Vacancy Distribution (Official) |
| Post Name |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Total |
| Special Education Teacher (TGT – VI–VIII) |
180 |
90 |
135 |
65 |
55 |
525 |
| Special Education Teacher (PGT – IX–XII) |
68 |
36 |
44 |
18 |
34 |
200 |
| Grand Total |
725 |
| * For full details of PwBD, Sports, ESM, refer to official PDF. |
| Previous 5 Years Cut Off Marks (Written Exam) |
| Year |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Ex-Servicemen |
| 2024 |
92 |
86 |
71 |
68 |
82 |
65 |
| 2023 |
94 |
85 |
69 |
66 |
80 |
62 |
| 2022 |
91 |
84 |
70 |
65 |
78 |
61 |
| 2021 |
89 |
83 |
67 |
64 |
76 |
60 |
| 2020 |
88 |
82 |
66 |
63 |
75 |
59 |
| Note: Marks out of 150. These cut offs are indicative (official records may vary slightly by post/year/shift). |
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification:
- TGT: Graduation + B.Ed. (Special Education) OR Graduation + B.Ed. (General) + 2-year Diploma/Certificate in Special Education (RCI recognized).
- PGT: PG in relevant subject + B.Ed. (Special Education) OR PG + B.Ed (General) + 2-year Special Ed Diploma/Cert.
- All applicants must have qualified PSTET (Paper-II for TGT; relevant for PGT).
- Must be RCI registered.
- Age Limit: 18-37 years (as on 1 July 2025). Age relaxation as per Punjab norms.
- Domicile: Punjab state & pass Punjabi till Matric.
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| Category |
Application Fee |
| General, OBC, EWS |
₹1000/- |
| SC, ST, PwBD |
₹500/- |
| Ex-Servicemen |
₹0/- (Exempted) |
| Pay fees online only. |
Selection Process:
- Written Exam (Objective MCQ – 150 marks, minimum qualifying as per notice)
- Document Verification of shortlisted
- Preparation of Final Merit
- Reservation as per law
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Salary & Posting:
- TGT: ₹35,400/- ; PGT: ₹47,600/- (7th CPC + allowances)
- Posting in Punjab Govt schools at district/block level.
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How to Apply:
- Go to educationrecruitmentboard.com
- Click on “Apply Online” under Special Educator Teacher 2025
- Register with email and mobile, fill out the application form
- Upload all required documents: photo, signature, qualification, RCI/PSTET, category certificate
- Pay the fee and submit by 12 August 2025
- Print/save application form for record
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Q1: How many posts are there for each category?
A: TGT: UR 180 | OBC 90 | SC 135 | ST 65 | EWS 55 | Total 525. PGT: UR 68 | OBC 36 | SC 44 | ST 18 | EWS 34 | Total 200.
- Q2: What is the previous year cut off for General?
A: Last year (2024) – 92/150 for UR. See table above for more years and categories.
- Q3: Who can apply?
A: B.Ed. (Special/General + RCI Diploma), PSTET, age 18–37, Punjabi till Matric, and Punjab domicile.
- Q4: What is the application fee?
A: ₹1000/- (Gen/OBC/EWS), ₹500/- (SC/ST/PwBD), Ex-servicemen free.
- Q5: What is the minimum qualifying marks?
A: Usually 40% for UR/EWS/OBC, 35% for SC/ST/PwBD, subject to cut-off and merit as per notification.
- Q6: Is PSTET and RCI registration necessary?
A: Yes, both are mandatory for all categories.
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Best wishes to all Punjab SET aspirants for 2025 recruitment!
