Punjab Master Cadre
Direct recruitment of subject teachers (Master/Mistress) for Classes 6-10 in Punjab government schools, in subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Punjabi and Hindi.
Eligibility
Graduation with at least 55% (relaxation for reserved categories) with the relevant subject studied as per the advertisement, plus B.Ed, plus a pass in Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test Paper 2 (PSTET-2) or CTET Paper II as allowed in the notice. Punjabi at matriculation level is required for Punjab government jobs.
Age limit: 18-37 years (relaxation for SC/BC/PwD/ex-servicemen and Punjab government employees as per rules)
Exam pattern
Previous cycles used a written test of 150 objective questions, 150 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, with no negative marking, offered in Punjabi and English. Around three-quarters of the paper is on the subject and the rest on general knowledge, Punjab affairs, reasoning, pedagogy and language. Merit is based on the written test followed by document scrutiny.
Syllabus at a glance
Subject knowledge at Class 6-10 Punjab School Education Board level extended to graduation level, teaching methodology and pedagogy, general knowledge with emphasis on Punjab history, geography and culture, logical reasoning, and Punjabi/English language.
Upcoming dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Next Master Cadre advertisement (preparations reported in March 2026; 2,000-4,000 posts expected) | TBA (expected late 2026 - early 2027) | expected |
| Online application window | TBA (usually 3-4 weeks after advertisement) | tba |
| Written test | TBA (usually 2-4 months after application closes) | tba |
| Result and document scrutiny | TBA | tba |
Expected dates follow the usual calendar; confirm on the official notification before planning.
Free prep material
Standard books
- NCERT and PSEB textbooks, Classes 6-12, for your subject
- Child Development and Pedagogy - Disha Experts (Disha Publication)
- Lucent's General Knowledge - Lucent Publication
- Objective General English - S.P. Bakshi (Arihant)
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning - R.S. Aggarwal (S. Chand)
How toppers play it
- No negative marking in previous cycles: attempt every question and use the last 10 minutes to fill any blanks.
- The subject section carries most of the marks; cover PSEB Class 6-10 textbooks fully, then graduation-level topics.
- Prepare Punjab-specific GK (Sikh history, Punjab geography, rivers, districts, culture and government schemes); it is a reliable scoring block.
- Clear PSTET-2 well before the advertisement, since a valid certificate is required on the closing date.
- Solve the 2021 and 2022 Master Cadre papers from the ERD answer keys to learn the question style.