Lecturer History
Important Dates
Published
Jun. 25, 2026
Starts
Jul. 1, 2026
Deadline
Jul. 31, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Latest from Directorate of Recruitment, Punjab Police
Corrigendum for Lecturer Recruitment Conditions Viewing Date
23 Jun 2026Application conditions for Lecturer cadre (backlog) recruitment will now be available on the office website from 25.06.2026 instead of 23.06.2026 due to technical reasons.
Corrigendum for Lecturer Recruitment Conditions Viewing Date
23 Jun 2026Application conditions for Lecturer recruitment will now be available on the website from 25.06.2026 instead of 23.06.2026.
Job Analysis
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Best-Fit Profile
Individuals with a strong academic background in History (M.A. with at least 55% marks) coupled with a B.Ed. degree, possessing a passion for teaching at the school level. Candidates must meet the specific age criteria and be residents of Punjab to avail reservation benefits. This role is ideal for those seeking a stable, permanent government position within the state's education sector.
Important Considerations
Candidates lacking the specific M.A. in History and B.Ed. qualifications, or those who do not meet the minimum percentage criteria, should not apply. Individuals who cannot fulfill the Punjab residency requirement (if seeking reservation) or the age limits will not be considered. The application fee is substantial (Rs. 2000 for general, Rs. 1000 for SC/ST), so applicants should ensure they meet all criteria before applying.
Career Impact
This is a Group-B post within the Punjab School Education Department, offering a respectable pay scale and job security inherent with state government employment. A lecturer position in the education sector provides opportunities for contributing to academic development and professional growth within the state's public education system.
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Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess an M.A. in History with at least 55% marks.
- Candidates must also have a B.Ed. with History, Social Science, or Social Studies as a teaching subject from a UGC-recognized university or institution.
- Alternatively, candidates should have studied History as an elective subject during their Graduation for a period of three years.
- Any other equivalent qualification is acceptable, provided a certificate of equivalency from a UGC-recognized university is furnished.
Age Limit Details
- General Age Limit: 18 to 37 years as on January 1, 2026.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST and Backward Classes of Punjab: 5 years in upper age limit.
- Punjab, Other States, and Central Government Employees: Upper age limit up to 45 years as on January 1, 2026.
- Widows and Divorced Women of Punjab: Upper age limit up to 40 years.
- Persons with Disabilities of Punjab: 10 years in upper age limit.
- Ex-Servicemen of Punjab: Age reduced by service period plus 3 years.
- As per Punjab Government letter dated 10.06.2026, all categories will receive an additional 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit.
- Important Note: Candidates can claim age relaxation under only one applicable clause, whichever offers the highest benefit.
Salary & Pay Scale
Vacancy Breakdown (Category-wise)
- GENERAL80
- S.C. (M&B)20
- S.C. (R&O)19
- B.C.18
- EX SERVICEMEN - GENERAL12
- EX SERVICEMEN - SC-M&B4
- EX SERVICEMEN - SC-R&O4
- EX SERVICEMEN - BC4
- SPORTS - GENERAL4
- SPORTS - SC-M&B1
- SPORTS - SC-R&O1
- PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED - VISUALLY IMPAIRED2
- PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED - HEARING IMPAIRED2
- PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED - ORTHO2
- PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED - I.D/M.D3
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: erd.punjab.gov.in.
- Candidates can apply for only one category.
- Start by clicking on the "New Registration" link and fill in the required details. Note that registration details cannot be updated or edited later.
- After registration, candidates should submit their application(s) online against the respective advertisement(s) based on their discretion and eligibility.
- Pay the application fee online through the "Application Fee" link.
- Upon successful fee confirmation, take a printout of the Application Form for future reference. No hard copy needs to be sent to the office.
- Document Uploads:
- Upload a passport-size photograph (2.5x3.5 inches, 80% face visible including ears) with a white background. The photo must be recent, without a cap or glasses, and include the date of photography.
- Upload a scanned image of fingerprints of both hands and signature on a white paper.
Application Fee
- General and Other Categories: Rs. 2000/-
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST): Rs. 1000/-
- Ex-Servicemen (Self): No Fee
- Note: Dependants of Ex-Servicemen are required to pay the applicable fee. Fee exemption for ex-servicemen is subject to conditions, including non-discharge from service due to own request or before completion of fixed term.
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Job Analysis
AI-generated insights
Best-Fit Profile
Individuals with a strong academic background in History (M.A. with at least 55% marks) coupled with a B.Ed. degree, possessing a passion for teaching at the school level. Candidates must meet the specific age criteria and be residents of Punjab to avail reservation benefits. This role is ideal for those seeking a stable, permanent government position within the state's education sector.
Important Considerations
Candidates lacking the specific M.A. in History and B.Ed. qualifications, or those who do not meet the minimum percentage criteria, should not apply. Individuals who cannot fulfill the Punjab residency requirement (if seeking reservation) or the age limits will not be considered. The application fee is substantial (Rs. 2000 for general, Rs. 1000 for SC/ST), so applicants should ensure they meet all criteria before applying.
Career Impact
This is a Group-B post within the Punjab School Education Department, offering a respectable pay scale and job security inherent with state government employment. A lecturer position in the education sector provides opportunities for contributing to academic development and professional growth within the state's public education system.
Note: This is a helpful, AI-generated overview designed to save you time. Always refer to the official PDF notification for complete and final details.
Official Links
Prepare Your Application Documents
🔒 100% Secure & In-Browser: Filling out the application form? Use these free utilities to easily format and compress your uploads. All tools process files locally in your browser—nothing is ever uploaded to our servers.
Smart Image Resizer
Compress photo/signature to exact KB limits (e.g. 20-50KB) for SSC, UPSC.
Passport Photo Maker
Crop and tile photos into printable A4 or 4x6 sheet grids.
Signature Extractor
Remove gray shadows & shadows from signature photos.
Image to PDF Combiner
Merge multiple marksheets/certificates into a single lightweight PDF.
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Latest from Directorate of Recruitment, Punjab Police
Corrigendum for Lecturer Recruitment Conditions Viewing Date
23 Jun 2026Application conditions for Lecturer cadre (backlog) recruitment will now be available on the office website from 25.06.2026 instead of 23.06.2026 due to technical reasons.
Corrigendum for Lecturer Recruitment Conditions Viewing Date
23 Jun 2026Application conditions for Lecturer recruitment will now be available on the website from 25.06.2026 instead of 23.06.2026.