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
This recruitment is ideal for candidates holding an M.A. in History with at least 55% marks, coupled with a B.Ed degree (with History/Social Science or Social Studies as a teaching subject), and having studied History at the graduation level for three years. It is particularly suitable for eligible individuals seeking a permanent Group-B teaching position within the Punjab State Government's School Education Department, especially those from reserved categories who meet the backlog criteria.
Important Considerations
Candidates who do not possess the specified educational qualifications (M.A. in History with 55%, B.Ed with relevant teaching subjects, and History at graduation) should not apply. Those outside the 18-37 age range (as on 01-01-2026), without applicable relaxations, are also ineligible. Applicants who do not meet Punjab residency requirements for reservation benefits will find their applications less competitive. Individuals looking for a large number of vacancies might find the 10 posts limiting.
Career Impact
Working as a Lecturer (Group-B) within the Punjab School Education Department offers a stable career path with the state government, decent pay, and opportunities to contribute to public education. While the number of vacancies is small, it provides a prestigious opportunity for qualified educators to secure a permanent role in a recognized state government cadre. Long-term growth typically involves professional development and advancement within the departmental hierarchy.
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.
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Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- A Master's degree (M.A.) in History with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university.
- A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree with History or Social Science or Social Studies as a teaching subject, obtained from a UGC-recognized university or institution.
- Candidates must have studied History as an elective subject at the Graduation level for a period of three years.
- Alternatively, any other equivalent qualification recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) is acceptable, provided an equivalency certificate is furnished.
Age Limit Details
- Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes of Punjab: 5 years relaxation in upper age limit.
- Punjab State/Other State/Central Government Employees: Upper age limit up to 45 years as on 01-01-2026.
- Widows and Divorced Women of Punjab State: Upper age limit up to 40 years.
- Physically Handicapped residents of Punjab: 10 years relaxation in upper age limit.
- Ex-servicemen: As per service rules.
- Additionally, a general 5-year upper age limit relaxation is applicable to all categories as per Punjab Government letter dated 10.06.2026.
Salary & Pay Scale
Vacancy Breakdown (Category-wise)
- General (Servicemen)2
- SC-M&B (Servicemen)1
- Ex-Servicemen SC-R&O1
- BC (Servicemen)2
- General (Sports)3
- SC-M&B (Sports)1
How to Apply
- Visit erd.punjab.gov.in and click on 'New Registration'.
- Fill in the required details to complete the registration. Note that only one registration per category is allowed; in case of multiple registrations, only the first one will be considered valid. Registration details cannot be updated or edited later.
- After registration, submit your application(s) online for the relevant subject(s) and advertisement(s) based on your qualifications and discretion.
- Pay the application fee online via the 'Application Fee' link.
- Upon successful fee confirmation, take a printout of the submitted Application Form and keep it safe for future reference. No hard copy of the application form or any other document needs to be sent to the office unless requested.
- Upload a passport-sized photograph (2.5x3.5 inches, 80% face visible including ears) and a postcard-sized photograph (4x6 inches, 80% face visible including ears). Both photos must have a white background, be without cap or goggles, be recently taken (with date of photo printed), clear, and colored.
- Scan and upload thumb impressions of both hands (all fingers) along with scanned signatures on a white paper.
Application Fee
- General and Other Categories: Rs. 2000/-
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST): Rs. 1000/-
- Ex-Servicemen (Self): Nil
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Job Analysis
AI-generated insights
Best-Fit Profile
This recruitment is ideal for candidates holding an M.A. in History with at least 55% marks, coupled with a B.Ed degree (with History/Social Science or Social Studies as a teaching subject), and having studied History at the graduation level for three years. It is particularly suitable for eligible individuals seeking a permanent Group-B teaching position within the Punjab State Government's School Education Department, especially those from reserved categories who meet the backlog criteria.
Important Considerations
Candidates who do not possess the specified educational qualifications (M.A. in History with 55%, B.Ed with relevant teaching subjects, and History at graduation) should not apply. Those outside the 18-37 age range (as on 01-01-2026), without applicable relaxations, are also ineligible. Applicants who do not meet Punjab residency requirements for reservation benefits will find their applications less competitive. Individuals looking for a large number of vacancies might find the 10 posts limiting.
Career Impact
Working as a Lecturer (Group-B) within the Punjab School Education Department offers a stable career path with the state government, decent pay, and opportunities to contribute to public education. While the number of vacancies is small, it provides a prestigious opportunity for qualified educators to secure a permanent role in a recognized state government cadre. Long-term growth typically involves professional development and advancement within the departmental hierarchy.
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.