Qualifying round for teaching vacancies

Gauri Chabra

Teaching. Yes, this work is the most important these days. Especially in times when technology wires our emotions, climate change pervades our lives and information overload our brains. In such a scenario, a sift is required. This can be done only by a teacher. To build the skills that will take us into the 22nd century, we need teachers with the training and support to ignite curiosity and foster creative problem-solving.

For all those who wish to join this noble profession, here is a shout out for the upcoming PSTET ie Punjab State Teachers Eligibility Test. It is conducted by the State Council of Educational Research & Training, Punjab for the post of teachers in state government, Mandal Parishad, Zila Parishad, Municipality, Private Aided & Un-aided Schools for the class I-VII. 

Candidates can apply for the PSTET exam by registering themselves through the Online Application Form, from the official website.

The PSTET Exam will be held by the PSEB under the guidance of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Punjab. 

The Punjab Board has termed the December 2019 exam as “PSTET 2018” which will be conducted on December 15, 2019. 

The PSTET Registration/ Application link is now active on the official website pstet.net. 

The Punjab STET online application process will go on till November 25, 2019. 

The PSTET Paper-I is for Class I-V teachers; while the PSTET Paper-II is for Class VI-VIII teachers.

Eligibility  

Candidates should have following qualifications as prescribed by the NCTE:

Educational Qualification

For Paper I (Primary Teachers - Classes I To V)

• Applying candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50 per cent marks and passed OR appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education 
• Applicants need to obtain 50 per cent minimum marks in Senior Secondary or its equivalent examination & finalised or appearing in final/ last year of four-year Bachelor in Elementary Education.

For Paper II (Secondary Teachers - Classes VI To VIII)

• Applicants must have passed in graduation or final year of a two-year diploma in education elementary education.
• Aspirants must have qualified graduation with minimum 55 per cent marks or appearing in 1 year Bachelor Degree in B.Ed

Essential Qualification

Candidates should be passed/appearing in BEd/Senior Secondary with at least 50 per cent marks for both sections.

How to apply

You can apply via Online /Offline mode by filling up the application forms on the Official Website of the Department i.e. www.tetpunjab.com. Participants will be shortlisted by marks scored in the entrance exam and would also have to go for the final round personal interview.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test will be conducted on two phases for Paper-I & Paper-II. 

The detailed exam pattern and structure of the PSTET 2018 Exam is:

• 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in each paper
• Each question carries one mark
• There will be no negative marking.
• Candidates who wish to teach classes I to VIII will have to appear in both papers (Paper I and Paper II)

While the role of a teacher has never been more important, we need to make sure more people audition and join this noble profession.

see sample test paper online

Validity of PSTET certificate

All qualified Applicants will have seven years of validity period for the PSTET certificate from the date of announcement of result for all category candidates (consisting both reserved & unreserved category).

Number of Attempts

There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a PSTET certificate. A person qualified in PSTET may also appear again for improving his/her score. The PSTET shall apply to the Schools owned and managed by the Punjab State Government/Local Bodies and aided school. PSTET may also apply to the unaided private schools who may exercise the option of considering the PSTET.

Important Dates

Last date for online application November 25, 2019

Last date of the application fee November 25, 2019

Application correction starts November 26, 2019

Application correction end November 28, 2019

Admit Card: December 9,  2019

Exam date: December 15, 2019