ERD Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026: Notification OUT for 2,000 Posts, Apply Online
ERD Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026: Notification OUT for 2,000 Posts, Apply Online
The ERD Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued for 2,000 Primary Cadre Physical Training Instructor posts in Punjab. The recruitment is governed by the Punjab State Elementary Education (Physical Training Instructor) Service Rules. Candidates should check the prescribed qualification, Punjabi language requirement, written test, Physical Eligibility Test and sports-achievement weightage before applying.
ERD Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026
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ERD Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Particular |
Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Authority |
Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab |
Department |
Punjab Education Department |
Post Name |
Physical Training Instructor (PTI) |
Cadre |
Primary Cadre |
Total Vacancies |
2,000 |
Recruitment Type |
Direct Recruitment |
Application Mode |
Online |
Selection |
Written Test + Physical Eligibility Test + Sports Achievement Weightage |
Official Website |
erd.punjab.gov.in |
Advertisement/Notification |
As per official notification |
The notification provides 2,000 fresh vacancies, including 650 vacancies reserved for women.
Punjab PTI Vacancy 2026 – Category-wise Details
Category |
Total Vacancies |
Vacancies Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
General |
780 |
220 |
SC (M&B) |
200 |
80 |
SC (R&O) |
200 |
80 |
BC |
200 |
80 |
Ex-Serviceman – General |
140 |
80 |
Ex-Serviceman – SC (M&B) |
40 |
As per notification |
Ex-Serviceman – SC (R&O) |
40 |
As per notification |
Ex-Serviceman – BC |
40 |
As per notification |
Sports – General |
40 |
20 |
Sports – SC (M&B) |
10 |
As per notification |
Sports – SC (R&O) |
10 |
As per notification |
Physically Handicapped – Visually Impaired |
20 |
5 |
Physically Handicapped – Hearing Impaired |
20 |
5 |
Physically Handicapped – Ortho |
20 |
5 |
Physically Handicapped – I.D/M.D |
20 |
5 |
Freedom Fighter |
20 |
10 |
Economically Weaker Section |
200 |
60 |
Total |
2,000 |
650 |
ERD Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Notification Date |
As per official notification |
Application Start Date |
01 Aug, 2026 |
Last Date to Apply |
31 Aug ,2026 |
Admit Card |
Notified soon |
Written Examination |
Notified soon |
Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The notification mentions the following application-related fee amounts:
Particular |
Fee |
|---|---|
Application/Examination Fee |
Rs. 2,000/- |
Fee for relevant category as specified |
Rs. 1,000/- |
Exact category applicability |
As per official notification |
Payment Mode |
Online |
Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Age Limit |
18 to 37 Years |
Age Calculation Date |
01 January 2026 |
Minimum Age |
18 Years |
Maximum Age |
37 Years |
Punjab PTI Vacancy 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The revised rules specify the qualification for appointment to the PTI service.
Post |
Cadre |
Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
Physical Training Instructor |
Primary Cadre |
10+2 qualification with at least a two-year Diploma/Certificate in Physical Education such as D.P.Ed./C.P.Ed. or an equivalent course/nomenclature |
The notification specifically states that candidates with 10+2 qualification and at least a two-year Diploma or Certificate in Physical Education, including D.P.Ed./C.P.Ed. or an equivalent course, meet the stated qualification requirement.
Punjabi Language Requirement
Knowledge of Punjabi is an important eligibility condition.
Candidates appointed through direct recruitment must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or an equivalent Punjabi examination specified by the Government.
For Group-C service, candidates must also qualify a Punjabi Language qualifying test at Matriculation level with at least 50% marks. This test is mandatory, and failure to obtain the minimum qualifying marks can disqualify a candidate from the final merit list.
Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of the following major stages:
1. Written Test
Candidates have to qualify the written examination conducted by the recruiting agency or Education Recruitment Directorate.
The written test carries a maximum of 70 marks. The examination consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
2. Physical Eligibility Test
The Physical Eligibility Test is qualifying in nature.
Candidates must successfully complete 3 out of the 5 prescribed components to qualify.
The five components are:
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30-metre Flying Start
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Standing Broad Jump
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Shuttle Run 6 × 10 metres
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Bend and Reach
-
1600-metre Running
Physical Test Standards
Component |
Male |
Female |
|---|---|---|
30-metre Flying Start |
5 seconds |
5.40 seconds |
Standing Broad Jump |
1.40 metre |
1.20 metre |
Shuttle Run 6 × 10 m |
17.50 seconds |
18.50 seconds |
Bend and Reach |
2 cm |
2 cm |
1600-metre Run |
8 minutes |
9 minutes 30 seconds |
Candidates need to qualify in three of the five components.
3. Sports Achievement Weightage
Sports achievement carries a maximum of 30 marks.
| Sports Grade | Marks |
|---|---|
| Grade A | 30 |
| Grade B | 25 |
| Grade C | 10 |
| Grade D | 5 |
Thus, the overall selection framework provides 70 marks for the written test + 30 marks for sports achievement = 100 marks.
The notification also clarifies that this sports-achievement weightage does not affect candidates applying under the sports quota, for whom the Punjab Sportsmen Recruitment Rules, 1988 remain applicable.
Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 Salary / Pay Scale
The uploaded notification does not provide a clearly readable consolidated salary/pay-scale figure in the extracted text.
Therefore:
Salary/Pay Scale: As per official notification and applicable Punjab Government service rules.
Candidates should check the final recruitment advertisement and applicable Punjab State Elementary Education (Physical Training Instructor) Service Rules for complete salary, allowances and service conditions.
How to Apply for ERD Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026
Candidates should follow these steps when the online application window is activated:
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Visit the official ERD Punjab website.
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Open the PTI Recruitment 2026 notification/application link.
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Read the eligibility conditions carefully.
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Complete the New Registration process.
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Enter personal, educational and other required details.
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Upload the required photograph and documents in the prescribed format.
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Review all information carefully.
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Pay the applicable application fee online.
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Submit the application form.
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Download and print the final Application Form/Confirmation for future reference.
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FAQs – ERD Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026
1. How many vacancies are announced under ERD Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026?
A total of 2,000 Primary Cadre Physical Training Instructor vacancies have been notified. Out of these, 650 vacancies are reserved for women.
2. What is the qualification for Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have 10+2 qualification with at least a two-year Diploma or Certificate in Physical Education, such as D.P.Ed./C.P.Ed. or an equivalent course, as prescribed in the notification.
3. What is the Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 physical test?
The Physical Eligibility Test contains five components: 30-metre Flying Start, Standing Broad Jump, Shuttle Run, Bend and Reach, and 1600-metre running. Candidates must qualify in at least three of the five components.
4. What is the Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 selection process?
Selection is based on a 70-mark written test and 30 marks for sports achievements, along with the qualifying Physical Eligibility Test.
5. What is the ERD Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 application fee?
The notification's fee section mentions Rs. 2,000/- and Rs. 1,000/- fee amounts. The exact applicability depends on the candidate/category as specified in the official notification.