Verified from official source on 31 Jul 2026
Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026 — 2000 Posts, Apply from 31 Jul
- Total Posts
- 2000
- Minimum Qualification
- 12th Pass
Overview
Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD), Punjab, under the School Education Department, Government of Punjab, has released the Physical Training Instructor (PTI) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. E-888608/B.D.1/2026205729 for 2,000 Primary Cadre vacancies — one of the largest teaching recruitment drives in Punjab this year. Candidates aged 18 to 37 years who have passed 12th standard along with a Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Physical Education (C.P.Ed/D.P.Ed/B.P.Ed) are eligible to apply for this Punjab government teaching job. Selected Physical Training Instructors will be posted in Primary Cadre government schools across Punjab, responsible for physical education and sports training for young students. The selection process for Punjab PTI 2026 consists of a Written Examination, Document Verification and Medical Examination. Salary details were not specified in the short notice; candidates should check the detailed notification on erd.punjab.gov.in for the applicable pay scale. The Punjab PTI 2026 online application opens on 31 July 2026 at 12:01 AM at erd.punjab.gov.in. The last date to apply has not yet been announced and will be released along with further details on the official website. Application fee is ₹500 for ESM/PwD candidates, ₹750 for SC/ST/BC candidates, and ₹1,500 for all other candidates. For any application-related queries, candidates can contact the helpline at 0172-3115378 or email recruitment@punjabeducation.gov.in. Candidates must read the complete official Punjab PTI 2026 detailed notification, released the same day as applications opened, before applying.
Qualification
- 12th Pass along with a Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Physical Education such as C.P.Ed, D.P.Ed or B.P.Ed
Age Limit
- Minimum 18 years, Maximum 37 years, as on 1 January 2026
- Age relaxation applicable as per Punjab Government rules
Eligibility
- 12th Pass along with Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Physical Education (C.P.Ed/D.P.Ed/B.P.Ed)
- Age between 18 and 37 years, with relaxation as per Punjab Government rules
- Candidates must fulfil all eligibility conditions mentioned in the detailed notification at erd.punjab.gov.in
Important Dates
Short Notice Release
30 Jul 2026
Detailed Notification Release
31 Jul 2026
Application Start
31 Jul 2026
Last Date to Apply
31 Aug 2026
Application Fee
- ESM/PwD candidates: ₹500
- SC/ST/BC candidates: ₹750
- All other candidates: ₹1,500
How to Apply
- Visit erd.punjab.gov.in — the official ERD Punjab website
- Navigate to the Recruitment section and find "Punjab PTI (Primary Cadre) Recruitment 2026"
- Download and read the complete official detailed notification carefully
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill the online application form with correct personal and educational details
- Upload scanned photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee applicable to your category via debit card, credit card or net banking
- Review all details carefully before final submission
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference
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