PSTET Eligibility Criteria 2021: Qualification & Age Limits

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PSTET Eligibility Criteria 2021: The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has extended the registration period for the PSTET Exam 2021. The last date of submission of the PSTET application form has been extended to the 8th of December 2021. The PSTET Exam 2021 will be held on 24th December 2021. The candidates are advised to go through the PSTET Eligibility Criteria before submitting their PSTET online application form 2021. Without complying with the PSTET eligibility criteria might potentially lead to disqualification and rejection of your application. It is highly recommended to check whether the aspiring applicant is eligible for the PSTET exam 2021. In this article, the Punjab TET eligibility criteria 2021 are mentioned in detail.

PSTET 2021 Notification

PSTET Eligibility Criteria 2021: Overview

The PSTET or Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test is a state-level examination conducted by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) to test the eligibility of the candidates by the set standard of the boards. The PSTET exam 2021 is one of the most important examinations for candidates who wish to become government teachers in schools in Punjab. To know more, the candidates should check out the following table.

Exam Name	Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET)
Conducting Body	Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)
Exam Level	State-level
Exam Frequency	Once in a year
Exam Mode	Conventional (pen and paper)
Exam Duration	Two and a half hours
Language	Bilingual ( English and Hindi)
Exam Purpose	To recruit teachers for Primary (classes I to V) and Upper Primary (classes VI to VIII) Sections in Government Schools in Punjab

PSTET Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2021

PSTET Eligibility Criteria 2021: Important Date

The last date of submission of the PSTET online application form 2021 has been extended until 8th December 2021. The candidates are advised to check the following table to stay updated about the recent updates of the PSTET Exam 2021.

Events	Dates
PSTET 2021 Registration starts	25th November 2021
PSTET 2021 Registration ends	8th December 2021 [Extended]
The application correction window starts	10th to 13th December 2021
PSTET Admit card release date	16th December 2021
PSTET exam date	24th December 2021
PSTET Answer key	To be announced
PSTET result	To be announced

PSTET Exam Date OUT 2021

PSTET Online Application Form 2021

PSTET Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit 2021

The PSEB has released the PSTET eligibility criteria 2021 for Primary and Upper Primary Teachers posts. The aspiring candidates have cleared the 12th standard with at least 50% marks and candidates with graduation or diploma in elementary education can also apply to become eligible for the post of primary teacher. Candidates having graduation degree from a recognized university and also a B.ED degree, a D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed degree can apply to become eligible for the post of upper primary teacher. The Punjab TET eligibility criteria 2021 are mentioned below in-depth.

Educational Qualification For PSTET 2021

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Educational Qualification

PSTET Paper 1: Class I to V (Primary)

Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education.

Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education, in accordance with the NCTE.

Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Education (Special Education)*.

Candidates who possessed “Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)” are now eligible for becoming Teachers for Classes I-V: Primary Stage. Such Candidates has mandatory to undergo a six-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by the NCTE, within two years of such appointment as a primary teacher.

PSTET Paper 2: Class VI to VIII (Upper Primary)

Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education.

Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1- year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).

Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure).

Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4- year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.

Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1- year B.Ed. (Special Education).
Any candidate having qualified B.Ed Programme recognized by the NCTE is eligible to appear in TET exam.

PSTET Eligibility Criteria 2021: Other Criterion

There are some other Punjab TET eligibility criteria 2021 that are mentioned in the following table. The candidates are highly advised to check the eligibility criteria to ensure that they are eligible for the PSTET Exam 2021.

Nationality	Indian (belonging to the State of Punjab)
Number of Attempts	No limit
Work Experience	Not Required
Age limit	Lower Age limit is 18 years. No upper age limit

PSTET Previous Year Paper

PSTET Eligibility Criteria 2021: Age Limit

The minimum age limit to apply for the PSTET exam 2021 is 18 years. However, there is no upper age limit for the candidates aspiring to apply for the PSTET 2021 exam.

PSTET Admit Card 2021

PSTET Eligibility Criteria 2021: FAQs

Q. What is the exam conducting body for the PSTET exam 2021?

A. The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) is the conducting authority of the PSTET exam 2021.

Q. How many times is the PSTET exam 2021 conducted in a year?

A. The PSTET exam 2021 is conducted once a year.

Q. What is the PSTET exam date 2021?

A. The PSTET exam date 2021 is 24th December 2021 for Paper-I and Paper-II.

Q. Will I get a job after clearing the PSTET exam 2021?

A. Qualifying PSTET exam 2021 does not guarantee jobs to the candidates. The exam is merely an eligibility test.

Q. What is the minimum qualification for PSTET Exam 2021?

A. Candidates have to pass the 12th standard with a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible to apply for PSTET Exam 2021.

Important Links
PSTET 2021 Notification	PSTET Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2021	PSTET Exam Date OUT 2021
PSTET Online Application Form 2021	PSTET Previous Year Paper	PSTET Admit Card 202 1
PSTET Cut-Off Marks	PSTET Eligibility Criteria	PSTET Subject-Wise Preparation Tips