Punjab Special Educator Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025, Download Subject Wise PDF

The Department of Education, Punjab, has officially released the syllabus and exam pattern for the 332 Special Educator (Master Cadre) posts announced on July 21, 2025. The last date to apply for these posts was September 23, 2025. Candidates preparing for this recruitment can now check the complete Punjab Special Educator Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 on the official website, www.educationrecruitmentboard.com. The written test will include two papers – Paper 1 (Punjabi Language) and Paper 2 (Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions). The exam date will be announced through a separate public notice.

Punjab Special Educator Syllabus 2025

The Punjab Special Educator Syllabus 2025 is divided into two parts – Part A (General Section) and Part B (Special Education Core Component). Part A carries 40 marks and tests general awareness, reasoning, language comprehension, and teaching aptitude, while Part B carries 60 marks and focuses on core concepts of Special Education. Together, they form the foundation for evaluating candidates’ teaching knowledge and understanding of inclusive education.

Punjab Special Educator Exam Pattern 2025

The Punjab Special Educator Exam 2025 will include two papers: Paper 1- Punjabi Language (Compulsory) and Paper 2- Objective Multiple Choice Paper consisting of Part A and Part B.

• Total Marks: 100
• Question Type: Objective (MCQs)
• Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen and Paper)
• Language of Paper: English and Punjabi
• Duration: To be notified by the department

Punjab Special Educator Master Cadre Marks Distribution 2025

The Punjab Special Educator Master Cadre Exam 2025 carries a total of 100 marks divided into two main parts. Part A consists of 40 marks covering General Awareness, ICT, Arithmetic and Reasoning, Teaching Aptitude, and Language Skills in Punjabi, English, and Hindi. Part B, carrying 60 marks, focuses entirely on the Special Education Core Component, assessing candidates’ understanding of inclusive education, disabilities, pedagogy, and related policies.

Punjab Special Educator Syllabus Details

Part A – General Section (40 Marks)

1. General Awareness (8 Marks)

• Punjab History & Culture: Physical features of Punjab: Ancient history, social, religious, and economic life, Development of language, literature, and arts, Teachings and history of Sikh Gurus and Saints, Sikh rulers and Punjab’s contribution to India’s freedom movement
• General Knowledge & Current Affairs: Punjab, national, and international current events, Political, environmental, sports, and science, developments, Geography and economic issues

2. Information and Communication Technology (3 Marks)

• Introduction to computers
• GUI-based operating systems
• Elements of word processing and spreadsheets
• Computer communication and collaboration
• Making small presentations
• Basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

3. Arithmetic, Numerical Ability & Reasoning (4 Marks)

• Arithmetic: Missing numbers,Series completion, Mensuration (length, area, volume), Distance and speed, Fractions and ratios, Geometry and percentages
• Reasoning: Logical reasoning, Analytical reasoning, Mental ability

4. Teaching Aptitude and Methodology (10 Marks)

• Learning environment
• Instructional facilities and support materials
• Pedagogy of teaching
• Inclusive teaching and digital modes (DIKSHA, Swayam Prabha)
• ICT-based teaching methods
• Education policies of India
  National Curriculum Framework (NCF)

5. Test of Language & Comprehension (15 Marks)

Punjabi (5 Marks):

• Correct and incorrect spellings (ਸੁੱਧ-ਅਸ਼ੁੱਧ ਸ਼ਬਦਜੋੜ)
• Prefixes and suffixes (ਅਗੇਤਰ ਅਤੇ ਪਿਛੇਤਰ)
• Synonyms and antonyms (ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ/ਵਿਰੋਧੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ)
• Noun, pronoun, and verb usage
• Gender and number
• Idioms and phrases (ਅਖਾਣ ਤੇ ਮੁਹਾਵਰੇ)
• One-word substitution (ਬਹੁਤੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਦੀ ਥਾਂ ਇੱਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ)
• English to Punjabi translation
• Unseen passage (ਅਣਡਿੱਠਾ ਪੈਰ੍ਹਾ)

English (5 Marks):

• Fill in the blanks
• Synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms
• Error detection and correction
• Active and passive voice
• Verbs and narration
• Idioms and phrases
• One-word substitutes
• Reading comprehension

Hindi (5 Marks):

• Fill in the blanks (रिक्त स्थान भरो)
• Noun, pronoun, and adverb (संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया विशेषण)
• Gender and number (लिंग, वचन)
• Synonyms and antonyms (समानार्थी, विलोम)
• Voice (वाच्य) and verb (क्रिया)
• Idioms and proverbs (मुहावरे और लोकोकति)
• One-word substitution (एक शब्द विकल्प)
• Reading comprehension (अनदेखा अंश-बोध)

Part B – Special Education (Core Component) (60 Marks)

1. Introduction to Special Education (12 Marks)

• Concept, scope, and objectives of special education
• Difference between special, inclusive, and integrated education
• Historical perspective of special and inclusive education
• Action research in education

2. Types of Disabilities (12 Marks)

• Visual impairment
• Hearing impairment
• Intellectual disabilities (ID)
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Specific learning disabilities (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia)
• Locomotor disabilities and cerebral palsy
• Multiple disabilities and other related conditions

3. Pedagogical Approaches for CWSN (Children with Special Needs) (12 Marks)

• Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Curriculum adaptation and modification
• Assistive technologies and classroom resources
• Inclusive classroom strategies
• Resource room management

4. Assessment & Evaluation (12 Marks)

• Tools and techniques of assessment for CWSN
• Continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE)
• Use of ICT in assessment
• Managing groups with high support needs
• Therapeutic and behavioral support
• Referral and support services

5. Policies & Schemes for Special Education (12 Marks)

• Legislations and rights for persons with disabilities
• Government schemes and benefits
• Barrier-free and accessible environments

Punjabi Language Paper Syllabus

Part I – Grammar (ਵਿਆਕਰਨ)

• Language and dialect (ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਅਤੇ ਉਪਭਾਸ਼ਾ)
• Gurmukhi script and its features
• Phonology (vowel and consonant sounds)
• Morphology (word formation and structure)
• Parts of speech (noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, etc.)
• Syntax (sentence structure and classification)
• Semantics (meaning and one-word substitutions)
• Gender, number, person, tense, voice, and case
• Idioms, proverbs, and punctuation marks
• Punjabi spellings

Part II – Punjabi Literature (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਾਹਿਤ)

• Gurus and Saints: Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Sri Guru Amardas Ji, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Bhai Gurdas Ji
• Modern Punjabi Poets: Bhai Vir Singh, Prof. Puran Singh, Surjit Patar
• Prose Writers: Principal Teja Singh, Balraj Sahni, Dr. Narinder Singh Kapoor
• Story Writers: Sujan Singh, Kulwant Singh Virk, Variyam Sandhu

Note: The difficulty level of this paper will be up to Class 10.

Punjab Special Educator Syllabus PDF

You can download the Punjab Special Educator Syllabus PDF from the official Punjab Education Recruitment Board website. This PDF contains the full, subject-wise breakdown for both Paper 1 (Punjabi Language) and Paper 2 (Objective Type), with all topics listed under Part A (General) and Part B (Special Education Core).

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