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

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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:

• 30-metre Flying Start

• Standing Broad Jump

• Shuttle Run 6 × 10 metres

• 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:

1. Visit the official ERD Punjab website.

2. Open the PTI Recruitment 2026 notification/application link.

3. Read the eligibility conditions carefully.

4. Complete the New Registration process.

5. Enter personal, educational and other required details.

6. Upload the required photograph and documents in the prescribed format.

7. Review all information carefully.

8. Pay the applicable application fee online.

9. Submit the application form.

10. 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.