The Special PSTET 2026 Exam Date has been officially announced by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Punjab.
In a recent public notice, the Education Department confirmed that a Special Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) will be conducted in various phases exclusively for in-service teachers.
Under the first phase, the Special PSTET-2 examination for teachers recently promoted to the Master Cadre is scheduled to be held on March 7, 2026 (Saturday). Below are the complete details regarding candidate eligibility and the official notification.
Special PSTET 2026 (Phase 1): Key Highlights
A quick summary of the official SCERT notice.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | SCERT, Punjab |
| Exam Name | Special PSTET-2 (Phase 1) |
| Target Audience | In-Service Teachers (Promoted to Master Cadre) |
| Special PSTET 2026 Exam Date | March 7, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Official Website | ssapunjab.org |
Who is Eligible for Phase 1 of the Special PSTET?
This specific Phase-1 examination is not for general candidates. It is exclusively organized for in-service teachers who have been promoted to the Master Cadre by the Director of School Education (Secondary Education).
To be eligible to sit for the March 7 exam, the teacher must have been promoted on one of the following specific dates:
- November 12, 2025
- December 23, 2025
- December 24, 2025
- January 4, 2026
- January 5, 2026
(Note: The exam for teachers falling under other categories or phases will be announced subsequently by the department).
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