Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026: The Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD), Punjab, will close the online application window for Physical Training Instructor (PTI) posts in the Primary Cadre today, August 31, 2026. The recruitment drive covers 2,000 vacancies under Advertisement Number E-888608/2026208471.The notification was issued on July 31, 2026, and applications began on August 1. Eligible candidates who have not submitted their forms can apply online until the prescribed deadline. The written examination date will be announced separately.Punjab PTI vacancy and qualificationThe PTI Primary Cadre post carries a fixed initial pay of Rs. 29,200 per month. Candidates must be aged between 18 and 37 years, with the age calculated as on January 1, 2026. Applicable age relaxation will be provided according to the rules.Candidates must have passed Class 12 with a D.P.Ed or C.P.Ed diploma and Matriculation with Punjabi. Candidates appearing in the final year of the D.P.Ed or C.P.Ed course can also apply, provided they obtain the required qualification by the written examination date.
| Particular | Details |
| Post | PTI, Primary Cadre |
| Vacancies | 2,000 |
| Age limit | 18-37 years |
| Initial fixed pay | Rs. 29,200 per month |
| Qualification | 10+2 with D.P.Ed/C.P.Ed and Matric with Punjabi |
| Application deadline | August 31, 2026 |
Application fee and selection processThe application fee is Rs. 2,000 for UR, General, OBC, EWS and other applicable categories. SC and ST candidates must pay Rs. 1,000, while ESM candidates applying under the self category are exempt.Selection includes a mandatory Punjabi Language Test at Matriculation standard, requiring at least 50% marks, followed by an objective departmental written examination carrying 70 marks. Sports achievement can provide weightage of up to 30 marks based on gradation.The Physical Eligibility Test (PET) is qualifying in nature. Candidates must clear at least three of its five components. Persons with Disabilities are exempt from the PET.PET requirements for candidatesThe five PET components are the 30-metre flying start, standing broad jump, 6×10-metre shuttle run, bend and reach, and 1,600-metre run.For the 30-metre flying start, the required time is five seconds for male candidates and 5.80 seconds for female candidates. The 1,600-metre run must be completed within eight minutes by male candidates and 9 minutes 30 seconds by female candidates.• Direct link to apply online for the Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026How to apply onlineCandidates should visit the ERD Punjab portal and select the new registration option. Registration details cannot be edited later, so applicants should enter their information carefully.After registration, candidates must log in using the generated registration number and password, complete the application form, pay the fee and upload their photograph, signature and scanned impressions of all fingers and thumbs of both hands on white paper.The final application should be submitted online, after which candidates should download and retain a printout for future reference. The last date to apply is August 31, 2026.
