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PSTET Exam Pattern 2026 📝 Paper 1 (Classes I–V – Primary Teacher)
- February 26, 2026
- Posted by: rajat0407
The PSTET Syllabus 2026 has been officially released by the Punjab School Education Board for the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET). Since you’re actively preparing for teaching exams like UPTET and other state TETs, understanding this syllabus structure will also help you compare patterns across states and strengthen your overall preparation strategy.
Below is a clear and structured summary of the PSTET 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
📘 PSTET Exam Pattern 2026
📝 Paper 1 (Classes I–V – Primary Teacher)
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 150 minutes (2.5 hours)
- Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer
- Negative Marking: ❌ No negative marking
Section-wise Distribution:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Punjabi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
📝 Paper 2 (Classes VI–VIII – Upper Primary Teacher)
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 150 minutes
- Marking Scheme: +1 per correct answer
- Negative Marking: ❌ No
Section-wise Structure:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Punjabi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Subject Concerned | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Subject Options (60 Questions)
- Mathematics & Science
- Social Studies
- Art & Craft
- Physical Education
- Home Science
- Urdu
- Music
- Sanskrit
📚 PSTET 2026 Detailed Syllabus Overview
I. Child Development & Pedagogy (Paper 1 & 2)
Key Topics:
- Concept of development & learning
- Piaget, Kohlberg & Vygotsky theories
- Intelligence theories (Multiple Intelligence)
- Inclusive Education
- Gender bias in education
- Assessment for learning vs Assessment of learning
- Motivation & cognition
- Learner diversity
👉 Focus area: Conceptual clarity + application-based pedagogy questions.
II. Language I (Punjabi)
- Reading comprehension (Prose & Poem)
- Grammar & verbal ability
- Language acquisition
- Principles of language teaching
- Role of listening & speaking
- Remedial teaching
III. Language II (English)
- Two unseen passages
- Grammar & comprehension
- Pedagogy of language development
- Multilingual classroom challenges
- Teaching-learning materials
IV. Mathematics (Paper 1)
Content:
- Numbers, Addition, Subtraction
- Multiplication & Division
- Geometry & Shapes
- Measurement (Time, Weight, Volume)
- Data Handling
- Patterns & Money
Pedagogical Issues:
- Logical reasoning
- Error analysis
- Diagnostic teaching
- Community mathematics
V. Environmental Studies (Paper 1)
Content:
- Family & Friends
- Food & Shelter
- Water
- Travel
- Things We Make & Do
Pedagogy:
- EVS concept & scope
- Integrated approach
- Practical activities
- CCE
📘 Paper 2 Subject-Specific Syllabus
🔢 Mathematics & Science
Mathematics:
- Number System
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Data Handling
Science:
- Food & Materials
- Living World
- Natural Phenomena
- Natural Resources
- How Things Work
🌍 Social Studies
History:
- Early civilizations
- Delhi Sultanate
- Mughal Empire
- Revolt of 1857
- National Movement
- Post-Independence India
Geography:
- Earth & Solar System
- Environment
- Resources
- Agriculture
Civics:
- Constitution
- Democracy
- Parliament
- Judiciary
- Social Justice
🎯 Preparation Strategy Tip (For You)
Since you’re preparing for multiple exams like TET-type exams, focus on:
✔ Child Development (common in all TET exams)
✔ Pedagogy-based conceptual understanding
✔ NCERT-based preparation for Social Studies & Science
✔ Practice previous year questions
If you want, I can:
- 📌 Create a 30-day PSTET study plan
- 📌 Provide important repeated topics analysis
- 📌 Prepare practice MCQ sets (UPTET-level + PSTET pattern)
- 📌 Give you a comparison chart of CTET, PSTET & UPTET