Punjab Special Educator Recruitment 2025 has been officially announced by the Department of School Education, Punjab. This recruitment aims to fill 725 Special Educator vacancies, including 393 posts in the Primary Cadre and 332 posts in the Master Cadre. Candidates who meet the required qualifications and are passionate about teaching children with special needs can apply online through the official website www.educationrecruitmentboard.com.
Here is a brief overview of the Punjab Special Educator Recruitment 2025:
Punjab Special Educator Recruitment 2025 Overview | |
Particulars | Details |
Recruitment Name | Punjab Special Educator Recruitment 2025 |
Total Vacancies | 725 (Primary Cadre: 393, Master Cadre: 332) |
Application Dates | 28 July 2025 to 27August 2025 |
Exam Dates (Tentative) | 25 August 2025 (Master Cadre), 27 August 2025 (Primary Cadre) |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Website | educationrecruitmentboard.com |
Punjab Special Educator Notification 2025 has been released in two parts, one for the Primary Cadre and the other for the Master Cadre. Both notifications give details about the total number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, important dates, and the selection process. Candidates must go through the official notification PDFs carefully before applying online.
Punjab Special Educator Notification 2025 | |
Punjab Special Educator Teacher Master Cadre Posts | Download PDF |
Punjab Special Educator Teacher Primary Cadre Posts | Download PDF |
To apply for the Punjab Special Educator Recruitment 2025, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
Punjab Special Educator Eligibility | ||
Category | Primary Cadre (393 Posts) | Master Cadre (332 Posts) |
Educational Qualification | Graduation with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PH)- D.Ed. Special Education or equivalent approved by RCI- Must be registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) | Graduation with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PH)- B.Ed. in Special Education or equivalent approved by RCI- Registration with RCI is mandatory |
PSTET Requirement | Must have passed PSTET-I after 21.08.2018 | Must have passed PSTET-II after 21.08.2018 |
Punjabi Language | Must have passed Punjabi in Matric- Must qualify Punjabi Language Test with minimum 50% marks | Must have passed Punjabi in Matric- Must qualify Punjabi Language Test with minimum 50% marks |
Eligible candidates can apply through the official Punjab Special Educator Apply Link available on www.educationrecruitmentboard.com from 28 July to 27 August 2025. It is advised to read the official notification carefully and keep all documents ready before filling out the application form.
Punjab Special Educator Apply Link | |
Punjab Special Educator Teacher Master Cadre Posts | Apply Link (To be Updated) |
Punjab Special Educator Teacher Primary Cadre Posts | Apply Link (To be Updated) |
The Punjab Education Department has released detailed information regarding vacancies for the post of Special Educators. The recruitment is categorized based on reservation criteria such as General, SC, BC, Ex-Servicemen, Sports, and more.
The table below outlines the total number of vacancies and those reserved for women as per the official notification released by the Punjab Education Department:
S. No. | Category | Total no. of Vacancies | Vacancies reserved for women |
1 | GENERAL | 130 | 37 |
2 | S.C. (M&B) | 34 | 13 |
S.C. (R&O) | 33 | 14 | |
3 | B.C. | 33 | 13 |
4 | EXSERVICEMEN - GENERAL | 24 | 14 |
EXSERVICEMEN - SC-M&B | 7 | -- | |
EXSERVICEMEN - SC-R&O | 6 | -- | |
EXSERVICEMEN - BC | 6 | -- | |
5 | SPORTS - GENERAL | 7 | 4 |
SPORTS - SC-M&B | 2 | -- | |
SPORTS - SC-R&O | 1 | -- | |
6 | PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED - VISUALLY IMPAIRED | 4 | 1 |
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED - HEARING IMPAIRED | 3 | 1 | |
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED - ORTHO | 3 | 1 | |
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED - I.D/M.D | 3 | 0 | |
7 | FREEDOM FIGHTER | 3 | 2 |
8 | ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTION | 33 | 10 |
TOTAL | 332 | 110 |
Punjab Education Department has made the official notification regarding the Punjab Special Educator Vacancy for the Primary Cadre:
Punjab Special Educator Vacancy for Primary Cadre | |||
S. No. | Category | Total no. of Vacancies | Vacancies reserved for women |
1 | GENERAL | 153 | 44 |
2 | S.C. (M&B) | 40 | 16 |
S.C. (R&O) | 39 | 16 | |
3 | B.C. | 39 | 16 |
4 | EXSERVICEMEN - GENERAL | 28 | 16 |
EXSERVICEMEN - SC-M&B | 8 | -- | |
EXSERVICEMEN - SC-R&O | 8 | -- | |
EXSERVICEMEN - BC | 8 | -- | |
5 | SPORTS - GENERAL | 7 | 4 |
SPORTS - SC-M&B | 2 | -- | |
SPORTS - SC-R&O | 2 | -- | |
6 | PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED - VISUALLY IMPAIRED | 4 | 2 |
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED - HEARING IMPAIRED | 4 | 2 | |
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED - ORTHO | 4 | 2 | |
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED - I.D/M.D | 4 | 2 | |
7 | FREEDOM FIGHTER | 4 | 2 |
8 | ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTION | 39 | 11 |
TOTAL | 393 | 133 |
The detailed Punjab Special Educator Syllabus 2025 has not yet been officially released by the authorities. It is expected to be made available along with the full notification, likely around July 28, 2025. However, candidates can refer to the previous year's syllabus (TGT level) to get a rough idea of the subjects and topics involved in the exam.
Based on previous trends, the syllabus covers the following areas:
General Awareness and Reasoning
Teaching Aptitude and Methodology
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Numerical Ability
Language Comprehension (Hindi, Punjabi, and English)
Special Education and Inclusive Teaching Methods
The syllabus will test the candidates’ understanding of child development, inclusive pedagogy, ICT skills, and subject-specific knowledge relevant to special education. Once the official syllabus is out, this section will be updated accordingly.
The Punjab Special Educator Recruitment 2025 exam will be conducted in offline mode (OMR-based) and will include objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The exam pattern assesses candidates' subject knowledge, understanding of special education principles, and language proficiency. Here are the key details about the exam pattern:
Punjab Special Educator Exam Pattern | |
Feature | Details |
Mode of Examination | Offline (OMR-based) |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Total Marks | 100 |
Exam Duration | 2 hours |
Medium of Exam | Bilingual (English & Punjabi) |
Sections Included | General Awareness, Child Development & Pedagogy, Special Education, Educational Psychology |
Punjabi Language Test | Separate & compulsory; must score 50% or above to qualify |
The selection process applies to both PRT (Primary Cadre) and TGT (Master Cadre) Special Educator posts in Punjab for 2025. The written exam evaluates knowledge in pedagogy, inclusive education laws, disabilities, and subject expertise, aligning with special education teaching requirements in Punjab government schools
Punjab Special Educator Selection Process | |
Written Exam | Objective MCQ test on general knowledge, pedagogy, inclusive education, subject knowledge |
Document Verification | Checking of original educational and eligibility documents |
Medical Examination | Medical fitness test to ensure candidate's suitability |
Final Selection | Based on exam marks and verification |
Punjab Special Educator salary for 2025 is as follows:
Primary Cadre (PRT Special Educator): ₹29,200 per month (Level 5 pay scale)
Master Cadre (TGT Special Educator): ₹35,400 per month (Level 6 pay scale)
These salaries are fixed as per the 7th Pay Commission and include regular government allowances. The recruitment is for 725 vacancies with the application window from July 28 to August 27, 2025.