The Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD), Punjab, has finalized the framework for the 2026 Primary Cadre Physical Training Instructor (PTI) recruitment. Aspiring candidates looking to join the department must navigate a multi-stage selection process that evaluates both academic knowledge and athletic prowess.
Understanding the Punjab PTI Selection Structure
Selection for the PTI post is rigorous and follows a merit-based system totaling 100 points. The process separates physical screening from final merit, ensuring candidates possess both the required temperament and technical knowledge for the role.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab |
| Post Name | PTI (Primary Cadre) |
| Exam Type | Written Test (Objective, Multiple Choice) |
| Paper 1 | Punjabi Language (Qualifying) |
| Paper 2 | Written Test (Objective, Multiple Choice) |
| Written Test Marks | 70 Marks |
| Sports Achievement Weightage | 30 Marks |
| Total Merit Marks | 100 Marks |
| PET (Physical Eligibility Test) | Qualifying Only |
Punjab PTI Selection Components
- Paper 1: Punjabi Language Qualifying Test (Minimum 50% marks)
- Paper 2: Written Test (Objective Multiple Choice, 70 Marks)
- Physical Eligibility Test (Qualifying, 3 out of 5 components)
- Sports Achievement Weightage (Based on Gradation Policy 2023)
Detailed Exam Pattern and Merit Criteria
The final selection is derived from the written examination and sports achievements. While the Physical Eligibility Test (PET) is mandatory, it is strictly for qualifying purposes and does not contribute to the final merit score.
| Component | Marks/Weightage | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Punjabi Language | Minimum 50% Marks Required | Qualifying Only |
| Paper 2: Written Test | Maximum 70 Marks | Counted in Merit |
| Sports Achievement (Gradation Based) | Maximum 30 Marks | Counted in Merit |
| Grade A | 30 Marks | – |
| Grade B | 25 Marks | – |
| Grade C | 10 Marks | – |
| Grade D | 5 Marks | – |
| Total Merit Marks | 100 Marks | – |
| Physical Eligibility Test (PET) | Qualify 3 out of 5 components | Qualifying Only |
Expected Syllabus Topics
While the official guidelines focus on the exam structure, candidates should prepare across the following domains to perform well in the 70-mark written test.
| Subject | Expected Topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | National and Punjab-based current affairs, sports events, government schemes |
| Punjab GK | Punjab history, geography, culture, freedom fighters, important personalities |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | Analogy, series, coding-decoding, classification, logical reasoning |
| Physical Education Concepts | History and principles of physical education, sports rules, anatomy and physiology basics, sports training methods |
| Teaching Aptitude/Pedagogy | Teaching methods, classroom management, child psychology basics |
| Punjabi Language (Paper 1) | Grammar, comprehension, and general Punjabi language skills (for qualifying test) |