PSTET Question Paper 2026 Out (15 March): Download Paper 1 PDF

Last Updated: Mar 15, 2026, 15:05 IST

PSTET Question Paper 2026 for Paper 1 has been released after the morning shift exam held on 15 March 2026. Candidates can download the PDF and check the exam pattern, subject-wise structure, total questions, marking scheme, and difficulty level in this article.

PSTET Question Paper 2026
PSTET Question Paper 2026

PSTET Question Paper 2026 has been released after completion of the morning shift for Paper 1. The Punjab State Council of Educational Research and Training (PSCERT), Punjab conducted the PSTET 2026 on 15 March 2026 in two shifts across the state. The morning shift, held from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, was for Paper 1 (Primary Level for Classes 1 to 5) and has now been completed. 

The PSTET Question Paper 2026 is shared in this article. This allows candidates to check the questions asked in the exam and better understand the paper pattern and difficulty level.

PSTET Question Paper 2026 Out

The PSTET 2026 was conducted in offline mode. The PSTET Question Paper 2026 for both shifts will be made available in this article. Candidates planning to appear for the exam in the coming years should go through the question paper to understand the types of questions asked, the exam pattern, and the overall difficulty level of the exam. 

Candidates should review the paper to improve their preparation strategy and get familiar with the actual exam format.

Also Check: PSTET Exam Analysis 2026

PSTET Question Paper 2026 Overview

The Punjab PSTET Question Paper 2026 for Paper 1 was designed to assess candidates on five important subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Language I, and Language II. 

The exam included a total of 150 multiple-choice questions, carrying 150 marks in total. Each section had 30 questions for 30 marks, making the paper balanced across all subjects. Candidates were given 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) to complete the entire PSTET Paper 1 question paper.

It helps in understanding the subject-wise weightage, exam structure, and difficulty level, which can improve preparation and boost confidence for future attempts. Candidates can check the overview of the question paper in the table below:

Particulars

Details

Exam Conducting Authority

Punjab State Council of Educational Research and Training (PSCERT), Punjab

Exam Name

Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET)

Level of Examination

State-Level

Number of Papers

Paper 1 (Primary Level), Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level)

Mode of Exam

Offline (Pen and Paper Mode)

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Marks for Each Paper

150 Marks

Total Questions in Each Paper

150 Questions

Marking Scheme

+1 Mark for Each Correct Answer

Negative Marking

No Negative Marking

Time Allotted

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Language of Exam

Bilingual (English and Hindi)

PSTET Question Paper 2026 Paper 1 PDF

The PSTET Question Paper 2026 (Paper 1) PDF for the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) conducted on 15 March 2026 in the morning shift (10:00 AM to 12:30 PM) is shared here. 

Aspirants who wish to appear for the exam in the future can download the question paper and practice the same in order to get a clear understanding of the latest exam pattern and difficulty level of the exam. Practicing the official paper can also help the aspirants in better time management and strategy development.

PSTET Question Paper 2026

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PSTET Question Paper 2026 Structure

The Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) 2026 is conducted in two papers for different teaching levels. Paper 1 is meant for candidates who want to become teachers for Classes 1 to 5 (Primary Level). Paper 2 is for candidates who wish to teach Classes 6 to 8 (Upper Primary Level / TGT Level). Understanding the PSTET Question Paper 2026 structure is important for candidates preparing for future exams.

PSTET Paper 1 Structure

The PSTET Paper 1 Question Paper 2026 included five subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Language I, and Language II. The paper was designed to test candidates on foundational teaching concepts and subject knowledge required for the Primary Teacher level.

A total of 150 questions were asked in the PSTET Paper 1 exam, carrying 150 marks in total. Each subject had 30 questions for 30 mark. This makes the paper equally divided across all five sections. The total duration of the exam was 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes). Candidates received 1 mark for each correct answer, and there was no negative marking for incorrect responses. Check the paper highlights in the table below:

Particulars

Details

Subjects

Child Development and Pedagogy, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Language I, Language II

Total Questions

150 Questions

Total Marks

150 Marks

Questions per Subject

30 Questions

Marks per Subject

30 Marks

Exam Duration

2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes)

Marking Scheme

+1 Mark for Each Correct Answer

Negative Marking

No Negative Marking

PSTET Paper 2 Structure

The PSTET Paper 2 Question Paper 2026 is meant for candidates who want to teach Classes 6 to 8 (Upper Primary Level). This paper checks both teaching aptitude and subject-specific knowledge required for teaching at the middle school level.

The PSTET Paper 2 exam consists of 150 questions carrying 150 marks in total. Each question is worth 1 mark, and candidates are given 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) to complete the paper. Similar to Paper 1, there is no negative marking in PSTET Paper 2. Check the key highlights in the table below:

Particulars

Details

Exam Level

Upper Primary (Classes 6 to 8)

Total Questions

150 Questions

Total Marks

150 Marks

Marks per Question

1 Mark

Exam Duration

2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes)

Negative Marking

No Negative Marking

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First Published: Mar 15, 2026, 15:05 IST

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