Punjab Lecturer Answer Key 2026

The Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD), Punjab, has published the Lecturer Cadre answer keys for the written examinations held for backlog and new posts. Candidates who appeared in Hindi, Biology, Political Science, History, English, Punjabi or Maths can download the relevant key and check their responses.

The keys were announced on 1 October 2026 and are available through the ERD Punjab website. Candidates who identify a disputed answer may submit an objection online in the prescribed proforma, with supporting reasoning and evidence, by 5 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. The fee is Rs. 50 per objection, and objections submitted after the deadline or through another mode will not be considered.

Important Dates

The written tests took place across four dates in September 2026. The objection window ends at 5:00 PM on 5 October; the date for publication of the final answer key and result has not yet been announced.

Subject-wise Exam Schedule

Use the schedule below to identify the examination session corresponding to your subject and answer key.

Vacancy Details

This notice concerns the Lecturer Cadre recruitment for backlog and new posts and releases answer keys for seven subjects. It does not state a vacancy total or category-wise vacancy breakdown.

Application Fee

This is an answer key notice, not a new recruitment application window, and it does not provide a recruitment application fee. To challenge an answer, candidates must pay Rs. 50 for each objection online. No objection will be accepted after 5 October 2026 at 5:00 PM or through a method other than the online link provided by ERD Punjab.

How to Apply

Use the official ERD Punjab website to download the answer key or submit an objection. For an objection, follow the prescribed proforma and provide supporting reasons and evidence for each disputed answer.

1. Visit erd.punjab.gov.in and open the Lecturer Cadre recruitment section.
2. Select the answer key link for your subject and download the PDF. You can also use the direct answer key page.
3. Compare the answers in the key with your recorded responses. To estimate your score, apply the marks per question and any negative marking specified in the recruitment advertisement.
4. If you dispute an answer, open the Lecturer Cadre answer key objection link on the ERD website and complete the proforma prescribed by the ERD office.
5. Enter your reasoning and attach supporting proof for each objection, then pay Rs. 50 online for each one.
6. Submit your objection by 5 October 2026 at 5:00 PM and save the confirmation. Objections sent by any other mode or after the deadline will not be considered.

Selection Process

The written examinations were held on 19, 20, 26 and 27 September 2026. Candidates can use the released keys to estimate their marks, applying the marking scheme in the recruitment advertisement. Any estimate is provisional: ERD Punjab will review the submitted objections before publishing the final answer key, and the result will be based on that final key. The release date for the final key and result has not been announced.

Candidates who need assistance can contact ERD Punjab at 0172-3115378 or recruitment@punjabeducation.gov.in. If you plan to challenge an answer, submit the objection with its supporting evidence before the stated deadline.