Overview of the Punjab Lecturer Answer Key Notification
The Directorate of Recruitment, School Education Department, Punjab has officially published the answer keys for the lecturer departmental written tests conducted for various subjects including Hindi, Physics, Political Science, History, English, Punjabi, and Mathematics. Candidates who participated in these examinations can now access the provisional answer keys to verify their responses and calculate their estimated scores.
Important Exam Dates and Challenge Schedule
The written examinations were previously conducted on specific dates across September 2026. Following the evaluation, the department has made the answer keys live on the official portal, erd.punjab.gov.in. Aspirants who find any discrepancies in the published answer keys are provided an opportunity to submit formal objections through the designated online process.
Objection Fee and Submission Process
Candidates raising objections against any answer key are required to pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 50/- per objection via the online link provided on the official website. All challenges must be submitted online through the prescribed format along with the necessary supporting justification. The final date and time to submit these online objections is 05-10-2026 by 5:00 PM. The directorate will not accept any objections submitted after the deadline or through offline modes.
Important Dates
| Label | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Date 1 | 19.09.2026 |
| Exam Date 2 | 20.09.2026 |
| Exam Date 3 | 26.09.2026 |
| Exam Date 4 | 27.09.2026 |
| Last Date for Objections | 05-10-2026 up to 5:00 PM |
Application Fee
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Objection Fee Per Question | Rs. 50/- |
Selection Process
- Departmental Written Test
- Answer Key Challenge Process
How to Apply
- Visit the official website erd.punjab.gov.in.
- Navigate to the answer keys section for lecturer cadre exams.
- Check the answer key against your attempted paper.
- Click on the objection link if you wish to challenge any answer.
- Pay the objection fee of Rs. 50/- per objection online.
- Submit your representation before 05-10-2026, 5:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who released the answer keys for the lecturer departmental test?
The Directorate of Recruitment, School Education Department, Punjab released the answer keys.
Which subjects' answer keys have been released?
Answer keys for Hindi, Physics, Political Science, History, English, Punjabi, and Mathematics have been released.
What is the fee to challenge an answer key?
The fee is Rs. 50/- per objection.
What is the last date to submit objections for the Punjab Lecturer exam?
The last date to submit objections is 05-10-2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Where can candidates submit their objections?
Candidates can submit objections online through the link provided on the official website erd.punjab.gov.in.
Official Links
Details are compiled from official notices. Always confirm eligibility, dates and fees on the official website before applying. Jankari Portal never charges any fee.