The Punjab Lecturer Answer Key 2026 is out. The Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD), Punjab has uploaded the answer keys for all seven Lecturer Cadre subjects on erd.punjab.gov.in. The keys cover Hindi, Biology, Political Science, History, English, Punjabi and Maths.
Candidates who disagree with any answer can file an objection online for Rs. 50 per objection. The window closes on 5 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. No objection will be considered after that, so check your answers now.
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Punjab Lecturer Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | School Education Department, Punjab |
| Conducting body | Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD), Punjab |
| Post | Lecturer Cadre (backlog and new posts) |
| Subjects | Hindi, Biology, Political Science, History, English, Punjabi, Maths |
| Exam dates | 19, 20, 26 and 27 September 2026 |
| Answer key status | Released |
| Public notice date | 1 October 2026 |
| Objection fee | Rs. 50 per objection (online) |
| Last date for objections | 5 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Official website | erd.punjab.gov.in |
| Helpline | 0172-3115378, [email protected] |
Check official Answer Key Notice PDF
Important Dates
The written tests ran over four days in September, and objections close on 5 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Written test | 19, 20, 26 and 27 September 2026 |
| Answer key public notice | 1 October 2026 |
| Last date to raise objections | 5 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Final answer key and result | To be announced |
Subject-wise Exam Schedule
Use this to find the answer key for your own paper.
| Exam Date | Subject | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2026 | Hindi | Evening |
| 19 Sep 2026 | Biology | Evening |
| 20 Sep 2026 | Political Science | Morning |
| 20 Sep 2026 | History | Evening |
| 26 Sep 2026 | English | Evening |
| 27 Sep 2026 | Punjabi | Morning |
| 27 Sep 2026 | Maths | Evening |
How to Download Punjab Lecturer Answer Key 2026
The answer keys are on the ERD Punjab website only. Follow these steps:
- Go to erd.punjab.gov.in.
- Open the Lecturer Cadre recruitment section on the homepage.
- Click the answer key link for your subject.
- The answer key PDF will open; download and save it.
- Match the key with your responses to estimate your score.
How to Raise Objections Against Punjab Lecturer Answer Key 2026
Objections must be filed online through the link on erd.punjab.gov.in, at Rs. 50 per objection, by 5 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Visit erd.punjab.gov.in and open the objection link for the Lecturer Cadre answer key.
- Fill in the objection in the proforma prescribed by the ERD office.
- Add your reasoning and supporting proof for each disputed answer.
- Pay Rs. 50 online for each objection.
- Submit before 5 October 2026, 5:00 PM, and save the confirmation.
Objections sent by any other mode, or after the deadline, will not be considered.
How to Check Your Score Using the Answer Key
Count your correct answers against the key, then apply the marking scheme given in your recruitment advertisement.
- Download the answer key for your subject.
- Mark each of your responses as correct, wrong or unattempted.
- Apply the marks per question and any negative marking stated in the advertisement.
- Add up the marks to get your estimated score.
This score is only an estimate. The ERD will review all objections and then publish the final answer key, and the result will be based on that final key.
FAQs
Has the Punjab Lecturer Answer Key 2026 been released? Yes. The ERD Punjab has uploaded the answer keys for all seven subjects on erd.punjab.gov.in, as per its public notice dated 1 October 2026.
Which subjects are covered in the answer key? Hindi, Biology, Political Science, History, English, Punjabi and Maths.
What is the last date to raise objections? Objections can be submitted until 5 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
What is the objection fee? Rs. 50 per objection, paid online.
Can I submit objections offline? No. Objections are accepted only online through the link on erd.punjab.gov.in, in the prescribed proforma.
When will the final answer key and result be released? The ERD has not announced a date yet. They will be released after all objections are reviewed.
Whom can I contact for help? The Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab, at 0172-3115378 or [email protected].
