Overview
The Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab, has released the Punjab Lecturer Document Verification Schedule 2026 for fresh and backlog recruitment. Verification for shortlisted candidates will be held on October 24, 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2026, at SAS Nagar (Mohali); the DV notice does not separately state the consolidated number of posts covered.
The schedule applies to candidates shortlisted in Mathematics, History, Political Science, Punjabi and English. Candidates must check their subject, category-wise cut-off marks, reporting date and document requirements before attending the verification process.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Education Recruitment Directorate, Punjab |
| Post Name | Lecturer Cadre — Fresh and Backlog Recruitment |
| Total Vacancies | Fresh and backlog vacancies; consolidated total not specified in the DV notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | erd.punjab.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA — refer to the original recruitment advertisement |
| Last Date | TBA — application process already concluded |
| Exam Date | TBA — refer to the relevant subject recruitment notice |
| Result Date | TBA — shortlisted candidates are listed in the DV notice |
| DV Schedule Release | October 21, 2026 |
| Mathematics Document Verification | October 24, 2026 |
| History Document Verification | October 27, 2026 |
| Political Science Document Verification | October 28, 2026 |
| Punjabi Document Verification | October 29, 2026 |
| English Document Verification | October 30, 2026 |
Document verification will be conducted from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the venue specified in the official notice in SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab. Candidates should confirm their individual reporting slot from the subject-wise list.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university or institution, as prescribed in the original Lecturer recruitment advertisement.
- A B.Ed. or equivalent professional teaching qualification may be required where specified for the concerned Lecturer post.
- Applicants must meet the prescribed Punjabi-language qualification, including Punjabi at the Matriculation level or its accepted equivalent, wherever applicable.
- Degrees, mark sheets and professional qualifications must have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in the original advertisement.
- Candidates called for DV must produce documents supporting the qualification details submitted in their online application.
Age Limit
- The applicable minimum and maximum age limits will be those given in the original Punjab Lecturer recruitment notification.
- Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved-category candidates under Punjab government rules.
- Date-of-birth proof and relevant relaxation certificates must be produced during verification.
Fees
- No separate fee is generally required for document verification.
- The original application fee, if applicable, was payable during the online application process.
- Candidates should retain the application-fee receipt or transaction record for verification if requested.
Selection Process
- Written examination or recruitment assessment: Eligible candidates are assessed under the selection method prescribed for the concerned subject and recruitment cycle.
- Merit-based shortlisting and document verification: Candidates meeting the subject-wise and category-wise cut-off are called to verify their educational, identity, category and experience records.
- Final selection and appointment: Final eligibility is determined after scrutiny of original certificates. Appointment remains subject to the applicable merit list, vacancy position and departmental rules.
Candidates should note that receiving a DV call does not automatically guarantee selection. A candidature may be cancelled if documents are missing, inconsistent, invalid or issued after the prescribed cut-off date.
How to Apply
The online application process for this recruitment has already concluded. Shortlisted candidates should follow these steps to access the notice and complete document verification:
- Visit the official recruitment website at erd.punjab.gov.in.
- Open the latest notices or recruitment section and locate the Lecturer Cadre Document Verification Schedule 2026.
- Download the notice and search for the relevant subject, roll number, application number or candidate name.
- Check the category-wise cut-off, DV date, reporting time and exact Mohali venue printed in the notice.
- Arrange original certificates along with self-attested photocopies. These should include the application form, admit card, identity proof, date-of-birth certificate, degree and postgraduate mark sheets, B.Ed. certificate where applicable, Punjabi qualification proof, domicile certificate and category certificate.
- Candidates claiming reservation, disability, ex-serviceman status, government service benefits or experience must carry valid supporting certificates in the prescribed format.
- Report at the venue well before the allotted time. Late reporting or failure to produce original documents may result in rejection of candidature.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will Punjab Lecturer document verification be held?
The DV process will take place on October 24, 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2026, depending on the candidate’s subject.
2. What is the reporting time for Punjab Lecturer DV 2026?
Verification is scheduled between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Candidates must follow the individual reporting time mentioned in the subject-wise notice.
3. Where will the document verification be conducted?
The verification will be held at the notified venue in SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab. Candidates should check the PDF for the complete address and reporting instructions.
