Punjab Master Cadre Recruitment 2026: Latest Update
As of 8 November 2026, no new Punjab Master Cadre recruitment notice has been released. In August 2026 the Education Minister told the Vidhan Sabha that 20,378 Master Cadre posts were vacant, so a fresh recruitment is widely expected. The number of Maths posts, the dates and the eligibility will only be known from the official notice, and this page is updated the day it comes out.
2026 notification
Not out yet
Checked on 8 November 2026. This page is updated the day the official notice comes out.
Where the recruitment stands
Newest first, with the date and source of every update.
No 2026 notification yet
No new Master Cadre recruitment notice has been released. The number of Maths posts, dates and eligibility will come with the official notice.
253 teachers of Recruitment 4161 relieved
The School Education Department ended the services of 253 teachers from Recruitment 4161 after the merit lists were revised on the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Source: Punjab News Express
20,378 Master Cadre posts vacant
The Education Minister told the Punjab Vidhan Sabha that 20,378 Master Cadre posts were vacant, with 5,000 to be filled through promotions.
Source: The Tribune
Last Maths exam: Recruitment 4161
A 150-question paper. The full paper and Sir's video solution are free on this website.
What this means for Maths students
Promotions fill only part of the vacant posts, which is why a fresh direct recruitment is expected. Job websites publish their own guesses of the number of posts and the dates, but those are not official and often disagree with each other.
The last Master Cadre Maths exam was Recruitment 4161 in August 2022, with 150 questions. Its syllabus is the best guide to what you should study until the new notice says otherwise.
Sir's guidance for the Master Cadre exam
Guidance for the Master Cadre Exam (April 2026)
Prepare before the notice comes
Four things to finish now, so you are ready whatever the exam date.
Finish the syllabus, starting with the school topics you already know.
See the syllabusSolve the full Recruitment 4161 paper in one sitting, then check it with Sir's video solution.
Open paper 4161Take the free full mock test (150 questions, 2.5 hours) to see where you stand today.
Start the mock testFollow a month-by-month plan, so the syllabus is finished before the exam date is announced.
See the plan
How to read the official notice
The notice will come from the Department of School Education, Punjab. It will give the number of posts in each subject, the last date to apply, the eligibility and the age limit.
When it comes, the Maths details will be explained on this page the same day.
Apply only on the official website named in the notice. Never pay anyone for a form-filling link.
Questions students ask
Still unsure about something? Sir's team will answer it on a free call.
Has the Punjab Master Cadre 2026 notification been released?
Not yet. As of 8 November 2026, no new Master Cadre recruitment notice has been released. This page is updated as soon as it is.
How many Master Cadre posts are vacant in Punjab?
20,378, as the Education Minister told the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on 4 August 2026. That figure covers all subjects. The number of Maths posts in the next recruitment will be given in the official notice.
What is the Master Cadre 2026 exam date?
No exam date has been announced yet. It will be given in the official notice, and we will add it here the same day.
When was the last Master Cadre Maths exam?
Recruitment 4161, held in August 2022, with 150 questions. The full paper and Sir's video solution are free on this website.
Should I start preparing before the notification?
Yes. The syllabus is known from the last recruitment, so the time before the notice is the best time to finish it and practise previous papers.
Start before the notice comes
The students who finish the syllabus early are the ones who get selected. Book a free counselling call to plan your preparation.