Education Department, Punjab has officially released the syllabus and exam pattern for 332 Special Educator (Master Cadre) posts announced on July 21, 2025. The last date to apply for these posts was September 23, 2025. Candidates preparing for this recruitment can now check the complete Punjab Special Educator Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 on the official website, www.educationrecruitmentboard.com. The written examination will consist of two papers – Paper 1 (Punjabi Language) and Paper 2 (Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions). The exam date will be announced through a separate public notice.
Punjab Special Educator Syllabus 2025
Punjab Special Educator Syllabus 2025 is divided into two parts – Part A (General Section) and Part B (Special Education Core Components). Part A carries 40 marks and tests general awareness, reasoning, language comprehension and teaching aptitude, while Part B carries 60 marks and focuses on the core concepts of special education. Together, they form the foundation for assessing candidates’ teaching knowledge and understanding of inclusive education.
Punjab Special Educator Exam Pattern 2025
Punjab Special Educator Exam 2025 will consist of two papers: Paper 1- Punjabi Language (Compulsory) and Paper 2- Objective Multiple Choice Paper consisting of Part A and Part B.
- Total Marks: 100
- Question Type: Objective (MCQs)
- Mode of Examination: Offline (Pen and Paper)
- Language of paper: English and Punjabi
- Duration: To be notified by the department
Punjab Special Educator Master Cadre Marks Distribution 2025
Punjab Special Educator Master Cadre Exam 2025 is of total 100 marks which is divided into two main parts. Part A consists of 40 marks covering General Awareness, ICT, Arithmetic and Reasoning, Teaching Aptitude and Language Skills in Punjabi, English and Hindi. Part B, worth 60 marks, focuses entirely on the special education core component, which assesses candidates’ understanding of inclusive education, disability, pedagogy and related policies.
| Punjab Special Educator Marks Distribution 2025 | ||
| Part | section | Mark |
| Part A | General Awareness, ICT, Arithmetic & Reasoning, Teaching Aptitude, Language (Punjabi, English, Hindi) | 40 |
| Part B | Special Education (Core Components) | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
Punjab Special Educator Syllabus Details
Part A – General Section (40 Marks)
1. General Awareness (8 marks)
- History and Culture of Punjab: Physical features of Punjab: Ancient history, social, religious and economic life, development of language, literature and art, teachings and history of Sikh gurus and saints, Sikh rulers and Punjab’s contribution to India’s independence movement.
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Punjab, National and International Current Events, Political, Environment, Sports and Science, Development, Geography and Economic Issues
2. Information and Communication Technology (3 marks)
- introduction to computer
- GUI-based operating system
- Elements of Word Processing and Spreadsheets
- Computer Communication and Collaboration
- making mini presentations
- Basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3. Arithmetic, Numerical Ability and Reasoning (4 marks)
- Arithmetic: Missing Numbers, Series Completion, Mensuration (Length, Area, Volume), Distance and Speed, Fractions and Ratios, Geometry and Percentages
- Reasoning: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Mental Ability
4. Teaching Qualification and Methodology (10 Marks)
- learning environment
- Instructional Facilities and Support Materials
- pedagogy of teaching
- Inclusive teaching and digital modes (DIKSHA, Swayam Prabha)
- ICT based teaching methods
- India’s education policies
National Curriculum Framework (NCF)
5. Language and Comprehension Test (15 marks)
Punjabi (5 marks):
- Right and wrong words (pure and impure words)
- Prefix and Suffix (Prefix and Suffix)
- Synonyms and Antonyms (Assembler/Opposite Words)
- Use of nouns, pronouns and verbs
- gender and number
- Idioms and Phrases (Embellishments and Phrases)
- One-word substitution (one word in place of most words)
- english to punjabi translation
- Undiscovered Path (Ignorant Paragraph)
English (5 marks):
- fill in the blanks
- synonyms, antonyms and paronyms
- error detection and correction
- active and passive voice
- actions and statements
- Idioms and Phrases
- one word option
- reading comprehension
No (5 points):
- Fill in the blanks
- Noun, pronoun and adverb (noun, pronoun, adverb)
- Gender and number
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Voice (read) and action (verb)
- Idioms and proverbs
- One-word substitution
- Reading comprehension
Part B – Special Education (Core Components) (60 marks)
1. Introduction to Special Education (12 marks)
- Concept, scope and objectives of special education
- Difference between special, inclusive and integrated education
- Historical Perspective of Special and Inclusive Education
- action research in education
2. Types of Disability (12 points)
- visual impairment
- Hearing impairment
- Intellectual Disability (ID)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Specific learning disabilities (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia)
- Locomotor disability and cerebral palsy
- Multiple Disabilities and Other Related Conditions
3. Pedagogical Approach to CWSN (Children with Special Needs) (12 Marks)
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Curriculum Adaptation and Revision
- Assistive Technologies and Classroom Resources
- Inclusive Classroom Strategies
- resource room management
4. Assessment and Evaluation (12 marks)
- Evaluation Tools and Techniques for CWSN
- Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)
- Use of ICT in evaluation
- Managing groups with high support needs
- Medical and behavioral support
- Referral and Support Services
5. Policies and Plans for Special Education (12 marks)
- Laws and rights for persons with disabilities
- Government Schemes and Benefits
- Barrier free and accessible environment
Punjabi language paper syllabus
Part I – Grammar (Vyakaran (Grammar).
- Language and Dialect (Language and Dialect)
- Gurmukhi script and its characteristics
- Phonology (vowel and consonant sounds)
- Morphology (word formation and structure)
- Parts of speech (noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, etc.)
- Syntax (sentence structure and classification)
- Semantics (meaning and one-word replacement)
- gender, number, person, tense, voice and case
- Idioms, Proverbs and Punctuation
- punjabi spelling
Part II – Punjabi Sahitya (Punjabi Literature)
- Gurus and Saints: Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Sri Guru Amardas Ji, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Bhai Gurdas Ji
- Modern Punjabi Poets: Bhai Vir Singh, Prof. Puran Singh, Surjit Patar
- Prose Writers: Principal Teja Singh, Balraj Sahni, Dr. Narinder Singh Kapoor
- Story writer: Sujan Singh, Kulwant Singh Virk, Variyam Sandhu
Note: The difficulty level of this paper will be up to class 10.
Punjab Special Educator Syllabus PDF
You can download the Punjab Special Educator Syllabus PDF from the official website of Punjab Education Recruitment Board. This PDF contains subject-wise details for both Paper 1 (Punjabi Language) and Paper 2 (Objective Type) with all the subjects listed under Part A (General) and Part B (Special Education Core).
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