Australian citizenship test in Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ) — what actually exists
Two facts sort this out quickly, and one of them is different from the other language guides here. First, the test itself is conducted in English only — that applies to every applicant. Second, when this page was last reviewed there was no official Punjabi translation of the study booklet on the Department of Home Affairs list. This page covers what Punjabi speakers can use, all of it official and free.
What the test itself looks like
Because the test is in English, it helps to picture its shape first: 20 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes, a 75% pass mark (15 of 20), and 5 Australian Values questions that must all be correct — one wrong values answer fails the sitting. Every question comes from the testable sections of the booklet: see what is on the test and how the pass mark works.
Is there an official Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ) translation?
Not at the moment. When the official list was last checked (July 2026), the Our Common Bond translations — around 40 community languages — did not include Punjabi. That list can change, so check the official Read Our Common Bond booklet page for the current set — that page, not this one, is the authority on what exists.
What you can use today, all official and free:
- The English testable booklet (PDF, Department of Home Affairs) — the source of every test question, in the wording the test will actually use.
- If you also read Hindi or Urdu, official translations of the testable section in both languages are on the same official page.
Understand first, practise in English
A translated booklet solves the part that matters most in your own language — understanding how the system works — but the test is in English, so pair it with the English wording. First pass — read for meaning, in the English booklet or, if you read one, the official Hindi or Urdu translation. Do not memorise yet; make sure the ideas themselves are clear. Then switch to English for the exact terms the test uses (referendum, House of Representatives, Governor-General, rule of law) and practise under the real rules — 20 questions, 45 minutes, 75% and an all-correct values section — until the English feels routine.
Free practice — in the language of the real test
Our practice app is in English on purpose: it is the language the test uses, so every sitting doubles as English rehearsal — 500 source-verified questions, lessons and unlimited mock exams under the real two-part rule, free, with no sign-up, no ads and no trackers, and it works offline. Start with the free sample of questions and answers.
Other languages
- Hindi (हिन्दी)
- Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
- Arabic (العربية)
- Chinese (中文)
- Nepali (नेपाली)
- All languages — the test in your language
Frequently asked questions
Can I take the Australian citizenship test in Punjabi?
No. The Department of Home Affairs states the test is conducted in English only — the questions and every answer option are in English.
Is the Our Common Bond booklet available in Punjabi?
Not when this page was last reviewed — Punjabi was not on the official list of community-language translations. The list can change, so check the official 'Read Our Common Bond booklet' page for the current set. Official Hindi and Urdu translations do exist on the same page.
How should Punjabi speakers prepare for the test?
Read the English testable booklet — or the official Hindi or Urdu translation if you read one — for understanding, then practise in English under the real test rules: 20 questions, 45 minutes, 75% plus an all-correct values section. The test itself is in English, so English-language practice is essential.
More citizenship test guides
- What is on the citizenship test?
- What score do you need to pass?
- Australian Values questions
- Free practice questions and answers
- What happens if you fail?
- The test in your language
- How to pass — the study plan
- Our Common Bond — booklet summary
- Cost, eligibility & booking
- Free practice app — 500 source-verified questions, lessons and mock exams
Unofficial study aid — not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Australian Government or the Department of Home Affairs. Every practice question is verified against the official booklet. Always confirm anything important against the official Our Common Bond booklet.