STI Jobs 2026 – Punjab School Teacher Interns: Stipend, Eligibility & Apply Online (Last Date 18 Oct)

Every year, thousands of fresh graduates in Punjab ask the same question: how do I enter teaching when every government teaching job wants experience I don’t have yet? The School Education Department’s answer is STI Jobs 2026 — School Teacher Interns hired into primary, elementary, high and higher secondary schools across Punjab, with a fixed monthly stipend and a fully online application process.

This is not a permanent appointment, and the department is upfront about that. But it is one of the most accessible doors into Punjab’s public schools: the age bracket is wide (21 to 45), fresh candidates are explicitly encouraged, and everything — from application to merit list — runs through the official STI portal. Here is the complete picture, verified from the department’s official policy and the portal’s current announcement, including the 18 October 2026 deadline.

STI Jobs 2026 – Job Overview

One thing to understand upfront: STIs are hired by each school’s Management Council, not through a centralized commission — so you apply for specific schools in your own tehsil rather than a province-wide list. If you are also tracking permanent posts, our PPSC Advertisement No. 10/2026 guide covers the commission side.

Vacancies – STI Posts by School Level

The official policy does not fix a province-wide vacancy count — each school’s principal assesses the need with the School Management Council, and vacancies are advertised school-wise. The three hiring levels:

1. Primary Level STI — Rs. 38,000/month

For primary schools. Minimum qualification: B.A./B.Sc. The entry point most fresh graduates qualify for.

2. Elementary Level STI — Rs. 40,000/month

For elementary schools. Requires M.A./MSc/BS Hons, or B.A./B.Sc.

3. High & Higher Secondary Level STI — Rs. 45,000/month

For high and higher secondary schools. Requires M.A./MSc/BS Hons in the relevant subject.

Check the “Available Internships” section on the STI portal after logging in — that is the only official vacancy list, updated as schools publish their needs.

Eligibility & Requirements

All aspiring candidates — men, women and transgenders — can apply. Fresh candidates are explicitly encouraged; experience is not required, though teaching experience may get preference:

• High & Higher Secondary: M.A./MSc/BS Hons in the relevant subject (M.Ed/B.Ed preferred).
• Elementary: M.A./MSc/BS Hons, or B.A./B.Sc. (B.Ed preferred).
• Primary: Minimum B.A./B.Sc. (B.Ed preferred).
• Residence rule (crucial): Hiring is tehsil-wise. Only residents of the village/moza/ward where the hiring school sits are considered; if none is suitable, neighbouring Union Councils are taken. The School Management Council verifies residence, and the portal confirms you may only apply within your own tehsil (permanent address).
• Gender posting rule: Male STIs in boys’ schools only; female STIs in girls’ schools only; transgender STIs in boys’, girls’ or transgender schools.

Age Limit & Merit Formula

Age: 21 to 45 years for all three levels — unusually wide, covering fresh graduates to experienced career-switchers.

There is no written test; your academic record decides merit. The official policy publishes the exact formula:

Marks scale with your division/percentage within each tier. Bottom line: degrees matter most, the B.Ed/M.Ed top-up is worth 10 marks, and the 5-mark interview only settles close contests.

Application Process & Required Documents

Everything happens on the official STI portal:

1. Register at sti.pesrp.edu.pk (top-right button) with a valid email address and password.
2. Build your profile — four tabs: Personal Information, Academics, Work Experience, Professional Qualification. Complete every tab; it must be accurate when you apply.
3. Find internships under “Available Internships” in your tehsil, matching your qualification level.
4. Apply online before 18 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
5. Track via “Track Application”; the merit list appears on the portal and the school notice board on 23 October 2026.
6. Interview (shortlisted only, 29–30 October) — bring original documents.

Keep ready: valid CNIC, Punjab domicile / residence proof of your tehsil, complete academic transcripts (applications without final issued transcripts are rejected), B.Ed/M.Ed certificate if held, and a recent photograph.

Fair warning from the policy itself: the council verifies your residence, and any placement secured on forged documents is void from the start — the next-in-merit candidate takes the slot.

STI Jobs 2026 – Official Schedule

• Apply online by: 18 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Merit list: 23 October 2026 (portal + school notice board)
• Grievances: 26–27 October 2026 (Tehsil-Level Committee)
• Interviews: 29–30 October 2026
• Final merit list: 31 October 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Agreement letters: 2 November 2026 (through the portal)

No TA/DA is admissible. Remember the tenure terms: purely temporary and non-transferable, up to nine months excluding summer vacations, and the agreement can be terminated without assigning any reason.

STI Merit Criteria Explained

STI Jobs 2026 has no written test — the merit list is built from your academic record plus a small interview component. The official policy publishes the exact weightage, and understanding it helps you estimate your position before the merit list appears on 23 October.

In plain words: your highest degree carries the most weight — up to 55 marks for a BS (Hons) or up to 40 for a Master’s. These look like alternatives (counting both would overshoot 100), though the policy doesn’t say so explicitly — that’s our reading, not an official explanation. Bachelor’s, Intermediate, and Matric add up to 15 marks each, scaled by division or percentage; a B.Ed or M.Ed adds up to 10; and the interview contributes just 5.

Two practical takeaways for STI Jobs 2026 applicants. First, the 5-mark interview only settles close contests — it can’t rescue a weak academic record. Second, since fractions of a mark decide tehsil-level lists, make sure the marks on your STI Jobs 2026 portal application exactly match your transcripts.

STI Jobs 2026 Interview Preparation Tips

The STI Jobs 2026 interview (29–30 October) carries just 5 marks — but on a tehsil merit list, those 5 marks can decide who gets the agreement letter. Bring all original documents; verification happens at this stage.

Prepare three things: your documents (CNIC, domicile/residence proof, transcripts, B.Ed/M.Ed certificate — organized exactly as entered on the portal), your subject basics (primary level: general pedagogy and basic English, Urdu, and math; high school: the fundamentals of your Master’s subject), and your classroom composure (you may face a short teaching demo or questions on handling a class — answer in a clear, structured way).

Dress neatly, arrive early, and don’t bluff — panels value honesty over guesswork. No TA/DA is admissible for the STI Jobs 2026 interview, so plan and fund your own travel to the school.

STI Jobs 2026 Contract Terms — What to Know

Be clear-eyed about the STI Jobs 2026 agreement: it is temporary and non-transferable, for up to nine months excluding summer vacations. The stipend is fixed by level — Rs. 38,000 for primary, Rs. 40,000 for elementary, and Rs. 45,000 for high and higher secondary.

The policy describes the engagement as purely temporary and allows termination without assigning any reason. There is no promise of regularization into a permanent teaching post — treat the STI as paid classroom experience, not a back door to a government job. (This is our plain reading of the tenure terms in the official STI Jobs 2026 policy; the policy document itself is the final authority.)

Practically: you’re hired against a specific school in your tehsil with no transfers; the council verifies your residence and documents; and STI Jobs 2026 agreement letters are issued through the portal on 2 November. Keep copies of everything you submit.

FAQs

Official Source / Apply Link

Apply online at the official STI portal: sti.pesrp.edu.pk — School Education Department, Government of the Punjab. Eligibility, stipend, tenure and merit details are from the official STI Policy (No.SO(SE-REC)2-07/2025); the schedule is from the portal’s official announcement. Queries: Support@pesrp.edu.pk, hotline 042-111-11-2020.

Choudhary Haseeb

Choudhary Haseeb is the founder of NexHireX, a career guidance platform covering government and private-sector job opportunities in Pakistan and the Gulf. He publishes practical guides on job requirements, application steps, and deadlines to help job seekers make informed career decisions.