STI Jobs 2026: Punjab School Teacher Internship Guide
Quick answer: STI jobs 2026 are temporary teaching internships in Punjab government schools. Apply online at sti.pesrp.edu.pk by 11:59pm on 18 October 2026. Candidates must be 21 to 45 and can only apply to schools in their own tehsil. The monthly stipend is Rs38,000 (primary), Rs40,000 (elementary) or Rs45,000 (high and higher secondary).
Key takeaways
The Punjab School Education Department is accepting STI applications only through its official portal, sti.pesrp.edu.pk, until 11:59pm on 18 October 2026.
Interns are paid a monthly stipend of Rs38,000 at primary level, Rs40,000 at elementary level and Rs45,000 at high and higher secondary level.
Merit is worked out mainly from academic marks, with 10 marks for a B.Ed or M.Ed and only 5 marks for the interview.
Men are placed only in boys' schools and women only in girls' schools, and applicants may apply only within their permanent-address tehsil.
The internship is temporary and the official policy says it gives no right to a regular post or regularisation.
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Applications for STI jobs 2026 are now open in Punjab. The School Education Department is hiring School Teacher Interns (STIs) for government primary, elementary, high and higher secondary schools, and the official STI portal sets the last date for online applications as 18 October 2026 at 11:59pm. This guide explains who qualifies, what each level pays, how merit is calculated and what happens after you apply, using the department's own portal and policy.
What are STI jobs 2026 in Punjab?
STI jobs are paid, temporary teaching placements in Punjab's public schools, not permanent government posts. The School Education Department says the programme is meant to give educated young people who want to become teachers a chance to work in a classroom.
The rules come from a policy notification of the Government of the Punjab dated 31 January 2025, which is published on the STI portal. Under it, each school assesses its own need for interns, and hiring is handled locally through the school's head and its School Management Council (SMC). That is why vacancies differ from school to school rather than being one province-wide list.
What is the last date for STI jobs 2026?
The last date to apply is 18 October 2026, up to 11:59pm, according to the announcement on the official portal. Note that the portal labels this date a Wednesday, although 18 October 2026 falls on a Sunday; the safest course is simply to finish your application well before the deadline.
The full schedule published on the portal is:
18 October 2026 (11:59pm): last date for online applications
23 October 2026: merit list displayed on the notice board of the school concerned
26 to 27 October 2026: grievances heard by a tehsil-level committee set up by the District Education Officer (DEO)
29 to 30 October 2026: interviews of shortlisted candidates
31 October 2026 (10:00am): final merit list on the school notice board and the STI portal
2 November 2026: letters of agreement issued through the STI portal
TechJuice and Bloom Pakistan report that the internship period runs from 3 November 2026 to 31 May 2027. The policy itself allows a placement of up to nine months, excluding summer vacations.
Who can apply? Age limit and qualifications
You can apply if you are aged 21 to 45 and hold the degree required for the school level you choose. The policy opens the programme to men, women and transgender candidates. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply, although preference may be given to people with teaching experience.
High and higher secondary schools: MA, MSc or BS (Hons) in the relevant subject; preference for an M.Ed or B.Ed
Elementary schools: MA, MSc, BS (Hons), BA or BSc; preference for a B.Ed
Primary schools: at least a BA or BSc; preference for a B.Ed
Two location rules that catch applicants out
First, the portal's FAQ says you may apply only to schools in your own tehsil, based on your permanent address. The policy goes further: only residents of the village, mauza or ward where the school is located are considered for hiring, and if no suitable local candidate is available, candidates from neighbouring union councils may be hired. The SMC checks residence.
Second, men are placed only in boys' schools and women only in girls' schools. Transgender interns may be placed in boys', girls' or transgender schools.
How much is the STI stipend in 2026?
The monthly stipend is Rs38,000 for primary, Rs40,000 for elementary and Rs45,000 for high and higher secondary level. The policy says payment is made by crossed cheque each month after the attendance register is verified by the education officer concerned.
Primary level: Rs38,000 a month
Elementary level: Rs40,000 a month
High and higher secondary level: Rs45,000 a month
No travelling or daily allowance (TA/DA) is paid for attending the recruitment process. Interns get two casual leaves a month with prior permission, and the placement cannot be transferred to another school.
How is the STI merit list calculated?
Merit is based mostly on your academic record, graded into five bands, plus 10 marks for a B.Ed or M.Ed and 5 marks for the interview. This ranking decides who is shortlisted for interview.
Under the policy, each qualification is scored by the percentage you obtained. Level 1 means 90% or more in a semester system (80% or more in an annual system), and each lower level drops by 10 percentage points, down to Level 5 at 50% (semester) or 40% (annual).
Matric: up to 15 marks (15, 13.5, 12, 10.5 or 9 by level)
Intermediate: up to 15 marks (same scale)
Bachelor: up to 15 marks, plus Master: up to 40 marks (40, 36, 32, 28 or 24)
Or BS (Hons): up to 55 marks (55, 49.5, 44, 38.5 or 33) instead of the Bachelor and Master route
Professional qualification: 10 marks for a B.Ed or M.Ed
Interview: 5 marks
Example: a candidate with Level 2 marks in matric (13.5) and intermediate (13.5), a Level 1 BS (Hons) (55) and a B.Ed (10) starts with 92 academic and professional marks before the interview. Because the interview carries only 5 marks, your documents matter far more than your performance on the day, so make sure every result is entered correctly.
How to apply for STI jobs 2026 online
Applications are made only through the official portal, sti.pesrp.edu.pk, run for the School Education Department. Follow these steps:
Open the STI portal and click Register. The FAQ asks for a valid email address and a password, while the home page says you sign up with your CNIC and password.
Log in and complete the Profile Builder: Personal Information, Academics, Work Experience and Professional Qualification.
Check every mark and date. The portal warns that your profile must be correct and up to date at the time you apply.
Go to Available Internships, choose a school in your tehsil that matches your level and gender, and apply.
Use Track Application to follow your status, and watch the school notice board for the merit list on 23 October.
The portal lists a helpline, 042-111-11-2020, and an email address, Support@pesrp.edu.pk, for queries. An application fee is not stated on the portal.
Is the STI internship a permanent job?
No. The policy describes STI hiring as purely temporary and non-transferable, and the letter of agreement says the placement gives no right to regular appointment or regularisation. An experience certificate may be issued when the tenure ends.
Interns must join within three working days of receiving the letter of agreement; a further three working days can be granted by the school head, after which the offer can pass to the next candidate on merit. The agreement can also be ended for misconduct, wilful absence of more than seven days in a month, corporal punishment or fake documents, and the policy allows termination without assigning a reason.
Beware of STI job scams
Genuine STI applications are made only on sti.pesrp.edu.pk, and selection is by school merit lists and interviews. Keep these points in mind:
Genuine employers never ask for money beyond an official application or test fee, and none is stated for STI.
Never pay anyone through a personal bank account, JazzCash or Easypaisa for a "guaranteed" internship.
Ignore NTS, PTS or OTS-style adverts for STI posts unless the School Education Department is named and the details match the official portal.
Do not share your CNIC, portal password or one-time codes with agents or social media pages.
What this means for you
If you hold a BA, BSc, BS or master's degree and live in Punjab, STI jobs 2026 are a paid way to gain classroom experience, but places depend on each school's need. Register early, enter your marks accurately, apply only within your own tehsil and check the school notice board on 23 October. If you are also preparing for permanent posts, see our guides PMS Age Limit 2026: Punjab Upper Limit Now 32, BPS 16 Salary in Pakistan 2026 and CV Format 2026: Best Layout, Sections & Free Template.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for STI jobs 2026?
The last date is 18 October 2026 at 11:59pm, according to the official STI portal. Applications are submitted online only at sti.pesrp.edu.pk, so leave time to finish your profile before the deadline.
What is the salary of an STI in Punjab?
STIs receive a monthly stipend rather than a salary. Under the School Education Department's policy it is Rs38,000 at primary level, Rs40,000 at elementary level and Rs45,000 at high and higher secondary level, paid by crossed cheque.
What is the age limit for STI jobs 2026?
Candidates must be between 21 and 45 years old. The same age limit applies to primary, elementary, high and higher secondary placements.
Can I apply for an STI post in another district or tehsil?
No. The portal's FAQ says candidates can apply only to schools in their own tehsil, based on their permanent address. The policy first considers only residents of the village, mauza or ward where the school is located, then neighbouring union councils.
Will STI jobs become permanent?
No. The official policy says STI hiring is temporary and gives no right to regular placement or regularisation. An experience certificate may be issued after the internship ends.
When will the STI merit list 2026 be displayed?
The initial merit list is due on the notice board of the school concerned on 23 October 2026. The final merit list will be shown on the school notice board and the STI portal at 10:00am on 31 October 2026.
How are STI merit marks calculated?
Marks come from matric, intermediate and either a bachelor's plus master's degree or a BS (Hons), graded by percentage band. A B.Ed or M.Ed adds 10 marks and the interview adds 5 marks.
Sources
School Teacher Internship Program policy, No.SO(SE-REC)2-07/2025 (PDF)
Bloom Pakistan – Punjab Announces School Teacher Intern Jobs 2026
This article was compiled by Jobsiz from the sources listed above, with AI-assisted writing and automated fact-checking. Published 9 October 2026. We update stories when new verified information becomes available.