The School Education Department, Government of Punjab, has announced School Teacher Interns (STI) for the session 2026-27 through an advertisement in the Daily Jang on 4 October 2026 (Ad No. IPL-10494). Applications are invited online only at the official portal sti.pesrp.edu.pk, and the last date to apply is 18 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Many candidates want to know what happens after they submit the form. This guide explains the complete Punjab STI Selection Process 2026, stage by stage, so you know exactly what to expect from the online application to the final joining.
Stage 1: Online Application (Deadline 18 October 2026)
The selection process starts with the online application. Candidates must apply only through the official portal at sti.pesrp.edu.pk. There is no application fee, and applications by post or in person are not accepted. Fill in your personal details, academic qualifications, domicile, and school preference carefully, because the information you enter in the form becomes the basis of your merit. Incomplete applications are rejected, so double-check every field before submitting. Make sure you apply well before the deadline of 18 October 2026, 11:59 PM, to avoid last-minute website problems.
Stage 2: Initial Merit List (23 October 2026)
After the application deadline, the authorities will prepare an initial merit list. The list will be displayed on 23 October 2026 on the notice boards of the relevant schools and on the official portal sti.pesrp.edu.pk. Candidates should visit the portal or check the school notice board to see their merit position. The merit is based on academic qualifications and the criteria fixed by the School Education Department. If your name is missing or your merit position looks wrong, do not panic — the next stage is designed exactly for such complaints.
Stage 3: Grievances and Objections (26-27 October 2026)
Candidates who have any objection about the initial merit list can submit their grievances on 26 and 27 October 2026. Grievances are handled by the Tehsil Level Committee, which will review each complaint and correct genuine mistakes in the merit list. This is your right, so use it if you believe your marks or documents were not counted correctly. After the grievance period, the corrected list is used for the next stage.
Stage 4: Interviews (29-30 October 2026)
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on 29 and 30 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview, and the interview schedule is announced through the official portal. Candidates appearing for the interview must bring their original academic documents, domicile, CNIC, and other supporting documents for verification. Follow the instructions given on the portal or by the concerned authority about the interview date, time, and venue. No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the interview or any other stage of the selection process.
Stage 5: Final Merit List, Placement Orders and Joining
After the interviews, the final merit list will be displayed on 31 October 2026 at 10:00 AM on the school notice boards and the official portal. Placement letters will be issued on 2 November 2026 through the online portal. Selected candidates will then join on 3 November 2026, and the engagement will run until 31 May 2027. Note that this is a temporary engagement and is not convertible into a regular government post. Keep checking the portal regularly so you do not miss any update or notice about your selection.
Important Advisory: There is no application fee for STI Jobs 2026, and no one can charge you for placement. Apply only through the official portal sti.pesrp.edu.pk. Beware of fake agents or websites asking for money — the School Education Department Punjab does not charge any fee, and no TA/DA is admissible for any stage of the process.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
