The Punjab government has approved the hiring of 12,500 School Teacher Interns (STIs) for government schools across the province, and applications for Phase 2 of the programme are open online from 10 November to 20 November 2026. Candidates must apply through the official STI portal at sti.pesrp.edu.pk.

The approval was given by the Punjab Cabinet, and the recruitment was announced by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat. The School Teacher Internship programme is run by the School Education Department, Government of Punjab, and it places interns in primary, elementary, high and higher secondary schools to fill teacher shortages.

12,500 intern posts across Punjab

The 12,500 posts are for School Teacher Interns in government schools in all districts of Punjab. Hiring is district-wise, so the available schools and seats differ from one district to another, and the school-wise list of vacant positions is published on the official STI portal. Fresh hiring against vacant STI slots was authorised under a School Education Department notification dated 25 September 2026, which also allowed already engaged interns to continue through fresh agreements.

Pay and contract

Interns are paid a monthly stipend of between Rs 38,000 and Rs 45,000, depending on the school level, with primary-level interns at the lower end of the range and elementary, secondary and higher secondary interns at the higher end. These are temporary, internship-based posts, not permanent government jobs. Appointments under the current phase run until 31 May 2027.

Who can apply for Punjab STI Jobs 2026

Applicants must hold a Punjab domicile, and the stated age range is 21 to 45 years on the closing date. Candidates should check their district's advertisement on the portal for the exact eligibility conditions, because requirements can vary by district and school level. The programme is aimed at educated young people who want to become teachers, and it offers paid classroom experience in a government school.

How to apply online

Applications are accepted online only through the official STI portal, sti.pesrp.edu.pk. Candidates should open the portal, register or log in, check the school-wise vacancy list for their district, and submit the online form with their academic details, school preferences and documents before the closing date of 20 November 2026. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.

What happens after applying

Shortlisting and interviews follow after applications close, with the schedule published on the official portal. Candidates should keep checking sti.pesrp.edu.pk for their district's merit list and interview dates rather than relying on any other website. Applicants should apply only through the official portal and should not pay any agent or third party for an STI post. With applications closing on 20 November, interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.