District Wise STI Seats October 2026
District Wise STI Seats October 2026: Complete Vacancy Breakdown, Tehsil Lists, and Application Guide
The School Education Department (SED) of Punjab, in collaboration with the Program Monitoring and Implementation Unit (PMIU), has officially unlocked the vacant seats for the School Teacher Interns (STI) Phase for October 2026. Aimed at eliminating critical instructor shortages in communal schools across the province, this initiative provides contractual teaching internships across primary, elementary, high, and higher secondary schools.
For job seekers holding bachelor’s and master’s degrees, navigating the official portal to locate school-stage vacancies can be challenging. This guide provides an authoritative breakdown of district wise STI seats October 2026, examining official portal data across major districts—including Faisalabad, Multan, Attock, Okara, Mianwali, Khushab, and Bahawalpur—along with critical timelines, eligibility guidelines, and strategic application advice.
Punjab School Teacher Interns (STI) October 2026: Program Overview
The Punjab STI program functions as an emergency and interim staffing mechanism to bridge the pupil-instructor ratio (PTR) gap across thousands of government schools. Deployed via the centralized Punjab STI PESRP Portal, positions are advertised on a school-particular basis matching unique EMIS (Educational Management Information System) codes.
Unlike typical general recruitment drives, STI positions are non-transferable, temporary academic-twelve months engagements tied directly to designated institutions. Candidates must review institution-standard vacancies, gender allocations, and subject requirements before submitting their online dossiers.
Core Objectives of the October 2026 Intake
- Targeted STEM Staffing: Addressing acute educator deficits in Mathematics, General Science, Computer Science (CS), and Technical education.
- School-Level Merit Transparency: Eliminating centralized posting delays by allowing candidates to apply directly to schools within their Union Council (UC) or tehsil.
- Support for Rural and Sub-Urban Schools: Prioritizing remote tehsils where standard Public Service Commission (PPSC) educator inductions have experienced high turnover or prolonged vacancies.
Official Recruitment Schedule & Key Dates for October 2026
The Punjab Education and Curriculum Training Authority (PECTAA) and SED have established a strict, rapid-track timeline for the October 2026 induction. Adherence to these dates is mandatory, as late grievance submissions or missed interview slots forfeit candidate eligibility.
| Milestone / Activity | Official Date / Window | Venue / Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Submission Deadline | Up to October 05, 2026 (11:59 PM) (Extended up to Oct 18 in select tehsils) | Punjab STI PESRP Portal |
| Display of Preliminary Merit List | October 10, 2026 (Saturday) | Notice Board of Concerned School |
| Grievance Redressal Window | October 12, 2026 – October 13, 2026 | Tehsil-Level Scrutiny Committee (DEO Office) |
| Interviews of Shortlisted Candidates | October 15, 2026 – October 16, 2026 | Concerned School Selection Committee |
| Final Merit List Display | October 17, 2026 (10:00 AM) | School Notice Board & STI Online Portal |
| Issuance of Letters of Agreement | October 19, 2026 (Monday) | Downloadable via Candidate Dashboard |
Note: In accordance with provincial recruitment regulations outlined by the Punjab School Education Department, no TA/DA is admissible for candidates appearing for interviews.
District Wise STI Seats October 2026: Live Vacancy Breakdown
Live data extracted from the centralized PMIU-PESRP data servers indicates an emphasis on STEM subject positions across male and female schools. Below is an authentic inspection of vacant posts across monitored districts and tehsils.
DISTRICT-WISE VACANCY PATTERNS (OCTOBER 2026)
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Faisalabad (Saddar) [████████████████████] High Demand (Primary, Science, CS)
Multan (Sadar) [████████████ ] Heavy Secondary Focus (Math, Tech, Arts)
Attock (Attock/Pindi) [█████████████ ] Balanced STEM & Primary
Mianwali (Isa Khel) [██████████ ] Strong High School Math/Science Deficit
Okara (Okara/Depalpur)[██████████ ] Exclusively Female Rural High Schools
Khushab (Khushab) [█████ ] Primary & Secondary Blend
Bahawalpur (Hasilpur) [███ ] Specialized Higher Secondary CS/Science
1. District Faisalabad (Tehsil Faisalabad Saddar)
Faisalabad Saddar exhibits one of the largest single-tehsil allocations in the central division, with substantial demand for Primary and Computer Science interns in male institutions.
| Sr # | Post Designation | School Name & EMIS Code | Gender | School Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STI Science | GES 83 GB West (33140059) | Male | Middle / Elementary |
| 2 | STI Arts | GES 85 GB (33140061) | Male | Middle / Elementary |
| 3 | STI Primary | GPS 196 RB East (33140106) | Male | Primary |
| 4 | STI Primary | GES 196 RB West (33140107) | Male | Elementary |
| 5 | STI Science | GES Chak 49 JB FSD (33140124) | Male | Middle |
| 6 | STI Primary | GES 55 JB I (33140130) | Male | Elementary |
| 7 | STI Science | GES 9 JB (33140140) | Male | Elementary |
| 8 | STI Primary | GPS Chak 246 RB Kakarwala (33140151) | Male | Primary |
| 9 | STI Primary | GPS Chak 274 JB (33140153) | Male | Primary |
| 10 | STI Science | GES Chak 76 JB (33140178) | Male | Elementary |
| 11 | STI CS | GHS Chak 257 RB FSD (33140537) | Male | High School |
| 12 | STI Science | GHS Chak 67 JB FSD (33140562) | Male | High School |
| 13 | STI CS | GHS Chak 252 RB FSD (33140567) | Male | High School |
| 14 | STI CS | GHS Chak 258 RB Faisalabad (33140568) | Male | High School |
Candidates seeking detailed academic weightage calculations for these slots can review the School STI merit formula and eligibility guide before locking their choices.
2. District Multan (Tehsil Multan Sadar)
Multan Sadar prioritizes secondary and higher secondary school positions, showing high vacancy rates in Mathematics, Science, and Technical streams.
| Sr # | Post Designation | School Name & EMIS Code | Gender | School Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STI Mathematics | GHSS Lar Multan (36130004) | Male | Higher Secondary |
| 2 | STI Mathematics | GHS Lutafabad Bosan Road (36130008) | Male | High School |
| 3 | STI Mathematics | GHSS Ayaz Abad Maral (36130029) | Male | Higher Secondary |
| 4 | STI Tech | GHSS Qadir Pur Lar (36130030) | Male | Higher Secondary |
| 5 | STI Tech | GHSS Hamid Pur Kanora (36130041) | Male | Higher Secondary |
| 6 | STI Science | GHSS Hamid Pur Kanora (36130041) | Male | Higher Secondary |
| 7 | STI Science | GES Inayat Pur Moza Inayat Pur (36130057) | Male | Middle |
| 8 | STI Science | GES Akram Abad (36130063) | Male | Middle |
| 9 | STI Science | GES Model Makhdoom Rasheed (36130067) | Male | Middle |
| 10 | STI Mathematics | GHS Chak No. 6-T P/O Makhdoom (36130083) | Male | High School |
| 11 | STI Arts | GHS Khokhran P/O Sikindarabad (36130084) | Male | High School |
| 12 | STI Arts | GES Chak No. 12 MR Multan (36130226) | Male | Elementary |
3. District Attock (Tehsils: Attock & Pindi Gheb)
Attock displays a healthy spread across urban centers and rural union councils. Pindi Gheb shows significant demand for Mathematics and General Science educators.
Tehsil Attock
- GHS Sheen Bagh (37110006): STI Tech (Male)
- GHSS Daurdad (37110010): STI Science (2 Positions, Male)
- GHS Haji Shah (37110011): STI Tech (Male)
- GHS Kamra Kalan (37110014): STI Tech (Male)
- GHS (MC) Attock City (37110041): STI CS (Male)
- GHS Shakar Dara (37110046): STI CS (Male)
- GHS Dakhnair (37110052): STI Primary (Male)
- GHS Faqir Abad (37110053): STI Science (Male)
- GPS Gondal (37110118): STI Primary (Male)
- GES Dhok Haji Ahmed (37110147): STI Science (Male)
- GPS Sojhanda (37110391): STI Primary (Male)
Tehsil Pindi Gheb
- GHSS Malhowali (37130002): STI Science (Male)
- GHS Nilhad (37130008): STI Science (Male)
- GHS Pind (37130014): STI Primary & STI Science (Male)
- GHS Maira Sharif (37130024): STI CS & STI Science (Male)
- GES Malhowali (37130041): STI Science (Male)
- GHS Rawal (37130069): STI Mathematics & STI Science (Male)
- GES Pirana (37130073): STI Arts (Male)
- GES Chhoi Nilhad (37130084): STI Arts & STI Science (Male)
- GES Chemyari (37130087): STI Science (Male)
4. District Okara (Tehsils: Okara & Depalpur)
Okara features notable allocations for female educators, specifically targeting rural girls’ middle and high schools.
Tehsil Okara (Female Institutions)
- GGHS 38/G.D Young Pur (39320113): STI Science
- GGHS Chak No. 43/G.D (39320118): STI Mathematics
- GGES Chak No. 12/1-R (39320149): STI Science
- GGHS Jaboka (39320156): STI Mathematics
- GGHS Chak No. 21/4-L (39320169): STI Mathematics
- GGHS 40/G.D (39320479): STI Mathematics
- GGES Maroola Sharif (39320597): STI Science
- GGES 53/2-L (39320602): STI Science
- GGHS Sabri Colony (39320658): STI Science
- GGES Chak No. 50/3-R (39320690): STI Science
- GGES Chak No. 15/1-R (39320771): STI Science
- GMES 41/2-L (39320785): STI Science
Tehsil Depalpur (Female Institutions)
- GGHS Jamal Kot (39310042)
- GGHSS Sher Garrh (39310044)
- GGHS Rasool Pur (39310114)
- GGES Mojoo Ki (39310121)
- GGHS Gaddy Wal (39310124)
- GGES Dhuliana (39310125)
- GGHS Sondha Singh (39310130)
- GGES Shah Yakka (39310166)
- GGES Tibba Tughrail (39310488)
- GGES Jhang Abdullah Shah (39310505)
- GGES 42/D Kalan (39310748)
- GGES Kalassan Paramal (39310980)
5. District Mianwali, Khushab, and Bahawalpur
Mianwali (Tehsil Isa Khel)
- GHS Vanjari (38310011): STI Mathematics (Male)
- GES Kalluan Wala (38310020): STI Science (Male)
- GHS Sheikh Mehmood Wala (38310024): STI Mathematics (Male)
- GHS Shiekh Abad (38310026): STI Mathematics (Male)
- GES Kamar Sar (38310033): STI Science (Male)
- GHS Jalal Pur (38310037): STI Mathematics (Male)
- GHS Kamar Mashani (38310039): Multiple STI Mathematics slots (Male)
- GHS Girdari Wala (38310048): STI Mathematics (Male)
- GPS Kareem Abad Kalabagh (38310130): STI Primary (Male)
- GPS Qurashian Wala (38310162): STI Primary (Male)
Khushab (Tehsil Khushab)
- GPS Thathi Ghanjera (38210301): STI Primary (Male)
- GHS Dhak (38210827): STI Mathematics & STI Science (Male)
- GHS Jasmal (38210828): STI Mathematics (Male)
- GHS Padharar (38210909): STI Mathematics & STI Science (Male)
Bahawalpur (Tehsil Hasilpur)
- GGHSS Chak No. 153/M (31230016): STI Computer Science & STI Science (Female)
- GGHS Jamalpur (31230063): STI Science (Female)
For comprehensive lists and institutional requirements, visit the updated schoolsti.org.pk district vacancies tracker.
Comparison Section: STEM vs. Universal Subject Allocations
A comparative analysis of the October 2026 intake highlights notable structural differences in subject distribution, compensation structures, and competition profiles across institution tiers.
OCTOBER 2026 VACANCY SPREAD BY SUBJECT CATEGORY
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General Science / Biology / Chemistry [ 38% ] ███████████████████
Mathematics [ 29% ] ███████████████
Primary Education (General) [ 18% ] █████████
Computer Science (CS) [ 10% ] █████
Technical / Arts [ 5% ] ███
Comparative Analysis Table
| Metric / Dimension | STI Primary (GPS/GES) | STI Science & Math (GES/GHS) | STI CS & Tech (GHS/GHSS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Academic Requirement | Intermediate (F.A / F.Sc) or Higher | BS / M.Sc in Natural Sciences or Math | BS (CS / IT / Software Eng) / DAE |
| Target Student Level | Grades 1 to 5 | Grades 6 to 10 (Matriculation) | Grades 9 to 12 (Matric & Intermediate) |
| Provincial Seat Density | ~20% of advertised seats | ~65% of advertised seats | ~15% of advertised seats |
| Competition Ratio | High (broad qualification pool) | Moderate (STEM degree prerequisite) | Low-to-Moderate (localized demand) |
| Merit Calculation Baseline | Heavy weightage on Matric/Inter | High weightage on BS/Master’s GPA | BS degree score + Tech marks |
| Daily Stipend Rate | PKR 1,000 to 1,200/day | PKR 1,200 to 1,400/day | PKR 1,400 to 1,500/day |
Key Takeaways from the Comparison
- STEM Dominance: Over 65% of all active slots fall under Mathematics and Science designations. Universal Arts slots constitute less than 10% of total openings.
- Rural-Urban Disparity: Secondary math seats remain persistently vacant in remote union councils (e.g., Isa Khel in Mianwali and Pindi Gheb in Attock), providing higher selection odds for eligible regional graduates.
- Computer Science Gaps: While Computer Science positions carry lower overall volume, they are predominantly situated in larger higher secondary schools (such as GHS Chak 257/252 RB in Faisalabad and GGHSS Hasilpur in Bahawalpur).
Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure
To apply without technical disqualifications, follow this standardized registration pathway on the official portal:
- Account Creation: Visit the Punjab STI PESRP Portal and register using your Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and an active mobile number.
- Profile Completion: Populate your personal particulars, permanent address, and domicile district. The portal cross-verifies domicile eligibility automatically.
- Academic Record Entry: Enter obtained marks, total marks, board/university names, and passing years for Matric, Intermediate, Graduation, and Post-Graduation. The system calculates tentative merit scores in real-duration.
- School Search by EMIS: Navigate to “Available Internships,” filter by your District and Tehsil, and apply the school’s unique 8-digit EMIS code to locate particular accessible slots.
- Application Finalization: Submit your application before 11:59 PM on the deadline. Download and retain the electronic application receipt for scrutiny at the school level.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age limit for Punjab School Teacher Interns in October 2026?
The standard age criteria for the STI program is 20 to 50 years for male candidates and 20 to 55 years for female candidates, calculated as of the closing date of application.
Can an applicant apply to multiple schools?
Yes. Candidates are permitted to submit individual applications to multiple schools within their tehsil or district. However, if selected at multiple institutions, an applicant may sign only one Letter of Agreement.
What is the duration of the STI contract?
The internship is established for a single academic session or until the arrival of a permanent teacher via PPSC recruitment, whichever occurs earlier. It does not confer any right to regular employment or permanent regularization.
How is the merit score calculated?
Merit is determined out of 100 points based on an academic formula:
- Matriculation: 15 marks
- Intermediate: 20 marks
- Graduation (2-Year): 20 marks
- Master’s / BS (4-Year): 40 marks
- Interview: 5 marks
What should an applicant do if their name is missing from the preliminary merit collection?
Applicants must appear before the Tehsil-Level Grievance Redressal Committee headed by the respective District Education Officer (DEO) during the official grievance window (October 12–13, 2026) with original academic credentials and portal application receipts.
Analysis
An examination of the October 2026 vacancy distributions yields three structural conclusions:
- Structural Shift Toward Secondary STEM Delivery: The distribution of vacancies demonstrates that primary schools have stabilized staffing through prior contract inductions, whereas middle and secondary schools continue to experience acute shortages in Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science.
- Gender-Specific Deficits in Southern and Western Punjab: Okara and Bahawalpur display a marked requirement for female STEM teachers in higher secondary schools. Numerous rural female schools operate with single-digit subject-specialist staffing, making these intern inductions critical for uninterrupted Matric and Intermediate board preparation.
- Localized Selection Advantage: Because selection committees operate at the institutional standard, applicants applying within their immediate Union Council hold a distinct logistical edge during the physical verification and interview stages.
Opinion
The School Teacher Internship program continues to represent a practical stopgap for Punjab’s general school infrastructure. For unemployed graduates across Punjab, an STI placement provides practical classroom experience, professional exposure, and structured monthly stipends during an increasingly competitive civil service recruitment climate.
Nonetheless, prospective applicants should approach the initiative with clear expectations: an STI placement is an interim academic assignment, not a permanent career track. Candidates should treat the stipend and classroom hours as a stepping stone while continuing preparation for regular PPSC or Federal Public Service Commission examinations. To maximize chances of selection, candidates with STEM backgrounds should diversify their applications across both high-density central schools and higher-probability rural elementary institutions.
Conclusion
The district wise STI seats for October 2026 provide significant opportunities for qualified educators across Punjab. With the recruitment cycle moving quickly—from initial applications through grievance reviews, interviews, and final agreements—speed and procedural accuracy are essential.
Prospective candidates are advised to verify their credentials on the Punjab STI PESRP Portal, monitor academy-degree notice boards on October 10 for preliminary merit listings, and ensure all original documentation is prepared for interviews. Careful selection of tehsils and institutional codes will be the decisive factor in securing an internship for this academic session.
