The 2025-26 STI cycle has just reopened on November 12 and the last date to apply is November 21. If you’ve already applied earlier or you’re submitting now, thousands of candidates are waiting for the next big updates: provisional merit list, interviews, and the final selected candidates list. Check STI Merit List Punjab 2025-26 in seconds! Get official portal link, CNIC checker, and all 36 district PDFs. Latest updates as of Nov 17, 2025 – see if you’re selected! Don’t worry — this is the most complete, easy-to-follow guide you’ll find anywhere in Punjab right now.
Current Status (November 17, 2025): What’s Happening Right Now?
The School Education Department Punjab has opened the STI portal from November 12 to November 21, 2025, for fresh applications and Registration. More than 100000 new graduates are expected to apply this time.
Once the Application closes, the provisional merit list is expected in the last week of January 2026, and the final STI merit list 2025-26 will be uploaded in the first week of March 2026 (exact dates will be shared soon).
What is the School Teacher Intern (STI) Program 2025-26? (Latest Policy Changes)
The School Teacher Intern (STI) program is a 4-month paid internship launched by the Punjab School Education Department to fill teacher shortages in government primary and elementary schools.
You get:
- Monthly stipend (around PKR 25,000–32,000 depending on district – officially confirmed soon)
- Valuable teaching experience certificate
- Strong chance for permanent PST/EST jobs in the future
Big change in 2025-26: The department has increased seats in many rural districts and made the portal mobile-friendly.
STI Merit List 2025-26 Timeline – All Important Dates (Updated Nov 2025)
| Event | Expected Date |
| Application Window Reopened | Nov 12 – Nov 21, 2025 |
| Provisional Merit List | Last week of January 2026 |
| Objections Window | 2–3 days after provisional |
| Interviews at School Level | First week of February 2026 |
| Final Merit List 2025-26 | March 1–5, 2026 (evening) |
| Joining & Agreement Letters | Within 7 days of final list |
Step-by-Step: How to Check STI Merit List on sti.pesrp.edu.pk (With 2025 Screenshots)
Here are the three easiest methods — pick whichever works for you.
Method 1: Check by CNIC (Fastest Way)
- Open sti.pesrp.edu.pk
- Click “Check Merit List / Application Status”
- Enter your CNIC without dashes (example: 3520212345671)
- Type the password you created during registration
- Press “Login” → Your complete status (Selected / Rejected / Shortlisted for Interview) will appear instantly.
Method 2: Download District-Wise PDF (All 36 Districts – Direct Links)
If the portal is slow (very common on result day), just download your district PDF. Here’s the full updated table (links go live as soon as lists are uploaded):
| District | Provisional PDF (Jan) | Final Merit List PDF (Mar) |
| Lahore | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Faisalabad | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Rawalpindi | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Multan | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Gujranwala | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| … (all 36 districts) |
(Full downloadable Google Sheet with live links will be pinned on our page on result day)
Method 3: Check Status via Mobile App (Brand New 2025 Feature)
This year SED launched the official “Punjab Schools” app on Play Store.
Steps:
- Install “Punjab Schools” app
- Go to “STI Corner”
- Enter CNIC → result appears in 2 seconds even when the website is down!
How Your Merit is Calculated in 2025 (Transparent Formula + Mini Calculator)
70% Academic marks + 30% Interview/Test = Final Merit
Example:
- Matric 85% → 59.5 marks
- Inter 82% → 57.4 marks
- Graduation 3.6/4 CGPA → 63 marks
- Interview → 24/30
Total = 82.9 merit (very safe for most districts)
What to Do If Your Name is Missing or Portal Shows Error (8 Real Fixes That Actually Work)
- Clear browser cache or use incognito mode
- Try a different browser (Chrome works best)
- Use 4G mobile data instead of Wi-Fi
- Check spelling of CNIC (no dashes, no spaces)
- Wait 30 minutes – servers get overloaded in the first hour
- Use the mobile app (Method 3)
- Visit your applied school – they display lists on notice boards
- Call helpline: 042-99201012 (lines open 9 AM – 5 PM)
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District-Wise Expected Cut-Off Merit 2025 (Based on 2024 + Seat Increase)
| District | Approx Cut-Off (2024) | Expected 2025 |
| Lahore | 84+ | 82–83 |
| Faisalabad | 81+ | 79–80 |
| Rural Punjab | 74–78 | 72–76 |
Interview Preparation After Merit List (Most Common Questions Asked in 2025)
Schools usually ask:
- Introduce yourself in Urdu
- Why do you want to become a teacher?
- How will you teach fractions to Class 5?
- Basic child psychology questions
Practice 2–3 days = 90% chance of clearing!
Joining Process, Agreement Letter, Stipend & Certificate
Once your name is in the final selected candidates list:
- Download agreement letter from portal
- Get medical + police verification
- Report to assigned school within 7 days
- Stipend starts from the joining month
- Get experience certificate after 4 months
FAQs – STI Merit List Punjab 2025
Q: STI merit list kab aye gi 2025 Urdu mein?
A: Final list March ke pehle week mein evening mein upload ho gi.
Q: Can I check STI merit list by name only?
A: No, only by CNIC or Application ID.
Q: Portal not loading – what to do?
A: Try mobile app or district PDF links above.
Q: How much stipend in STI 2025?
A: Expected PKR 25,000–32,000 per month (varies by district).
Q: Is STI experience counted in permanent jobs?
A: Yes, big advantage in upcoming PST/EST recruitments.
Bookmark this page right now — we update it every single day when new lists drop.
Good luck, future teachers of Punjab! Feel free to drop your district name in comments and we’ll help you check when lists are out.
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