STI Merit List 2026: Initial List on 23 October — Check at Your School and What Comes Next

The application window for Punjab’s School Teacher Interns closed on 18 October, and now comes the week every applicant has been waiting for. Thousands of graduates across the province are asking the same question: is my name on the merit list — and where do I check it?

The answer is only days away. The initial merit list will be displayed on 23 October, and the days after that — objections, interviews, the final list — will decide who gets the agreement letter on 2 November. Each step has a fixed date, and missing one can cost you the seat even if your merit is strong.

This guide carries the complete verified schedule, step-by-step instructions for checking the list, how merit is decided, how to file an objection the right way, and what to expect at the interview — so you miss nothing in the week that matters most.

When Will the STI Initial Merit List Be Displayed?

The initial merit list for School Teacher Interns will be displayed on Friday, 23 October 2026, on the notice boards of the respective schools. This is the list for the school you applied to — you must go to that school and check the board, because the department has not announced online display of the initial list. Candidates who find their names on this list move to the next stage; those who do not can use the objection window two days later.

Friday is only the beginning of the process. The list on 23 October is called “initial” for a reason — it can change after objections are reviewed on 26 and 27 October. Do not treat a missing name as final, and do not treat an appearing name as selection. The final merit list comes on 31 October, and only that version decides the agreement letters of 2 November.

Complete STI Selection Schedule

Every stage after the 18 October deadline is fixed in the official schedule. Save these dates — the department does not move them for individual candidates.

The tenure of the engagement runs from 3 November 2026 to 31 May 2027. Selected candidates will receive their agreement letters through the STI portal on 2 November, and the internship period starts the very next day.

How to Check the STI Merit List at Your School

The initial list is displayed at the school you applied to, not at a district office and not at some other school. Go to that school on 23 October and read the notice board carefully. Lists are usually posted school-wise and level-wise, so look under the correct level — primary, elementary, or high/higher secondary — and confirm your name, father’s name, and CNIC digits against your application record.

If the board is crowded or the print is unclear, take a clear photo of the relevant page with your phone. Keep that photo saved until the final list is out — it is your personal record of where you stood on day one, and it helps if you need to file an objection on 26 October. Do not rely on someone else’s message or a forwarded photo from a different school; only the board of your own school is authoritative for you.

• Visit the school you applied to on Friday 23 October and find the merit list on its notice board.
• Check the correct level (primary / elementary / high or higher secondary) — lists are posted level-wise.
• Match your name, father’s name, and CNIC digits with your application; take a clear photo of the page and keep it saved.

How the STI Merit Is Decided

Merit is decided on the basis of academic qualifications, matched against the level you applied for. Primary-level applicants are judged on their BA or BSc record, elementary-level on MA, MSc, BS or honours-level degrees, and high or higher secondary level on the MA, MSc or BS Honours degree in the relevant subject. A stronger academic record in the required qualification means a higher position on the list.

There is one more factor that can move your name up: candidates who hold a professional teaching qualification such as B.Ed or M.Ed are given preference during the final evaluation. This preference matters at the final merit stage, not only on paper — so if you declared your B.Ed or M.Ed in the application, make sure it was entered correctly, because a missing qualification entry is exactly the kind of mistake the objection window is meant to fix.

What to Do If Your Name Is Missing or Your Marks Are Wrong

Do not panic if your name is missing or your marks look wrong on 23 October — the department gives you a dedicated objection window for exactly this situation. Objections are heard on 26 and 27 October by the Tehsil-level committee formed by the concerned CEO (DEO). Go in person with your original documents, because a complaint without proof carries no weight.

Keep your objection factual and short. State what is wrong — for example, your degree marks entered wrong, your B.Ed preference not counted, or your name missing despite a submitted application — and attach the document that proves the correct fact. Vague complaints or requests to “check again generally” are the ones most likely to be set aside.

• Objection window: 26–27 October 2026 (Monday–Tuesday), Tehsil-level committee formed by the concerned CEO/DEO.
• Go in person with original documents (degrees, B.Ed/M.Ed certificate, CNIC, application print) — state the exact error and show the proof.
• File only genuine corrections; do not wait for the interview stage to raise a merit mistake, because the final list is prepared from the corrected record.

Interviews on 29 and 30 October

Interviews are held on 29 and 30 October, Thursday and Friday, and only shortlisted candidates are called. The interview notice is issued by the committee for each school, so after checking the initial list, keep following the notice board — and the STI portal — for your interview venue and timing. Arriving late or at the wrong venue is treated as absence, and absence means removal from the process.

Treat the interview as verification, not a written test. The committee checks that you are the person on the application, that your documents are genuine, and that your subject command matches the level you are hired for. Dress simply, speak clearly about your subject, and carry every original document in an organized file — the candidates who lose marks here are usually the ones who forget one paper at home, not the ones who lack knowledge.

Final Merit List and Agreement Letters

The final merit list will be displayed on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at 10:00 AM — on the notice boards of the schools and also on the STI portal. This is the decisive list. It is prepared after objections have been corrected and interviews completed, so the name order on this list is what the agreement letters follow.

Agreement letters are issued on Monday, 2 November, through the STI portal, so keep your portal login (CNIC and password) ready and working — you will need it to download your letter. Engagement begins on 3 November 2026 at your respective school, and the contract runs until 31 May 2027. If any step on the portal fails, visit your school the same day; the first working day of the internship is not the day to wait.

Mistakes That Can Cost You a Seat

The most common mistake is simply not checking the board on 23 October. Applicants who rely on forwarded lists or wait for a phone call discover too late that their name needed an objection on the 26th. The second mistake is filing objections late — the window is only two days, and committees do not accept complaints after 27 October.

A third, quieter mistake is trusting rumours about the list appearing on some third-party website. The authoritative places are the school notice board for the initial list and the board plus the official STI portal for the final list. Fake “merit list” pages collect your data and waste your time. Check the real board, file real objections on time, and show up for the interview with complete documents — that is the entire formula.

Important Notes for STI Applicants

The STI engagement is a temporary internship, not a permanent government appointment, and it will not be converted into a regular post. The monthly stipend is fixed by level, and the age limit for the engagement is 21 to 45 years.

Selected interns receive a certificate after completing the placement, which carries weight for future teaching applications. No travel or daily allowance is paid for any part of the recruitment process, including interviews. And one honest note: the total number of vacancies was not published in the advertisement — seats are allocated district-wise and school-wise, so your competition is the applicant pool of your own school, not the whole province. For the original announcement details, see our STI jobs guide.

Disclaimer: Prime Updates is an independent information website and is not affiliated with the Punjab School Education Department. The schedule above is taken from the official STI advertisement (IPL-10494) as reported by multiple sources and verified on 21 October 2026. Always confirm dates from the official STI portal and your school’s notice board before acting.

FAQs

When will the STI initial merit list 2026 be displayed?

The initial merit list will be displayed on Friday, 23 October 2026, on the notice board of the school you applied to. Only the final list (31 October) is also shown on the STI portal.

How can I check the STI merit list online?

The initial list is checked at the school notice board; the final list on 31 October will also appear on the official STI portal at sti.pesrp.edu.pk. Do not trust third-party “merit list” websites with your CNIC.

What if my name is not in the STI merit list?

Use the objection window on 26–27 October 2026: go to the Tehsil-level committee in person with original documents and point out the exact error. Objections without proof are not entertained.

When are the STI interviews in 2026?

Interviews of shortlisted candidates are on 29–30 October 2026 (Thursday–Friday). Venue and timing are announced by each school’s committee — keep checking the notice board after 23 October.

When will the final STI merit list come?

The final merit list will be displayed on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at 10:00 AM on school notice boards and the STI portal. Agreement letters follow on 2 November through the portal.

Is the STI job permanent?

No. The STI engagement is temporary, from 3 November 2026 to 31 May 2027, with stipends of Rs. 38,000–45,000 by level. It is not converted into a permanent government appointment, but completers receive a certificate.