Punjab approves fresh contracts and new hiring for school teacher interns
Existing interns to continue
The Punjab School Education Department has approved the continuation of existing School Teacher Interns Punjab through fresh agreements.
Under the latest instructions, their services may continue from August 24, 2026, until May 31, 2027.
The decision provides continuity for existing interns who are already serving in government schools.
The latest STI contract extension covers the continuation arrangement under the School Teacher Internship Programme 2024.
For existing Punjab School Teacher Interns, the fresh agreements will be issued according to the department’s instructions.
Fresh STI hiring approved
Along with the extension, the department has also directed authorities to begin STI recruitment 2026 against vacant positions.
The fresh hiring will be conducted under the School Teacher Internship Programme 2024 and according to district-wise seat allocations.
This means candidates interested in STI jobs Punjab will have opportunities to apply for available positions once the recruitment details are issued.
The new recruitment will focus on vacant slots rather than replacing interns who are already continuing under the approved arrangement.
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District authorities receive instructions
Chief Executive Officers of District Education Authorities across Punjab have been asked to provide updated records of currently serving School Teacher Interns Punjab.
Authorities have also been directed to strictly follow the prescribed rules, eligibility conditions and procedures during recruitment and placement.
The department has declared the process a top priority and asked relevant officials to complete the required steps.
The updated records will help authorities determine available positions before proceeding with STI recruitment 2026.
What new applicants should know
Candidates interested in STI jobs Punjab should wait for official district-wise vacancy details and application instructions.
The number of available positions can differ from one district to another because recruitment will follow the allocated vacant slots.
Applicants should also make sure their educational documents and other required information are ready before the formal recruitment process begins.
Extension brings relief to existing interns
The STI contract extension gives existing interns a new period of service through May 31, 2027.
The arrangement applies to eligible interns covered by the department’s latest instructions.
At the same time, the fresh STI recruitment 2026 process could open opportunities for new candidates seeking temporary teaching positions in Punjab government schools.
The department has again instructed district authorities to follow the official rules during selection and placement.
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Recruitment process to move forward
The latest decision covers both existing Punjab School Teacher Interns and fresh applicants.
For School Teacher Interns Punjab, the continuation means eligible serving interns can receive fresh agreements for the approved period.
For people looking for STI jobs Punjab, the next important development will be the announcement of vacant posts and application details.
The STI contract extension and fresh recruitment have both been included in the department’s latest instructions.
The move is expected to help schools fill vacant teaching positions while allowing eligible existing interns to continue their duties.
