If your name is on the STI final merit list 2026, your first day as a School Teacher Intern is Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The STI joining 3 November step is simple, but many interns lose time on the first morning because of a missing photocopy or an unsigned agreement. This checklist covers every document to carry, what happens at the school, and how to make a good start in your first week.
Schedule: Final list 31 October | Agreement letter 2 November (download guide) | Joining 3 November | Internship ends 31 May 2027.
STI Joining Documents Checklist (3 November 2026)
| Document | Originals | Copies |
|---|---|---|
| Signed STI agreement letter | Yes | 2 |
| CNIC | Yes | 2 |
| Matric and Intermediate certificates / mark sheets | Yes | 2 each |
| Graduation / Master degree and transcript | Yes | 2 each |
| B.Ed / M.Ed or professional degree (if any) | Yes | 2 |
| Domicile | Yes | 2 |
| Passport-size photographs | — | 4–6 |
| Joining report (filled) | — | 2 |
The joining report format is available in our STI joining letter 2026 guide. Bring a file folder so your documents stay clean and in order.
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What Happens at the School on Joining Day
- Report to the head teacher in the morning, before classes start.
- The head teacher matches your original documents with the online data.
- You submit the signed agreement letter and joining report.
- Your joining is marked on the system and you are given your class and timetable.
- Note your school EMIS code and keep a copy of your joining report for your record.
The complete step-by-step procedure is in our STI joining process 2026 guide.
Common Joining Day Problems
- Name spelling or CNIC mismatch: do not overwrite documents; inform the head teacher and district office the same day.
- Agreement letter not downloaded: try the portal early in the morning of 2 or 3 November.
- Late joining: if you cannot join on 3 November, inform the head teacher in writing immediately. Unexplained absence can lead to your seat going to the next candidate (STI waiting list).
- Selected at two schools: you can join only one.
Your First Week as an STI Intern
- Arrive on time and follow the school timetable.
- Prepare short lesson plans for each class; our STI demo lesson guide has simple formats.
- Keep a personal attendance record.
- Learn the school rules on leave and conduct described in the STI policy 2026-27.
STI Stipend After Joining
Interns receive a monthly stipend of Rs 38,000 (Primary), Rs 40,000 (Elementary) or Rs 45,000 (High/Higher Secondary). Payment depends on attendance being verified each month. If payment is late, see STI stipend 2026-27.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is STI joining in 2026?
Selected School Teacher Interns join their schools on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
Which documents are required for STI joining?
Signed agreement letter, CNIC, academic and professional degrees, domicile, photographs and the joining report, with originals and copies.
What if I cannot join on 3 November?
Inform the head teacher in writing immediately. If you do not join, the seat can be offered to the next candidate on merit.
How long is the STI internship 2026-27?
From joining on 3 November 2026 until 31 May 2027.
What is the STI stipend after joining?
Rs 38,000 for Primary, Rs 40,000 for Elementary and Rs 45,000 for High/Higher Secondary per month.
For more STI news and guides, visit the STI Portal section of STI.org.pk.