Candidates in Lahore are asking one question: when will the STI merit list Lahore 2026 come out? The Punjab School Education Department approved fresh hiring of School Teacher Interns against vacant seats on 25 September 2026. Seats will be filled through a district-wise allocation, so Lahore will get its own number of seats and its own school-level merit lists.
This page gives the latest status for Lahore, explains how the list worked in the last cycle, and shows what you should do now. We will update it as soon as the Lahore list is issued.
STI Merit List Lahore 2026: Live Status
Merit list 2026Not released yet
Fresh hiring approved25 September 2026
Seats for LahoreDistrict allocation awaited
Where the list will appearSchool notice boards + official portal
ObjectionsTehsil level (2 days in last cycle)
Opening the School Education Department website…
Status last checked: 30 September 2026. We update this box when the Lahore list is issued.STI Merit List Lahore 2026: Current Status
- The Lahore STI merit list 2026 has not been released yet.
- Fresh hiring was approved on 25 September 2026 under the STI Program 2024.
- The number of seats for Lahore depends on the district-wise allocation, which has not been published publicly.
- No application schedule or merit list date has been announced so far.
Any list shared on WhatsApp or Facebook as the “Lahore STI merit list 2026” right now is not official. Lahore usually receives a large number of applications, so rely on official notice boards and the portal rather than screenshots.
How the Merit List Worked in the Last Cycle
The last round gives the best idea of what Lahore candidates can expect. In November 2025, applications opened for 12,500 School Teacher Interns across Punjab. The selection then followed this timeline:
| Date (last cycle) | Stage |
|---|---|
| 3 December 2025 | Initial merit list on school notice boards |
| 4 to 5 December 2025 | Objections heard at tehsil level |
| 6 to 7 December 2025 | Interviews of shortlisted candidates |
| 8 December 2025 | Final merit list on notice boards and the online portal |
| 9 December 2025 | Appointment orders planned (later put on hold for objections) |
The 2026 dates for Lahore will only be known when the department issues a new schedule, but the process is likely to be just as quick.
How to Check the STI Merit List in Lahore
- School notice boards: STI seats are school-specific, so the first list is usually shown at the schools in Lahore where you applied.
- Official portal: the final list was published online in the last cycle, and appointment orders were planned through the portal.
- District office: the CEO office of the District Education Authority Lahore and Deputy DEO offices can confirm the status.
- Official notices: check the School Education Department website.
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If Your Name Is Missing From the Lahore List
In the last cycle, candidates had only two days to object. Act quickly:
- Check the list for spelling differences and your CNIC number.
- Compare the marks shown with your certificates.
- Take copies of your CNIC, degrees and application receipt.
- Submit a written objection at your tehsil education office in Lahore within the window.
- Keep a copy of the objection with the date and office name.
Read our full guides on why names go missing from the STI merit list and the STI merit list appeal process.
What Lahore Candidates Should Do Now
- Confirm you meet the STI eligibility criteria 2026: age 21 to 45, Punjab domicile and a relevant degree.
- Prepare your file using the STI required documents checklist.
- Visit nearby government schools in Lahore and ask about vacant posts in your subject.
- Track seats on our district-wise STI vacancies page.
- Never pay anyone who promises a place on the Lahore merit list.
Under the STI Program 2024, the stipend is Rs38,000 for primary, Rs40,000 for elementary and Rs45,000 for high and higher secondary schools. See the STI stipend 2026-27 guide for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the STI merit list Lahore 2026 been released?
No. As of 30 September 2026, no official 2026 list has been issued for Lahore.
Will Lahore have one list for the whole district?
In the last cycle, lists were shown at school level first. Expect school-wise lists within Lahore, followed by a final list on the portal.
Do existing STIs in Lahore need to be on the merit list?
No. Serving Phase 1 and Phase 2 interns continue through fresh agreements until 31 May 2027.
Where can I see the Punjab-wide status?
Our STI merit list 2026 guide covers all 41 districts with a district checker.
This page covered the 2025 list earlier and has been updated for the 2026 cycle. Sources: School Education Department notification of 25 September 2026 and the December 2025 timeline, as reported by ProPakistani.