The Punjab Education Department is starting a program to hire 12,500 School Teaching Interns (STIs) for 2025. This program aims to give new teachers a chance to gain experience. It also helps solve the teacher shortage in government schools in Punjab.
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Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the STI program, candidates need to meet certain requirements:
- Residency: You must live in the district where you’re applying.
- Educational Qualifications:
- Primary Level: You need a Bachelor’s degree (B.A/B.Sc) and a teaching certification.
- Middle, High, and Higher Secondary Levels: For these levels, you need a Master’s degree (M.A/M.Sc/BS Honors) in a relevant subject and a teaching certification.
- Age Limit: You must be between 21 to 45 years old.
- Experience: While new graduates are welcome, those with teaching experience will get preference.
Application Process
The application process is clear and easy to follow:
- Online Application: You must apply online through a portal for your district.
- Documentation: You need to upload scanned copies of your educational certificates, teaching qualifications, and proof of residency.
- Merit List: After the deadline, applications will be reviewed. Merit lists will be made and posted at DEO offices, online, and on school notice boards.
- Interviews: Those on the merit list will be invited for interviews. These will check your teaching skills and communication.
Internship Details
- Duration: The internship lasts up to nine months, except during summer breaks.
- Stipend: Interns will get a monthly stipend based on their teaching level:
- Primary Level: Rs. 38,000
- Middle Level: Rs. 40,000
- High & Higher Secondary Level: Rs. 45,000
- Responsibilities: Interns will only focus on teaching. They won’t do administrative tasks or evening school roles.
- Non-Permanent Position: The internship is temporary and doesn’t lead to a permanent job. After completing it, interns will get a certificate from the education department.
Selection Procedure
The selection process is based on merit and includes these steps:
- Need Assessment: School principals will decide if they need teaching interns based on their current staff and student numbers.
- Advertisement: Vacancies will be advertised widely to reach more people.
- Application Review: Applications will be checked for eligibility. Candidates will be ranked based on their academic achievements and experience.
- Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will have interviews with a panel. This panel includes the Deputy DEO, AEO, school head, and school council members.
- Final Selection: Those who pass the interviews will be told and given hiring letters within three days of the final list being published.
Code of Conduct and Performance Monitoring
Interns must follow a professional code of conduct. This includes:
- Being on time and regularly attending.
- Showing respect to students, colleagues, and school staff.
- Planning and delivering effective lessons.
- Participating in school events and activities.
Performance will be checked often. This includes how well teachers teach, how they manage the classroom, and what students say.
Benefits of the STI Program
The STI program has many good points:
- Professional Experience: Gives interns real teaching experience. This makes them more attractive to employers in education.
- Financial Support: Offers a good stipend to help interns during the program.
- Community Engagement: Lets interns help their local communities by improving education.
