Punjab announces teacher and IT internship programs

The Government of Punjab has launched two major internship initiatives targeting education and information technology sectors.

The School Education Department is recruiting School Teacher Interns (STIs) for primary, elementary, high, and higher secondary government schools. Eligible male and female candidates aged 21 to 45 can apply online through the official STI portal until October 18, 2026. Selected interns will serve from November 3, 2026, to May 31, 2027, receiving monthly stipends ranging from Rs. 38,000 to Rs. 45,000.

Separately, the Punjab IT Internship Program, launched by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), aims to provide 2,000 graduates with hands-on experience. The program targets recent graduates in IT-related fields who possess at least 16 years of education and a Punjab domicile. Selected participants will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 50,000 for four to five months and may have the opportunity to earn internationally recognized IT certifications.