The Punjab government has officially sanctioned the recruitment of 12,000 additional temporary teachers for government schools across the province. This significant step is aimed at addressing staff shortages and improving educational standards.
The new recruitment drive will focus on hiring School Teacher Interns (STIs). Following this approval, the overall number of approved School Teacher Interns in Punjab has now reached 24,000, which includes the extension of contracts for STIs hired last year.
Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz has given her formal approval for the initiative. The School Education Department is expected to issue a formal advertisement detailing the application procedure soon, signaling a timely opportunity for aspiring educators.
Recruitment Terms and Compensation
The positions are being offered under specific contractual terms designed to rapidly deploy teaching staff to areas of need.
Key terms for the newly recruited STIs include:
- Contract Basis: The teachers will be hired on a four-month contract.
- Monthly Salary: Compensation will be up to Rs. 45,000 per month.
- Total Strength: The recruitment contributes to a revised provincial total of 24,000 School Teacher Interns.
Government Stance and Source Verification
The decision underscores the government’s commitment to reinforcing the public education system. The news of the approval was reported by the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), citing internal official sources.
According to sources within the School Education Department, as reported by APP, the government’s intention is clear: “The Punjab government has decided to recruit 12,000 more temporary teachers for government schools across the province, bringing the total number of approved School Teacher Interns (STIs) to 24,000.” (Source: Associated Press of Pakistan)
This mass recruitment initiative is one part of broader efforts to fill existing gaps in public sector institutions, where numerous vacancies have long impacted teaching quality.
