STI Update 2025: Local Candidates Will Get Preference, Says Rana Sikandar Hayat
The School Education Minister, Rana Sikandar Hayat, has shared an important update about the STI Jobs 2025. He said that candidates from the same village, mouza, or Union Council (UC) will get the highest preference in the STI hiring process. This update makes the policy clear and easy to understand for all applicants.
Below is a simple guide that explains what this update means and how it affects the future selection of STI teachers.
What the Minister Said
The minister said that schools should hire teachers from the local area first.
This means a school will try to select a candidate who lives:
- In the same village,
- In the same mouza, or
- In the same UC.
If no suitable person is found in that area, only then the school will look at nearby UCs or the rest of the tehsil. How to Find UC Number and Moza Details for STI Jobs 2025.
Why Local Candidates Will Get Preference
Better attendance
Teachers who live near the school can come on time.
They do not face long travel or transport issues.
Better link with students
Local teachers understand the language and culture of students.
This helps them teach better and handle the class with care.
More trust from parents
Parents feel safe when the teacher is from the same area.
They can talk to the teacher easily.
Solve teacher shortages
Many rural schools do not have enough teachers.
Hiring local people helps fill these empty seats quickly.
Safe for female teachers
Female teachers feel safe when the school is near their home.
How This Update Changes the Merit List
The STI merit list uses marks from education, experience and the interview.
But after this new update, the place where you live also matters.
Here is the preference order:
- Candidates from the same village or mouza.
- Candidates from the same UC.
- Candidates from a nearby UC.
- Candidates from the same tehsil.
- Candidates from the same district.
So even if you have strong marks, a person from the same UC may still get the job before you.
How Schools Will Check Your Local Area
Schools will check your:
- CNIC address,
- Domicile,
- UC details,
- Any local proof the committee needs.
The School Management Council (SMC) and Head Teacher will make sure your information is correct before sending your name onward.
What Applicants Should Do Now
1. Apply in your own UC
This is the best way to increase your chance of selection.
2. Check your UC name and number
You can check it on the government site:
https://lgcd.punjab.gov.pk/ucs_in_district_councils
3. Use correct details
Use the exact UC name shown on the site.
If your UC is wrong in your form, your merit may drop.
4. Select schools near your home
When you choose a school in the STI portal, pick schools close to your village or UC.
5. Keep your documents ready
Keep your CNIC and other documents safe and updated.
6. Keep checking the STI portal
All merit lists and updates will come on the official site.
Who Benefits the Most From This Update
Local youth
Young men and women who live near the school will have the best chance.
Female applicants
They can work near home, which makes travel easier and safer.
Students
Students get teachers who know them, their area and their language.
Schools
Schools in remote areas get a steady supply of teachers.
Why the Government Is Doing This
The government wants to improve schools with the help of local people.
Many schools have a shortage of teachers.
Local hiring is fast and easy, and it stops the problem of teachers leaving after a short time.
It also builds a link between the school and the community.
Parents, teachers and students all feel more connected this way.
How This Affects STI Jobs in the Future
This policy shows that STI jobs will continue to follow a local-first model.
The government wants to fill empty teacher posts quickly and at a low cost.
Local candidates help with this.
STI jobs are still temporary, and they do not offer:
- Permanent scale,
- Pension,
- Promotion,
- Long-term job security.
But this update makes it clear that the government wants to use local talent to run schools more smoothly.
Simple Advice for Applicants
- Apply only in your UC.
- Check your UC details before applying.
- Select schools that are close to your home.
- Prepare your documents early.
- Keep note of all dates for merit lists, interviews and complaints.
- Follow all rules and stay active during the selection phase.
Conclusion
The update from Rana Sikandar Hayat has changed the STI process in an important way.
Now the government will give preference to candidates from the same village, mouza or UC as the school.
This helps schools, teachers and students all at the same time.
If you are planning to apply for STI Jobs 2025, make sure you check your UC and apply in your own local area.
This simple step can improve your chance of selection and help you start your internship with confidence.
