The College Teaching Interns (CTI) Recruitment 2025 process is fully underway! To ensure every applicant—including those from special quota categories (**5% minority, 3% disabled, and 0.5% transgender community**)—has the correct information, TaleemGah has compiled the **official and binding schedule** released by the Government of Punjab, Higher Education Department (HED). We’ve got the definitive, HED-verified dates for the **CTI merit lists**, **interview dates**, and the final **joining date**.
This major recruitment drive is for **8,084 CTI positions** across Punjab. Placements are for **7 months** for Intermediate level (Oct 1, 2025 to Apr 30, 2026) and **10 months** for BS/Graduate level (Oct 1, 2025 to Jul 31, 2026).
📅 Official CTI 2025 Timeline (HED Notification)
**آفیشل سی ٹی آئی 2025 ٹائم لائن (ایچ ای ڈی نوٹیفکیشن)**
This updated timeline is derived directly from the official notification, No.SO(CE-VI)8-1/2016(P). Please follow these verified dates for all application, complaint, and interview-related activities.
September 16, 2025:
List of **Vacant Positions** placed at college notice boards and the CTI portal.
**خالی آسامیوں کی لسٹ** نوٹس بورڈ اور پورٹل پر آویزاں۔
September 16 – September 24, 2025:
**Application submission** period through the official e-Portal. (Last date for online application: September 24)
**آن لائن درخواستیں** جمع کروانے کی مدت۔ (آخری تاریخ: 24 ستمبر)
September 29, 2025:
**Tentative Merit List** displayed on the college notice board and official website.
**عارضی میرٹ لسٹ** نوٹس بورڈ اور ویب سائٹ پر آویزاں۔
September 30 – October 2, 2025:
**Complaints** regarding the tentative merit list accepted by the Deputy Director of Colleges concerned.
عارضی میرٹ لسٹ پر **اعتراضات/شکایات** جمع کروانے کی مدت۔
October 2, 2025:
**Final Merit List (Pre-Interview)** displayed on the notice board and website.
**حتمی میرٹ لسٹ (انٹرویو سے قبل)** آویزاں۔
October 5 – October 7, 2025:
**Interviews** conducted by the Selection Committee. Short-listed candidates receive call letters at least three days prior.
**انٹرویوز** منعقد کیے جائیں گے۔
October 7, 2025:
List of successful candidates (with marks) uploaded on the portal and notice boards.
کامیاب امیدواروں کی لسٹ اپ لوڈ کی جائے گی۔
October 8 – October 10, 2025:
**Grievance Redressal Committee** hearings for candidate objections.
**شکایات کے ازالے کی کمیٹی** کی سماعتیں۔
October 11, 2025:
**Final Merit List** displayed after Grievance Redressal.
**حتمی میرٹ لسٹ (شکایات کے بعد)** آویزاں۔
October 13, 2025:
**Joining Date** for selected candidates. (Must join within 7 days of placement offer).
منتخب امیدواروں کی **شمولیت کی تاریخ**۔ (آفر ملنے کے 7 دن کے اندر جوائن کرنا ضروری ہے)
💰 CTI Stipend and Key Terms of Placement
**سی ٹی آئی وظیفہ اور تقرری کی اہم شرائط**
What is the monthly stipend for CTIs?
**ماہانہ وظیفہ کتنا ہے؟**
The fixed monthly stipend for College Teaching Interns is **Rs. 50,000/- (Fifty Thousand Rupees)** for both Intermediate and Graduate/BS levels. The payment will be disbursed strictly through cross cheques or the selected CTI’s bank account.
What are the placement details?
**تقرری کی اہم تفصیلات:**
- **Duration:** 7 months (Intermediate) or 10 months (BS/Graduate), or until the arrival of a regular incumbent, whichever is earlier.
**مدت:** 7 ماہ (انٹرمیڈیٹ) یا 10 ماہ (بی ایس/گریجویٹ)، یا باقاعدہ استاد کی آمد تک۔
- **Nature of Job:** Purely temporary and a stop-gap arrangement. Placement is **subject and college-specific**.
**نوکری کی نوعیت:** یہ تقرری مکمل طور پر عارضی اور مخصوص کالج/مضمون کے لیے ہے۔
- **Regularization:** The placement does **not** confer any right of regular placement nor shall it be regularized under any circumstances.
**باقاعدہ تقرری:** یہ تقرری کسی بھی صورت میں مستقل ہونے کا حق نہیں دیتی۔
- **Leave:** CTIs are entitled to **two casual leaves per month**.
**چھٹی:** CTI ہر ماہ دو (2) اتفاقیہ چھٹیوں کے حقدار ہوں گے۔
Are there special quotas for CTI positions?
**کیا سی ٹی آئی آسامیوں میں مخصوص کوٹہ شامل ہے؟**
Yes, the 8,084 CTI positions include reserved quotas to ensure an inclusive hiring process:
- **Minority Quota:** 5%
**اقلیتی کوٹہ:** 5%
- **Disable Quota:** 3%
**معذور کوٹہ:** 3%
- **Transgender Community Quota:** 0.5%
**ٹرانس جینڈر کوٹہ:** 0.5%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
**اکثر پوچھے جانے والے سوالات**
Where will CTI merit lists be displayed?
**سی ٹی آئی میرٹ لسٹ کہاں آویزاں ہوں گی؟**
The merit lists will be displayed on the **college notice board**, the college's **official website**, and the **CTI portal** (🔗 https://cti-hep.punjab.gov.pk/). Candidates should regularly check all three sources.
What if I find an error in the merit list?
**اگر میرٹ لسٹ میں کوئی غلطی ہو تو کیا کریں؟**
You have two opportunities to raise objections based on the new policy:
- Complaints about the **Tentative Merit List** must be submitted to the Deputy Director of Colleges from **September 30 to October 2, 2025**.
- The **Grievance Redressal Committee** will entertain objections from **October 8 to October 10, 2025**.
What is the deadline for joining?
**شمولیت کی آخری تاریخ کیا ہے؟**
Selected candidates must join their posts on **October 13, 2025**. You must join duty within **7 days** after the issuance of the offer of placement, otherwise the offer shall stand withdrawn.
What if a CTI resigns or a new vacancy opens?
**اگر کوئی CTI استعفیٰ دے یا نئی آسامی کھلے؟**
If a CTI resigns or a new vacant situation occurs, the **next candidate in the merit list** shall be given an opportunity to serve as CTI for the remaining contract period. The merit list remains valid for three months.
🔑 Final Words: Maximizing Your CTI Opportunity
**اہم ہدایات: سی ٹی آئی تقرری کے موقع سے بھرپور فائدہ اٹھائیں**
The CTI recruitment process is highly competitive and time-bound. To ensure you don't miss out, pay close attention to the official dates and documentation.
- **Stay Punctual:** The joining period is strict (7 days).
**وقت کی پابندی:** جوائننگ کا وقت بہت سخت ہے (صرف 7 دن)۔
- **Maintain Professionalism:** CTIs are required to be professional, regular, and punctual, and adhere to a strict code of conduct.
**پیشہ ورانہ رویہ:** CTI کو پیشہ ور، باقاعدہ اور پابند وقت ہونا ضروری ہے۔
- **Know Your Performance Indicators (KPIs):** Success is measured by good pedagogical skills, lesson planning, student assessment, and assistance in curricular activities.
**کارکردگی کے اہم اشارے:** پڑھانے کی مہارت، لیسن پلاننگ، اور طلباء کی اسسمنٹ ضروری ہے۔
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