CTI Stipend 2026-27 – Rs 65,000 and Rs 75,000 Monthly Salary, Tenure and Payment Details

CTI Stipend 2026-27 is now clear for College Teaching Interns in Punjab: Rs 65,000 per month for interns below MPhil and Rs 75,000 per month for interns with MPhil or higher, paid through the bank. That is a clear jump from the Rs 50,000 that CTIs received in the last two sessions, and for the first time there is a separate, higher rate for MPhil and PhD holders.

CTI Salary Per Month in 2026-27

The Higher Education Department (HED) Punjab pays CTIs a fixed monthly stipend, not a salary on a pay scale. There is no BPS grade, no annual increment and no pension.

Keep a copy of your own offer letter, because the amount written there is what will be paid to you. The figures above are as reported with the HED interview/joining schedule, citing an HED notification dated 21 October 2026.

How Long Will CTIs Be Paid

The stipend is paid only for the internship period, not for a full year.

As a rough total, a BS-qualified intern in a graduate college serving the full period can expect a little under Rs 5.2 lakh in total, while an MPhil holder in the same college can expect close to Rs 6 lakh. These are estimates only — actual payment depends on attendance, leave and any deductions by the accounts office.

The tenure can end earlier if regular lecturers join the college through the Punjab Public Service Commission, because CTIs are hired only to cover shortages. The internship does not give any right to regular appointment.

How the CTI Stipend Is Paid

1. You join on 2 November 2026 and submit your joining report.
2. The college sends your joining details and bank account information to the accounts office.
3. Your attendance is verified at the end of each month.
4. The stipend is transferred to your account, usually after the month is complete.

The first payment often takes longer than later ones because the college has to process new records. Do not panic if November’s stipend arrives late in December.

CTI Stipend: 2026-27 vs Previous Years

In 2024-25 and 2025-26, CTIs received Rs 50,000 per month. In 2026-27, the rate is Rs 65,000 below MPhil and Rs 75,000 for MPhil and above. This makes CTI more attractive for highly qualified candidates who are waiting for PPSC lecturer posts. For comparison, School Teaching Interns (STIs) under the School Education Department receive between Rs 38,000 and Rs 45,000 a month depending on school level, while CTIs in colleges now get Rs 65,000 to Rs 75,000.

What Can Reduce Your Monthly CTI Stipend

• Late joining: If you join after 2 November, you are paid only for the days you actually served in that month.
• Unapproved absence: Days of absence beyond the allowed casual leave can be deducted.
• Early exit: If you resign, or a regular lecturer joins and your internship ends early, payment stops from that date.
• Incomplete record: A wrong CNIC, a joint bank account or a missing joining report can hold your payment until it is fixed.
• Official deductions: Ask the accounts office on day one whether any deduction applies, so your first payslip does not surprise you.

Tips to Avoid Stipend Delays

• Give the college a bank account in your own name, matching your CNIC exactly.
• Submit your joining report on time and check that the portal shows your joining.
• Mark attendance daily and avoid unapproved leave.
• Keep copies of your offer, joining report and bank details in one file.
• If payment is late for more than one month, write to the principal and the accounts office together.

Check your status and joining details on the official CTI portal, with this link: https://cti-hep.punjab.gov.pk

Conclusion

In 2026-27, CTIs earn Rs 65,000 or Rs 75,000 a month depending on qualification, for about 7 to 8 months. Join on time, keep your bank details correct, and your stipend should reach you without trouble.

FAQs

What is the CTI stipend in 2026-27?

Rs 65,000 per month for interns below MPhil and Rs 75,000 per month for interns with MPhil or PhD.

Is CTI salary paid for the full year?

No. It is paid only for the tenure: till 31 May 2027 in associate colleges and till 30 June 2027 in graduate colleges.

How is the CTI stipend paid?

Monthly through the bank, after attendance is verified by the college.

Do CTIs get TA/DA or increments?

No. CTI is a fixed-stipend internship with no BPS scale, increments or TA/DA.

What was the CTI stipend last year?

CTIs received Rs 50,000 per month in the last two sessions.

Shahzad Sahil

Shahzad Sahil is the editor of punjabjobscenter.com, covering Punjab government and private jobs, education news and results for students, with information verified from official sources.