The Special Education Department of the Government of Punjab is opening its classrooms to fresh teaching talent. Special Education Department Jobs 2026 have been announced for 74 School Teaching Intern (STI) positions in special education institutions across the Rawalpindi Division, covering the districts of Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Talagang and Murree. If you hold a Master’s or BS degree in Special Education and want to teach children with hearing impairment, visual impairment, physical disability or intellectual challenges, this is a meaningful way to start a teaching career with a government institution. Applications are being received by hand or courier at the concerned special education institutions, and the last date to apply is 27 October 2026.
Unlike the School Education Department’s STI hiring — which runs through the online STI portal — this recruitment is handled directly by the Special Education Department through the institutions themselves. Readers following this year’s intern-teacher wave may also want to read our coverage of Punjab STI jobs 2026 for school teacher interns and Daanish Schools Authority jobs 2026, both of which are hiring teaching staff this month under different schemes.
About the Special Education Department Punjab
The Special Education Department is a dedicated department of the Government of Punjab responsible for the education, training and rehabilitation of children and persons with disabilities. It runs a network of special education institutions, training centres and rehabilitation services across the province, serving students with hearing impairment, visual impairment, physical disability and mental challenges through specialized curricula, therapies and assistive teaching methods.
For aspiring teachers, the department offers a rare combination: the discipline and security of a government employer, plus genuinely specialized professional experience. Teaching in a special education institution builds skills — sign-language-based instruction, Braille literacy, individualized education plans, speech therapy support — that few mainstream teaching jobs ever develop. The department’s official website is sed.punjab.gov.pk, where policies and institution directories are published.
Vacant Positions at Special Education Department
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Special Education Department, Government of Punjab |
| Program | School Teaching Interns (STI) 2026 — Rawalpindi Division |
| Advertisement Reference | IPL-10320 (published in Daily Jang, 04 October 2026) |
| Post Names | Junior Special Education Teacher (BS-16), Senior Special Education Teacher (BS-17), Speech Therapist (BS-17) |
| Total Vacancies | 74 posts |
| Districts Covered | Attock (32), Jhelum (10), Chakwal & Talagang (24), Murree (8) |
| Specializations | Hearing Impaired (HI), Visually Impaired (VI), Physically Disabled (PD), Mentally Challenged (MC) |
| Qualification | MA / BS in Special Education (HEC-recognized); specialization in the relevant disability category |
| Monthly Honorarium | BS-16: Rs. 40,000 — BS-17: Rs. 45,000 |
| Engagement | Temporary, school-specific and non-transferable; 9 months (excluding summer vacations) |
| Age Limit | 21 to 28 years (relaxation per STI policy) |
| Application Method | By hand or courier to the concerned Special Education institution |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 October 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for Special Education Department Jobs 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold an MA or BS degree in Special Education from an HEC-recognized institution, with specialization in the disability category relevant to the post they apply for — Hearing Impaired (HI), Visually Impaired (VI), Physically Disabled (PD) or Mentally Challenged (MC). Candidates applying against Visually Impaired posts must additionally hold a Braille proficiency certificate issued by the Directorate General Special Education Punjab. For the Speech Therapist (BS-17) post, the requirement is a one-year postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy, or a BS/BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy/Pathology with at least a second division. Because the advertisement allocates posts institution-wise, candidates should check the original newspaper advertisement for the exact qualification required against the specific institution they wish to apply to.
Experience Required
No prior teaching experience is mandatory — the advertisement expressly encourages fresh candidates to apply, and preference may be given to candidates who do have teaching experience. What matters most is the relevant Special Education degree and specialization. Candidates with experience certificates should attach them, as they can strengthen the application at the interview stage.
Age Limit
The advertised age bracket is 21 to 28 years. Age relaxation applies under the STI policy: five years for male candidates, eight years for female candidates, and fifteen years for persons with disabilities holding a valid disability certificate. Age is counted as on the closing date of applications, and candidates should attach proof of date of birth (CNIC) with their application.
Gender
Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for these posts. The department recruits against institution-specific vacancies, so male and female candidates are appointed according to the needs of the concerned institution.
Salary and Benefits
School Teaching Interns are engaged on a fixed monthly honorarium rather than a regular pay scale: Rs. 40,000 per month for BS-16 equivalent posts (Junior Special Education Teacher) and Rs. 45,000 per month for BS-17 equivalent posts (Senior Special Education Teacher and Speech Therapist). The engagement is purely temporary, school-specific and non-transferable, for a duration of nine months excluding summer vacations (during the financial years 2025-26 and 2026-27), or until the arrival of regular incumbents — whichever comes earlier.
Candidates should be clear-eyed about the terms: the advertisement states that the engagement confers no right of regular appointment, performance and attendance are strictly monitored by the concerned authorities, and the engagement may be terminated on one month’s notice or payment in lieu thereof. That said, for fresh Special Education graduates the internship offers paid, supervised classroom experience inside government special education institutions — a credential that carries real weight for future regular recruitment.
How to Apply for Special Education Department Jobs 2026
There is no online application portal for this recruitment. Applications are submitted physically to the special education institution the candidate is applying against. Follow these steps:
- Identify the special education institution in your district (Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Talagang or Murree) that has advertised STI vacancies — the original advertisement (IPL-10320, Daily Jang 04 October 2026) lists the institution-wise allocation; candidates are advised to consult it before choosing where to apply.
- Prepare your application on plain paper or the format the institution prescribes, clearly stating the post name, disability-category specialization, and the institution name.
- Attach attested copies of all required documents (see the checklist below) — applications without complete documents will not be entertained.
- Deliver your application by hand or through courier so that it reaches the concerned special education institution on or before 27 October 2026. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Keep a copy of your application and the courier receipt (if applicable) for your own record.
- Bring your original documents with you on the interview date — no separate call letters, SMS or email intimation will be issued, so note the district-wise interview schedule from the advertisement (see Important Dates below).
Required Documents Checklist
- Updated CV / resume
- Copy of CNIC
- Domicile certificate
- Attested copies of academic certificates and degrees (MA/BS Special Education, specialization certificates)
- Braille proficiency certificate from DG Special Education Punjab (for VI-category posts, where applicable)
- Experience certificates, if any
- Disability certificate, if claiming age relaxation on disability grounds
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Original documents (to be produced at the time of interview)
Selection Procedure
Selection follows the STI policy notified by the Special Education Department (policy reference No. SO(Estt)3-26/07(3859) dated 25-08-2026). The hiring committee in each district shortlists eligible candidates from the applications received and conducts walk-in-style interviews at the notified venues — no individual intimation is sent. The department reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, or to cancel the recruitment process, at any stage. Interviews are scheduled district-wise from 2 to 5 November 2026 (see the table below), starting at 10:00 AM each day.
Important Dates
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| 04 October 2026 | Advertisement published in Daily Jang (IPL-10320) |
| 27 October 2026 | Last date for applications to reach the concerned institution |
| 02 November 2026, 10:00 AM | Interviews — Murree (Govt. Special Education Centre Murree, Hill Dhuloo, Jhika Gali) |
| 03 November 2026, 10:00 AM | Interviews — Attock (Govt. Deaf & Defective Hearing School, People Colony) |
| 04 November 2026, 10:00 AM | Interviews — Jhelum (Govt. Deaf & Defective Hearing School, Bilal Town) |
| 05 November 2026, 10:00 AM | Interviews — Chakwal & Talagang (Govt. Deaf & Defective Hearing School, Tatral Road, Chakwal) |
Why Consider a Career in Special Education
Special education is one of the most undersupplied teaching fields in Pakistan: every year, regular recruitment through the Punjab Public Service Commission draws far fewer qualified special educators than the system needs, which means experienced candidates face relatively little competition. An STI engagement gives fresh graduates nine months of documented government teaching experience, professional references from a district-level hiring committee, and hands-on training in disability-specific pedagogy — assets that directly strengthen a future PPSC application. And beyond the career logic, there is the work itself: few teaching jobs let you watch a child hear, read or communicate for the first time because of something you taught them.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Special Education Department STI jobs are announced in 2026?
74 School Teaching Intern posts are announced for special education institutions in Rawalpindi Division — 32 in Attock, 10 in Jhelum, 24 in Chakwal and Talagang, and 8 in Murree. - What is the last date to apply for Special Education Department Jobs 2026?
Applications must reach the concerned special education institution by hand or courier by 27 October 2026. - Is there an online apply portal for these jobs?
No. Unlike the School Education Department’s STI scheme, this recruitment has no online portal — applications are submitted physically to the concerned institution. - What is the monthly honorarium for Special Education STIs?
Rs. 40,000 per month for BS-16 equivalent posts (Junior Special Education Teacher) and Rs. 45,000 per month for BS-17 equivalent posts (Senior Special Education Teacher, Speech Therapist). - What is the age limit for Special Education Department STI jobs?
21 to 28 years, with relaxation of 5 years for males, 8 years for females and 15 years for persons with disabilities under the STI policy. - Can fresh graduates apply?
Yes. No prior experience is required and fresh candidates are expressly encouraged to apply; teaching experience is only a preference. - Do these internships lead to a permanent government job?
No. The engagement is temporary (9 months, excluding summer vacations), school-specific and non-transferable, and confers no right of regular appointment.
Contact Information
Special Education Department, Government of Punjab — official website: sed.punjab.gov.pk. For this recruitment, the hiring authority is the District Education Officer, Special Education Department, Rawalpindi Division (Secretary, Hiring Committee), as notified in advertisement IPL-10320. Queries about specific institutions, post allocations and interview arrangements should be directed to the concerned special education institution in the applicant’s district.
Final Word
The Special Education Department’s 74 intern-teacher posts are a focused opportunity for Special Education graduates in Rawalpindi Division — modest in number, but real, paid and professionally valuable. With the 27 October 2026 deadline approaching and interviews beginning just days later on 2 November, eligible candidates should get their applications to the concerned institution without delay. For any query about this post, contact us at contact@jobzrio.com.
Disclaimer: This article summarizes the recruitment advertisement (IPL-10320) as reported by multiple job portals. Candidates should verify all details — including the institution-wise post allocation — from the original newspaper advertisement and the department’s official website (sed.punjab.gov.pk) before applying.