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IBA STS at a glance#
IBA STS in Pakistan runs the Sindh teacher and department tests, and candidates apply online on the STS portal at apply.sts.net.pk.
The table below gives the STS facts. The apply steps, the fee, the roll number slip and the test pattern are covered in their own sections.
| Item | Verified fact |
|---|---|
| Full name | SIBA Testing Services (STS), part of Sukkur IBA University |
| Nature | A not-for-profit organisation for transparent testing, training, assessment and capacity-building |
| Official website | sts.net.pk |
| Candidate portal | apply.sts.net.pk (applications, admit cards, results) |
| Announcements | iba-suk.edu.pk/sts/announcements |
| sts@iba-suk.edu.pk | |
| Phone | 071-5644200 |
| Address | SIBA Testing Services (STS), Sukkur IBA University, Main Campus, Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui Road, Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan 65200 |
STS is not NTS, PPSC, FPSC or ETEA. Each body has its own portal, its own slip and its own result. The roll number slip guide covers NTS, PPSC, FPSC and ETEA.
How do I apply for an STS test#
Applications are made online on the STS portal at apply.sts.net.pk. Manual or paper forms were not accepted in the 2021 PST/JEST round and the 2025 ECT round.
The apply steps
The apply steps, as used in the 2021 and 2025 rounds:
- Create an account: register on the STS portal with full name, CNIC number, mobile number, email address and password.
- Choose the post and the Union Council: in 2021 the vacancies were listed UC-wise, so the candidate applied only where a vacancy existed.
- Upload the documents: a recent photo, CNIC front and back, domicile, PRC Form D, Matric and degree certificates with mark sheets.
- Download the challan and pay the fee: the system-generated challan is paid at ABL, MyABL or 1Bill.
- Keep the mobile number active: call letters, test dates and results are sent by SMS and on the STS website.
- Wait for the admit slip: the slip is released before the test, and an SMS alert is sent when it is issued.
The documents
The documents for an STS application:
- Photo: a recent photo.
- CNIC: front and back.
- Domicile: the Sindh district domicile.
- PRC: Form D.
- Matric certificate and mark sheet: both.
- Degree certificate and mark sheet: both.
The ECT advert also asked for the husband’s PRC and a registered Nikah Nama from married women.
Each advert carries its own last date, and the portal closes on that date. The ECT last date was 31 January 2025; the STEC last date was 21 September 2026; the Bureau of Statistics field staff last date is 20 November 2026.
The hard-copy rule differs by advert. The 2021 PST/JEST round and the 2025 ECT round took online applications only, with no manual form accepted. The 2026 STEC advert asked for an online application plus a hard copy of the application package with the paid challan.
The Sindh Job Portal is a different portal. Some Sindh government jobs ask for a valid STS certificate and take applications on the Sindh Job Portal at sjp.gov.pk.
The STS portal is the testing portal; the Sindh Job Portal is the application portal for those department jobs, for example the Bearer BPS-05 post at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat and the SPSC Junior Clerk BPS-11 post.
Where are STS announcements published#
The official STS announcements page is iba-suk.edu.pk/sts/announcements. It lists each project with its title, its PDF documents, its last date and its publish date.
The latest entries at the time of reading were published 9 November 2026 (Mirpurkhas District & Sessions Judge admit slips), 29 October 2026 (Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate interview schedule) and 27 September 2026 (MDCAT 2026 final result).
The STS website is sts.net.pk, with the STS Portal link to apply.sts.net.pk.
The newspapers carry the adverts. The PST/JEST advert appeared in Dawn on 1 March 2021; the 2026 adverts appear in the national newspapers, including Dawn and The News.
The department websites carry their own adverts. The School Education & Literacy Department site (sindheducation.gov.pk) carries the teacher adverts, including the official ECT advertisement PDF.
The joblo.pk IBA STS jobs listing is joblo.pk/testing-services/iba-sts-jobs/. It carries the 10 STS adverts on the site.
The IBA STS roll number slip#
STS calls the document an Admit Slip. Candidates search for it as the roll number slip, and the two names mean the same document.
The slip is downloaded from the STS Candidate Portal at apply.sts.net.pk. The candidate logs in with the CNIC (without dashes) and the password, selects the applied project, and downloads and prints the slip.
The slip is released before the test. The official notices do not state how many days before the test the slip is released. Check the portal regularly once your test date is announced.
SMS alerts are sent. The official STS notices state that SIBA Testing Services sends SMS alerts to candidates on their registered mobile numbers when the admit slips are issued.
The admit slip and the original CNIC are mandatory for entry. The official notices state that candidates without the Admit Slip and the original CNIC/Smart Card will not be allowed to appear in the test.
A separate slip is issued for each project. Candidates who applied for more than one project download a separate slip for each one.
The slip carries the roll number, the test date, the test time and the test centre. The exact venue is printed on the slip.
The slip is available online only. No slip is posted to the candidate.
The fee#
The fee is set per advert, and it differs between rounds. No single STS fee exists.
| Round | Fee per post |
|---|---|
| 2021 PST/JEST | Rs 700 |
| 2025 ECT | Rs 1,500 |
| 2026 Bureau of Statistics field staff | Rs 1,500 |
The fee is non-refundable. The official ECT advertisement and the 2026 Bureau of Statistics advert both state the fee as non-refundable.
The fee is paid by challan. The candidate downloads a system-generated challan from the portal and pays it at any Allied Bank Ltd branch, or through the MyABL App, or by the 1Bill reference number through any 1Bill-linked bank.
In the 2021 round the challan was also payable at MCB.
A separate challan is needed for each post. A candidate applying for more than one post submits a separate challan for each one.
The only fee in the process is the official test challan. A payment asked for on JazzCash or Easypaisa to confirm a seat, skip the test or get a name on the merit list is not part of the official process.
The tests STS runs#
STS runs the Sindh teacher tests, the screening tests, the MDCAT, the Teaching License Test, the courts tests and the department tests. The list below gives each one.
Primary School Teacher (PST), BPS-14
The 2021 drive advertised PST and JEST on 1 March 2021, with tests held 20 to 26 September 2021. The drive closed on 30 June 2025, with 93,118 appointment letters issued.
Junior Elementary School Teacher (JEST), BPS-14
The 2021 drive advertised JEST with PST, with tests held 13 to 19 September 2021. The drive closed on 30 June 2025.
Early Childhood Teacher (ECT), BPS-15
A newer and more specialised post, women only, 1,188 school-specific posts, applications closed 31 January 2025.
Junior Science Teacher (JST), BPS-14
The JST test ran 10 to 12 April 2026, with the roll number slips released on the STS portal.
Screening tests for BPS-05 to BPS-15
STS runs the general screening tests for Sindh government jobs in three categories (Matric, Intermediate, Graduation). The Intermediate Category tests ran 7 to 8 February 2026, and the test period for the 2026 screening tests ran 12 to 21 June 2026.
MDCAT 2026
STS ran the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test for Sindh, held on 20 September 2026, with the final result published 27 September 2026.
Sindh Teaching License Test
STS conducts the Sindh Teaching License Test for STEDA under the Teaching License Policy (2023). The test has two parts: content knowledge MCQs and pedagogy constructed response questions.
District & Sessions Courts and High Court tests
STS runs the MCQs-based written tests for the District & Sessions Courts (for example Junior Clerk BPS-11, Larkana, test 26 April 2026) and the Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate (BS-18) tests for the High Court of Sindh.
Department tests
STS runs tests for the Services, General Administration & Coordination Department (SGA&CD), Education, Health, Revenue, Police and other attached departments.
The screening test gives the candidate an STS certificate, which the Sindh government departments and the SPSC ask for in their own recruitment.
The SPSC Junior Clerk advert asks for a valid STS certificate in the Graduation category with at least 40% marks, and the certificate validity has been extended to June 2028.
The 2026 status#
No new PST/JEST advertisement has been seen as of early November 2026. The 2021 recruitment and its waiting list closed on 30 June 2025, according to Dawn. A new round will need a new official advertisement.
The 8,049 posts approved in January 2026 are school leadership posts, not teaching posts.
The posts are 44 Chief Head Master/Mistress (BS-20), 593 Senior Head Master/Mistress (BS-19), 1,444 Head Master/Mistress (BS-18) and 5,968 Head Master/Mistress (BS-17). The report did not say how these posts will be filled.
The 2026 tests that ran:
- Intermediate Category screening tests: 7 to 8 February 2026.
- JST BPS-14 test: 10 to 12 April 2026.
- District & Sessions Courts MCQs-based written tests: 26 April 2026.
- Screening test period: 12 to 21 June 2026.
- MDCAT: 20 September 2026.
The 2026 rounds that closed: the STEC project applications closed 21 September 2026.
The 2026 round still open at the time of reading: the Bureau of Statistics field staff (175 short-term posts across all 30 districts of Sindh, age 21 to 40, fee Rs 1,500), with applications closing 20 November 2026.
The test pattern#
The BPS-05 to BPS-15 screening test is 100 MCQs for 100 marks in 90 minutes. The pattern is English 40 questions, Mathematics 20 questions and General Knowledge 40 questions, at Intermediate (HSSC) level.
The PST and JEST tests were 100 marks. The 2021 merit lists give the total score out of 100.
The STS tests are written, multiple-choice exams. STS does not publish a guaranteed pattern for every post.
The Sindh Teaching License Test has two parts. Part I is content knowledge MCQs from the Sindh school curriculum; Part II is pedagogy constructed response questions from the HEC B.Ed curriculum. Do not rely on a 50% figure for each part separately; check your advert for the passing marks for your test.
The NJV-STS SSESP sample paper is 100 MCQs in 2 hours, with no negative marking. That pattern is project-specific, for the NJV school entry test.
No official negative-marking policy is published for the screening test.
Eligibility#
Requirements change from one advertisement to the next. The eligibility table below is a record of what was asked last time, not a promise for the next round.
| Post | Education | Age |
|---|---|---|
| PST / JEST (2021) | Graduation (14 years) with at least 50% marks | 21 to 30 |
| ECT (2025) | BS (Education) or B.Ed, or ADE plus a one-year ECE/Montessori diploma | 21 to 28 |
| JST | BSc (Science) | Not stated |
| Screening tests (BPS-05 to BPS-15) | Matric, Intermediate or Graduation by category | By category |
| Bureau of Statistics field staff (2026) | At least one year of post-qualification experience in field surveys on mother and child health | 21 to 40 |
PST and JEST need a Sindh district domicile plus PRC, and all genders can apply. ECT is women only, with the relevant district domicile plus permanent residence in Sindh. Degree completion is mandatory for ECT, and appearance certificates were not accepted.
The screening tests run in three categories by qualification, Matric, Intermediate and Graduation.
The Bearer BPS-05 post asks for the General Screening Test (Matric level) with at least 40 out of 100. The SPSC Junior Clerk BPS-11 post asks for a valid STS certificate in the Graduation category with at least 40% marks.
The teaching job application guide covers the teaching-job application formats, and the STS test is the test that the teaching application leads to.
The result and merit list#
The result is checked on the STS portal. The candidate logs into apply.sts.net.pk and checks the result for the applied project. The merit lists are also published as PDF downloads.
The merit lists are UC-wise. The 2021 PST and JEST merit lists are tables by District, Taluka and Union Council, with the seat number, the candidate’s name, the father’s or husband’s name, the CNIC number and the total marks out of 100.
The cut-off scores from the 2021 merit lists: PST 40%; JEST 50% (Hyderabad, female), 33% (Hyderabad, disable) and 55% (Larkana, male). The JEST cut-off varies by division and category.
The answer key is published. The PST/JEST test answer key and the full result were published on the official website.
Passing the test does not guarantee a job. Both the 2021 and 2025 advertisements stated that passing alone does not guarantee appointment. Merit, vacancies, documents, medical and police verification all matter.
After the result#
After the result, the process runs through the District Selection Committee and the appointment order. The steps below are from the 2021 PST/JEST round.
- District Selection Committee: recommends candidates based on merit and vacancies.
- Written consent within 15 days: or the offer can be cancelled.
- Documents: attested copies of the CNIC, domicile and PRC (Form D) with two photos.
- Medical and police verification: medical fitness from an authorised medical board and police verification of character.
- Two-year probation: linked to induction training and performance.
- Three-year posting: the candidate must serve at the school in the posting order for three years. Early transfer requests can lead to dismissal.
- Resignation: one month’s notice or one month’s salary in lieu.
What STS is not#
STS is not NTS, PTS, ETEA, FPSC, PPSC or SPSC. Each body has its own portal, its own slip and its own result. The roll number slip guide covers NTS, PPSC, FPSC and ETEA; STS is a different body with its own portal at apply.sts.net.pk.
STS is not a forces testing body. The forces registration slips are covered in the registration slip guide; the STS admit slip is a testing-service document.
STS is not IBA Karachi. Sukkur IBA University is a different institution from the Institute of Business Administration Karachi.
STS is not the Sindh Job Portal. The Sindh Job Portal at sjp.gov.pk takes applications for Sindh government department jobs; STS is the testing body that runs the screening tests.
STS is not the SIBA admissions portal. The SIBA admissions portal is applyadmission.iba-suk.edu.pk; the STS candidate portal is apply.sts.net.pk.
The Sindh JEST is not the Indian JEST. The Sindh JEST is the Junior Elementary School Teacher post (BPS-14).
The Indian JEST is the Joint Entrance Screening Test for PhD admissions in physics, run by the Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology, with a different pattern and a negative-marking scheme. The Indian pattern does not apply to the Sindh post.
Mistakes to avoid#
The mistakes below cost candidates their chance. Each one is avoidable with a careful read of the advertisement and the portal.
- Applying on the wrong portal: STS applications are made only on apply.sts.net.pk. The Sindh Job Portal and the SIBA admissions portal are different portals.
- Paying on JazzCash or Easypaisa: the only fee is the official test challan, paid at ABL, MyABL or 1Bill. A payment asked for on JazzCash or Easypaisa to confirm a seat or skip the test is not part of the official process.
- Using one challan for two posts: a separate challan is needed for each post. A candidate applying for more than one post submits a separate challan for each one.
- Trusting a “PST JEST 2026 apply now” page: no new PST/JEST advertisement has been seen as of early November 2026. The “2026 merit list” pages recycle the 2021 lists.
- Counting on the 2021 fee: the fee is set per advert. The 2021 fee was Rs 700 per post, and the 2025-2026 rounds use Rs 1,500.
- Going to the test without the slip and CNIC: the admit slip and the original CNIC are mandatory for entry. Candidates without them will not be allowed to appear in the test.
- Using the Indian JEST pattern: the Sindh JEST is the Junior Elementary School Teacher post. The Indian JEST pattern, with its negative marking, does not apply.
Frequently asked questions#
How do I apply for an STS test?
Applications are made online on the STS portal at apply.sts.net.pk. Create an account, choose the post and the Union Council, upload the documents, download the challan and pay the fee.
Where are STS announcements published?
The official STS announcements page is iba-suk.edu.pk/sts/announcements. The adverts also appear in the national newspapers and on the department websites, and the joblo.pk IBA STS jobs listing carries the 10 STS adverts on the site.
What is the STS fee?
The fee is set per advert. The 2021 PST/JEST fee was Rs 700 per post, and the 2025 ECT fee and the 2026 Bureau of Statistics fee are Rs 1,500. The fee is non-refundable, and it is paid by challan at ABL, MyABL or 1Bill.
How do I download the STS roll number slip?
STS calls the document an Admit Slip. Log into apply.sts.net.pk with the CNIC (without dashes) and the password, select the applied project, and download and print the slip. An SMS alert is sent when the slip is issued.
What is the STS test pattern?
The BPS-05 to BPS-15 screening test is 100 MCQs for 100 marks in 90 minutes: English 40, Mathematics 20 and General Knowledge 40, at Intermediate (HSSC) level. STS does not publish a guaranteed pattern for every post.
What is the PST cut-off?
The PST cut-off from the 2021 merit lists is 40%. The JEST cut-off varies by division and category: 50% (Hyderabad, female), 33% (Hyderabad, disable) and 55% (Larkana, male).
Is PST/JEST recruitment open in 2026?
No. No new PST/JEST advertisement has been seen as of early November 2026. The 2021 recruitment and its waiting list closed on 30 June 2025, and a new round will need a new official advertisement.
How do I check the STS result?
The result is checked on the STS portal. Log into apply.sts.net.pk and check the result for the applied project. The merit lists are also published as PDF downloads, and they are UC-wise.
What is the STS certificate?
The screening test gives the candidate an STS certificate, which the Sindh government departments and the SPSC ask for in their own recruitment. The certificate validity has been extended to June 2028.
Is STS the same as NTS?
No. STS is SIBA Testing Services, part of Sukkur IBA University, with its own portal at apply.sts.net.pk. NTS is a different testing body with its own portal, slip and result.
