Sindh Teaching License Test 2026 – Syllabus, Past Papers & Mock Test
Sindh Teaching License Test by STEDA (Sindh Teachers Education Development Authority)
The Sindh Teaching License Test is run under STEDA (Sindh Teachers Education Development Authority) to check that teachers in Sindh have the subject knowledge and teaching skills needed in the classroom. Under the STEDA Teaching License Policy 2023 there are two licence levels: Elementary, for Grades 1–8, and Secondary, for Grades 6–12. A STEDA board decision in April 2026 made the teaching licence test mandatory for teacher recruitment in Sindh. On 23 October 2026 STEDA published a request for proposals for Phase-II of the test, in which the Secondary level test will be held first. The testing agency has not yet been appointed, so test dates, fee, duration and the number of MCQs are not yet announced. This page lists only verified facts and links free practice tests.
Test date: Not yet announced
Licence Levels & Eligibility
| Level | Grades | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Grades 1–8 | B.Ed (Elementary) |
| Secondary | Grades 6–12 | B.Ed (Secondary) |
The licence is valid for 5 years. Renewal needs 5 CPD (continuing professional development) credit hours.
Test Pattern & Weightage
| Part | Secondary | Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Content knowledge | 50% | 40% |
| Educational foundations | 15% | 20% |
| Pedagogical content knowledge | 35% | 40% |
| Number of MCQs | Not yet announced | |
| Duration | Not yet announced | |
| Fee | Not yet announced | |
| Test dates | Not yet announced | |
- Phase-II: the Secondary level test will be held first; Elementary "as and when required".
- The testing agency for Phase-II is not yet appointed (bids due 26 November 2026).
- Minimum 50% marks to qualify (as reported in the news).
- Stage-II is a classroom demonstration (video); minimum qualifying score 60% (STEDA RFP).
Syllabus
Secondary level subjects
Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Urdu, Sindhi, Social Sciences.
Elementary syllabus (2024)
Part I – Content Knowledge (Class 1–8 curriculum): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, English, Urdu/Sindhi.
Part II – Pedagogy:
- Methods of Teaching & Foundations of Education
- Child Development & Educational Psychology
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Assessment & Test Development
- School, Community and Teacher
Past Papers & Practice
STEDA has not published past papers for the Sindh Teaching License Test. Practise with our free mock tests, built on the published syllabus:
Exam Body
STEDA (Sindh Teachers Education Development Authority)
Duration
Not yet announced
Total Marks / MCQs
Not yet announced
Frequency
Not yet announced
Subjects Covered
Paper Pattern & Weightage
| Section | Detail | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Content knowledge | Subject knowledge for the licence level | Secondary 50% · Elementary 40% |
| Educational foundations | Foundations of education | Secondary 15% · Elementary 20% |
| Pedagogical content knowledge | Teaching methods for the subject | Secondary 35% · Elementary 40% |
Weightage from STEDA documents. Number of MCQs, duration and fee are not yet announced.
Eligibility Criteria
- Elementary licence: Grades 1–8, B.Ed (Elementary).
- Secondary licence: Grades 6–12, B.Ed (Secondary).
- The licence is valid for 5 years; renewal needs 5 CPD credit hours.
- The teaching licence test is mandatory for teacher recruitment in Sindh (STEDA board decision, April 2026).
Official Schedule
| STEDA RFP for Phase-II published | 23 October 2026 |
| Testing agency bids due | 26 November 2026 |
| Secondary test date | Not yet announced |
| Elementary test date | As and when required |
Preparation Tips
- 1Start with your own subject: content knowledge is 50% of the Secondary test.
- 2Revise pedagogy for your subject — it carries 35% at Secondary and 40% at Elementary.
- 3Cover educational foundations and child development topics from your B.Ed course.
- 4Take full mock tests to build speed and find weak areas.
- 5Check steda.gos.pk regularly for the test schedule and testing agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sindh Teaching License Test?
It is the STEDA test that teachers must pass to get a teaching licence in Sindh. The licence is mandatory for teacher recruitment (STEDA board decision, April 2026).
When is the Sindh Teaching License Test Phase-II?
Test dates are not yet announced. STEDA published the Phase-II RFP on 23 October 2026, and bids from testing agencies are due on 26 November 2026. The Secondary level test will be held first.
What is the weightage of the Secondary test?
50% content knowledge, 15% educational foundations and 35% pedagogical content knowledge. For Elementary it is 40%, 20% and 40%.
Which subjects are offered at Secondary level?
Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Urdu, Sindhi and Social Sciences.
What are the passing marks?
News reports state a minimum of 50% marks to qualify. Stage-II, a video classroom demonstration, needs a minimum score of 60% (STEDA RFP).
Are Sindh Teaching License past papers available?
STEDA has not published past papers. You can practise with our free EST and SST mock tests based on the published syllabus.
How long is the teaching licence valid?
The licence is valid for 5 years. Renewal needs 5 CPD credit hours.
Official Sources
All facts on this page were read from the official sources above and verified on 27 October 2026. Where an official notice does not state something yet, this page says “not yet announced” instead of guessing.
Start Practicing
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