If you applied for STI Jobs 2025 and appeared in the interview, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. The final merit list generation process has officially moved forward, and many candidates are confused about how selections are being made, especially those who saw zero marks, missing marks, or faced issues on the portal.
What Is the Final Merit List of STI Jobs 2025?
The final merit list is the last and most important step in the STI hiring process. It decides who gets selected after interviews.
The system prepares this list for all candidates who:
- Applied successfully
- Were shortlisted for interview
- Appeared in the interview
Even if:
- You got zero marks, or
- Your marks were not added on the portal
You are still included in the merit list generation.
This point alone clears a lot of confusion.
Important Thing to Understand First
The merit list is not only about marks.
It is prepared using a combination of three factors:
- Location priority
- Marks
- Age
This makes the process fair for local candidates and transparent for everyone.
Rural Selection Priority
For candidates from rural areas, selection depends heavily on how close you live to the school.
Rural Priority Order (From Highest to Lowest)
- Same village, same mouza, same union council
- Neighbouring village, same mouza, same union council
- Neighbouring village, neighbouring mouza, same union council
- Neighbouring village, other mouza, same union council
- Other village, other mouza, same union council
- Other village, neighbouring mouza, same union council
- Neighbouring village, neighbouring mouza, neighbouring union council
- Other village, neighbouring mouza, neighbouring union council
- Other village, other mouza, neighbouring union council
- All other combinations
👉 Closer location = higher priority, even if marks are slightly lower.
Urban Selection Priority
For urban candidates, priority is decided ward-wise.
Urban Priority Order
- Same ward, same union council
- Neighbouring ward, same union council
- Other ward, same union council
- Neighbouring ward, neighbouring union council
- Other ward, neighbouring union councils
- Neighbouring ward, other union councils
- Other ward, other union councils
Again, distance matters a lot in final selection.
Final Selection Formula – How the Winner Is Chosen
The final merit list follows this simple rule:
Location Priority + Higher Marks + Lower Age
This means:
- A candidate living closer to the school gets preference
- If priority is same, higher marks win
- If marks are same, younger candidate wins
So yes, age can make a difference — but only at the final comparison stage.
What About Candidates With Issues on the Portal?
This is where the 2025 process becomes more fair than before.
Some candidates:
- Filled applications incorrectly
- Faced portal errors
- Had marks added wrongly
- Were mistakenly given zero marks
- Were wrongly rejected
If such candidates:
- Paid challan on or before 26 November, and
- Appeared in the interview
Then they are NOT ignored.
Role of the Committee and Head Teachers
For disputed or error cases:
- The Committee (CEO / DEO) works with the Head Teacher
- They:
- Match system-generated merit list
- Correct mistakes as per policy
- Adjust marks or status if needed
After this:
- A single final merit list is prepared manually
- This list follows all rules and priorities
This step ensures no deserving candidate is left out due to technical mistakes.
Where Will the Final Merit List Be Displayed?
Very important point 👇
- The final merit list will be displayed on the school notice board
- It will be shared by the concerned Head Teacher
- This list is considered final and official
Candidates should visit or contact the school instead of relying only on rumors.
What Candidates Should Do Now
- Stay calm and patient
- Visit the relevant school for notice board updates
- Keep documents ready
- Avoid believing social media rumors
- Trust the official merit list process
Your effort matters. Let the process complete properly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Will candidates with zero marks appear in the merit list?
Yes, they are included if they were shortlisted and interviewed.
- Is location more important than marks?
Yes, location priority comes first, then marks.
- What if my marks were not added on the portal?
The committee can correct this during final list preparation.
- Where will the final merit list be shown?
On the school notice board by the Head Teacher.
- Is the manually prepared merit list final?
Yes, after committee approval, it is final.
Final Conclusion
The Final Merit List of STI Jobs 2025 is being prepared with a clear, fair, and rule-based system that focuses on local priority, merit, and transparency. Even candidates who faced technical issues still have a chance if they followed the process correctly. Stay patient, check official notices, and trust the system — your effort hasn’t gone unnoticed.