How many vacancies are announced under EMRS Recruitment 2025?

A total of 7,267 vacancies are announced for teaching and non-teaching posts including PGTs, TGTs, Principals, and support staff.

What is the last date to apply for EMRS Recruitment 2025?

The last date to apply online is 23 October 2025 (11:50 pm).

What is the application fee for EMRS Recruitment 2025?

For General/OBC candidates, the fee ranges between ₹1,500 and ₹2,500 depending on the post. For SC, ST, PwBD, and female candidates, the total fee is ₹500.

Can I apply for more than one post in EMRS Recruitment 2025?

Yes, eligible candidates can apply for multiple posts. However, only one application each is allowed for TGT and PGT.

Where can I download the EMRS Recruitment 2025 notification?

You can download the official notification from the EMRS official website under Advertisement No. NESTS/Adv/2025/01.

EMRS Recruitment 2025 Out for 7267 Vacancy, Check Eligibility and Apply Online

The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has announced 7,267 job openings for teaching and non-teaching positions in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). The EMRS Notification 2025 was released on September 19, 2025, for roles such as Principal, Post Graduate Teachers, Trained Graduate Teachers, Hostel Wardens (Male and Female), Female Staff Nurse, Accountant, Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Lab Attendant. The online application process for the EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE)-2025 started on the same day, September 19, 2025, at emrs.tribal.gov.in. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for these positions can visit the website for more details about the recruitment.

EMRS Recruitment 2025

The recruitment is being conducted through the Eklavya Model Residential Schools Staff Selection Examination (ESSE-2025). Appointments will be made on a direct basis. Selected candidates will not only benefit from competitive pay scales but also enjoy rent-free accommodation within the school campus, along with a special allowance of 10% of basic pay.

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Ekalavya Model School Recruitment 2025

This recruitment drive is aimed at strengthening the teaching and non-teaching workforce of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) across the country, which provide quality education to students from tribal communities.

EMRS Recruitment 2025
Organization	National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)
Exam Name	ESSE-2025
Posts	Teaching & Non-Teaching (TGT, PGT, Principal, etc.)
Vacancies	7,267
Application Mode	Online only
Last Date to Apply	23 October 2025 (till 23:50 hrs)
Notification ID	NESTS/Adv/2025/01
Notification PDF	Click to Download
Official Website	https://nests.tribal.gov.in/

EMRS Vacancy 2025

The total number of vacancies is 7,267, covering both teaching and non-teaching categories. Here’s the post-wise breakdown:

EMRS Vacancy 2025
Post	Vacancies
Principal	225
Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs)	1,460
Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs)	3,962
Female Staff Nurse	550
Hostel Warden	635
Accountant	61
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	228
Lab Attendant	146
Total	7,267

EMRS Principal Vacancy 2025

EMRS Principal Vacancy 2025
Categories	Vacancy
UR	116
OBC (NCL)	60
SC	33
ST	16
Total	225

EMRS PGT Vacancy 2025

Subjects	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	Total
English	47	11	30	16	8	112
Hindi	34	8	20	12	7	81
Maths	71	16	45	25	12	169
Chemistry	65	15	36	27	16	159
Physics	83	19	45	34	17	198
Biology	53	14	29	24	13	133
History	58	14	36	21	11	140
Geography	42	9	26	13	8	98
Commerce	49	10	32	18	11	120
Economics	65	13	41	25	11	155
Computer Science	64	12	41	23	11	154
Total	611	141	388	215	105	1460

EMRS TGT Vacancy 2025 (Group-B)

Subject	Total	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST
Hindi	424	174	42	114	63	31
English	395	162	39	106	59	29
Maths	381	156	38	102	57	28
Social Studies	392	161	39	105	58	29
Science	408	167	40	110	61	30
Computer Science	550	224	55	148	82	41
Total	2550	1044	253	685	380	188

EMRS TGT Vacancy 2025 (Regional Language) (Group-B)

Language	Vacancies	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST
Assamese	8	5	0	2	1	0
Bodo	2	1	0	1	0	0
Bengali	8	5	0	2	1	0
Garo	1	1	0	0	0	0
Gujrati	6	3	0	3	0	0
Kannada	6	3	0	3	0	0
Khasi	3	2	0	1	0	0
Malayalam	7	4	0	2	1	0
Manipuri	11	7	0	2	1	1
Mizo	6	4	0	1	0	1
Odiya	57	25	5	15	4	8
Santhali	11	4	1	3	1	2
Telugu	44	20	4	11	3	6
Urdu	39	20	7	7	2	3
Total	223	114	17	53	27	12

EMRS TGT Vacancy Miscellaneous Category (Group-B)

Subject	Total	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST
Music	314	129	31	84	47	23
Art	279	116	27	75	41	20
PET (Male)	173	73	17	46	25	12
PET (Female)	299	124	29	80	44	22
Librarian	124	52	12	33	18	9
Total	1189	494	116	318	175	86

EMRS Vacancy 2025 for Non Teaching Post

Name of Post	Total	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST
Hostel Warden (Male)	346	143	34	93	51	25
Hostel Warden (Female)	289	119	28	78	43	21
Female Staff Nurse	550	224	55	148	82	41
Accountant	61	26	6	16	9	4
Junior Secretariat Assistant	228	94	22	61	34	17
Lab Attendant	146	62	14	39	21	10
Total	1620	668	159	435	240	118

EMRS Notification 2025

The official notification for EMRS Recruitment 2025 was released on 19 September 2025 under Advertisement No. NESTS/Adv/2025/01. It contains all details related to vacancies, eligibility, fees, selection process, and guidelines for candidates. Candidate must read the full notification for detialed information on eligibility criteria, application process, selection process, application fees and other important information.

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EMRS Recruitment Important Dates 2025

Events	Dates
Notification Release Date	19th September 2025
Registration Starts	19th September 2025
Last Date to Register	23rd October 2025 (11:50 pm)
Last Date to pay the application fee	23rd October 2025
Exam Date	To be notified

EMRS Application Form 2025 Link

The online application form is available from September 19, 2025, to October 23, 2025, at 23:50 hours. Candidates must apply online, as no other mode of application is accepted. Candidates must access, fill out, and submit their applications within deadlines to avoid missing out on the opportunity. They must check the eligibility criteria before submission. They must upload all the required certificates and documents in the specified dimensions and sizes.

EMRS Application Form 2025 Link (Active)

Steps to Apply for EMRS Recruitment 2025

Visit the official EMRS portal.
Register with your basic details to generate a unique Login ID and Password.
Fill Part A of the application with general information.
Fill Part B separately for each post you want to apply for.
Upload scanned copies of the required documents and pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form and take a printout for reference.

Note: Candidates can apply for multiple posts if eligible, but only one PGT and one TGT application is allowed per candidate.

EMRS Application Fees 2025

The application fee is non-refundable and varies by post and category. Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

EMRS Application Fees 2025
Category/Post	Application Fee	Processing Fee	Total Fee
Female, SC, ST, PwBD Candidates	₹0	₹500	₹500
Principal (Other Candidates)	₹2,000	₹500	₹2,500
PGT & TGT (Other Candidates)	₹1,500	₹500	₹2,000
Non-Teaching Staff (Other Candidates)	₹1,000	₹500	₹1,500

EMRS Eligibility Criteria 2025

EMRS Eligibility Criteria for Teaching Posts
Post	EMRS Teacher Bharti Eligibility Criteria
Principal	Master’s degree from a recognized university/institute, and B.Ed or equivalent degree from a recognized University, and Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English medium, and Persons working in any of the Government. / Semi-Govt./Govt. recognized / CBSE-affiliated Sr. Secondary (10+2) schools / Inter College. Holding an analogous post, or Ten years of experience in teaching (Vice Principal / PGT / TGT) in a recognized high school/ Higher secondary school / Senior Secondary School/Intermediate college
Vice Principal	Master’s Degree from a recognized university/institution, and B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognized University, and Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English medium, and 2 years of experience working in the post of PGT or lecturer at level 8 (Rs. 47600-151100) in Central/ State Govt./Autonomous organization of Central / State Govt. Desirable: Three years’ experience in a fully residential school.
PGT	Two Years Integrated Post Graduate Course from the Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Or Master’s Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the following subjects: PGT (English)- English literature PGT (Hindi) – Hindi or Sanskrit with Hindi as one of the subjects at the Graduate level. PGT (Mathematics)-Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics d. PGT (Physics)-Physics / Applied Physics/ Nuclear Physics. PGT (Chemistry) Chemistry/ Bio. Chemistry. PGT (Biology) – Botany/ Zoology/ Life Sciences/Bio Sciences/ Genetics/Microbiology/Bio-Technology/ Molecular Bio/Plant Physiology, provided they have studied Botany and Zoology at the Graduation level. PGT (History) – History PGT Geography-Geography PGT (Commerce) – Master’s Degree in Commerce. However, holders of Degrees of M.Com degree in Applied/Business Economics shall not be eligible. PGT (Economics) – Economics/ Applied Economics/ Business Economics. PGT Information Technology- B. Tech (Computer Science / IT) / Master’s Degree in Computer Application/Computer Science/Information Technology/M. Tech (Computer Application/Computer Science/Information Technology). AND B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognized University (Not applicable on PGT IT), and Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English medium.
TGT	Four years integrated degree course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject/combination of subjects and in aggregate. For TGT (Hindi): Hindi as a subject in all three years. For TGT (English): English as a subject in all three years. For TGT (S.St): Any two of the following main subjects at graduation level: History, Geography, Economics, and Pol. Science of which one must be either History or Geography. For TGT (Maths) -Mathematics as the main subject at graduation level with one of the following as a second subject: Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, economics, commerce and Statistics. For TGT (Science)- Bachelor’s Degree in Science with any two of the following subjects: Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry AND B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognized University. Pass in the State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) or Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Paper-II, conducted by CBSE in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE for the purpose, and Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English medium.

Age Limit

Post Name	Upper Age Limit
Principal	50 years
PGTs	40 years
TGTs	35 years
Female Staff Nurse	35 years
Hostel Warden	35 years
Accountant	30 years
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	30 years
Lab Attendant	30 years

EMRS Recruitment Selection Process 2025

The selection process for EMRS Recruitment 2025 will be carried out through the Eklavya Model Residential Schools Staff Selection Examination (ESSE-2025). Candidates must appear for a computer-based test (CBT) as the first stage of selection. The exam will assess subject knowledge, teaching aptitude, reasoning ability, and general awareness, depending on the post applied for. Shortlisted candidates may also be called for document verification and other post-specific assessments, such as interviews or skill tests, wherever applicable. Final selection will be made strictly based on merit and eligibility as per the rules outlined in the official notification.

Computer-Based Test (CBT): Objective test based on a post-specific syllabus.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates.
Interview/Skill Test (if applicable): For certain posts as mentioned in the notification.
Final Merit List: Prepared based on performance in CBT and other applicable stages.

EMRS Exam Pattern 2025

To crack the EMRS Exam 2025, candidates must first build a clear understanding of the EMRS Syllabus and Exam Pattern. This guide covers the complete syllabus and exam structure for different posts such as Principal, PGT, Accountant, Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)/Clerk, and Lab Attendant, making it easier for aspirants to plan their preparation effectively.

EMRS Exam Pattern for PGT and TGT
Parts	Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Part 1	General Awareness	10	10	2 hours
Part 2	Reasoning Ability	15	15
Part 3	Knowledge of ICT	15	15
Part 4	Teaching Aptitude	30	30
Part 5	Domain Knowledge	30	30
Total	100		100
Part 6	Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi- 10 marks each subject)	20	20

EMRS Principal Exam Pattern

The syllabus for the EMRS Principal Exam includes 100 questions, each carrying 1 mark, for a total of 100 marks. The exam duration is 2 hours.

Parts	Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Part 1	Reasoning & Numeric Ability	10	10	2 hours
Part 2	General Awareness	10	10
Part 3	Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi- 10 marks each subject)	20	20
Part 4	Academics and residential aspects	30	30
Part 5	Administration and Finance	30	30
Total		100	100

EMRS Salary 2025

The EMRS Salary 2025 is structured as per the 7th Pay Commission, offering competitive pay scales along with allowances and benefits.

Post Name	Pay Matrix
Principal	Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 – 2,09,200)
Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs)	Level 8 (Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100)
TGTs	Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400)
Librarian	Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400)
Art/Music/Physical Education Teacher (Male/Female)	Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400)
Female Staff Nurse	Level 5 (Rs. 29,200 – 92,300)
Hostel Warden (Male/Female)	Level 5 (Rs. 29,200 – 92,300)
Accountant	Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400)
JSA (Junior Secretariat Assistant)	Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200)
Lab Attendant	Level 1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900)