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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 Recruitment 2025 was released on September 19, 2025, for various roles, including Principal, Postgraduate 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 commenced on September 19, 2025, at emrs.tribal.gov.in.
EMRS Recruitment 2025
EMRS Notification 2025
The official notification for EMRS Notification 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. The candidate must read the full notification for detailed information on eligibility criteria, application process, selection process, application fees, and other important information.
Ekalavya Model School Recruitment 2025 | |
Conducting Body | National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) |
Organisation Name | Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) |
Exam Name | EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE)- 2025 |
Post Name | Principal, Post Graduate Teachers, Trained Graduate Teachers, Hostel Warden (Male and Female), Female Staff Nurse, Accountant, Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Lab Attendant |
Vacancies | 7267 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Registration Dates | 19th September to 23rd October 2025 |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Selection Process |
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Salary | As per the post |
Job Location | Across India |
Notification PDF | Click to Download |
Official Website | https://emrs.tribal.gov.in/ |
EMRS Vacancy 2025 Post Wise
The total number of vacancies is 7,267, covering both teaching and non-teaching categories. Here’s the post-wise breakdown:
Post Category | Number of Vacancies | Key Highlights |
---|---|---|
Principal | 225 | Leadership roles overseeing school operations. |
Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) | 1,460 | Subject experts in areas like English (112), Maths (134), Physics (118), and more. |
Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) | 3,962 | Core classroom instructors for Hindi (424), English (395), Social Studies (416), and specialized roles like Art and Physical Education. |
Female Staff Nurse | 550 | Healthcare support tailored for residential setups. |
Hostel Warden (Male/Female) | 635 (Male: 346, Female: 289) | Managing student welfare in dormitories. |
Accountant | 61 | Financial oversight for school budgets. |
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 228 | Administrative backbone with typing proficiency. |
Lab Attendant | 146 | Supporting science labs in practical learning. |
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 Exam 2025 Important Dates
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
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.
Steps to Apply for the EMRS Application Form 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.
Post | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
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For Female, SC, ST & PwBD Candidates | |||
Principal | 0 | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 500/- |
PGT & TGTs | 0 | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 500/- |
Non-Teaching Staff | 0 | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 500/- |
For Candidates other than Female, SC, ST & PwBD Candidates | |||
Principal | Rs. 2000/- | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 2500/- |
PGT & TGTs | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 2000/- |
Non-Teaching Staff | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 1500/- |
EMRS Eligibility Criteria 2025
EMRS Eligibility Criteria for Teaching Posts | |
Post | EMRS Teacher Bharti Eligibility Criteria |
Principal |
|
Vice Principal |
Desirable:
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PGT |
Or
AND
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TGT |
OR
AND
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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 |
Documents Required for EMRS Application Form 2025
For the EMRS (Eklavya Model Residential Schools) Recruitment, the specific documents required may vary depending on the role you are applying for. However, generally, the following documents are needed during the application and selection process:
- Application Form
- Photographs
- Signature
- Educational Qualifications
- Identity Proof
- Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
- Experience Certificates (If Applicable)
- Disability Certificate (If Applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (If Applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (If Employed)
- Any Other Documents as per Advertisement
- Bank Details
EMRS Selection Process 2025
The selection process for EMRS Vacancy 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
Post | New (2025) Pattern |
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Principal | 3-Tier (Tier-I Objective, Tier-II Subject Knowledge, Tier-III Interview) |
TGT | 2-Tier (Tier-I Preliminary + Tier-II Subject Knowledge) |
PGT | 2-Tier (Tier-I Preliminary + Tier-II Subject Knowledge) |
Non-Teaching | Objective test + Skill/Practical/Typing test |
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 |
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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) |