EMRS Recruitment 2025: 7,267 Vacancies for PGT, TGT, Principal, Non-Teaching Posts - Apply Online @ nests.tribal.gov.in

EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE)-2025 Recruitment Notification 

The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has released the EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE)-2025 notification for recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff including Principal, PGTs, TGTs, Hostel Warden, Female Staff Nurse, Accountant, Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Lab Attendant. A total of 7,267 vacancies are announced across India. This is a great opportunity for candidates aspiring to work in fully residential schools (EMRS).

The EMRS recruitment drive is one of the largest initiatives by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to ensure quality education for tribal students by appointing highly qualified teaching and non-teaching staff in residential schools across the country. Selected candidates will be responsible for not only teaching but also for taking part in co-curricular activities, student welfare, and administration of hostel facilities as EMRS are fully residential schools. These roles offer an attractive salary structure with allowances including a 10% special allowance for residential duties. This recruitment drive aims to strengthen the educational infrastructure in tribal areas and provide a stable career opportunity to aspirants across India.

Important Dates

Online Application Start Date – Will be updated on NESTS Website
Last Date for Application Submission – 23.10.2025 (upto 23:50 Hrs.)
Fee Payment Mode – Online – Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI
Downloading Admit Card – Will be notified on website
Tier-I & Tier-II Exam Dates – Will be notified on website
Result Declaration – Will be displayed on NESTS website / candidate login

Recruitment Overview

Organization: National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)

Recruitment Exam: EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE)-2025

Posts: Principal, PGT, TGT, Hostel Warden, Female Staff Nurse, Accountant, JSA, Lab Attendant

Total Vacancies: 7,267

Pay Levels: Principal (Level 12), PGT (Level 8), TGT (Level 7), Non-Teaching (Level 1-6)

Application Mode: Online

Age Limit: Maximum 55 years (with age relaxations as per rules)

Educational Qualification: Varies by post (PG + B.Ed. for PGTs, Graduation + B.Ed. for TGTs, etc.)

Exam Mode: Tier I (Objective – OMR), Tier II (Objective + Descriptive)

Website: https://nests.tribal.gov.in

Notification Number: NESTS/Adv/2025/01 dt 19.09.2025

Eligibility

Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have the required degree as per the post – Master's degree with B.Ed. for PGTs, Graduation with B.Ed. for TGTs, etc. Detailed post-wise qualifications are given in the official notification.

Age Limit: Maximum 55 years as on 23.10.2025 (after relaxation).

Age Relaxation

SC/ST: 5 years

OBC (NCL): 3 years

Central Govt. Employees (with 3 years continuous service): 5 years

PwBD (General/OBC/SC/ST): 10 / 13 / 15 years respectively

Women (All Categories – PGT/TGT only): 10 years

Non-permanent EMRS staff (as on 01.07.2025): Up to 55 years

Ex-Servicemen: Service period deducted + 3 years

Maximum Age: Not to exceed 55 years including all relaxations

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The recruitment will be conducted in multiple stages:
1. Tier-I: Preliminary MCQ-based OMR test (Qualifying)
2. Tier-II: Subject Knowledge Test (Objective + Descriptive)
3. Interview: Only for Principal (Weightage 20%)
4. Skill Test: Only for JSA (Typing Test - Qualifying)
5. Document Verification
6. Medical Examination

Minimum Qualifying Marks (Tier-II)

General / OBC / EWS – 30%
SC – 25%
ST – 25%
PwBD – 25%
Note – Candidates must score above minimum marks for consideration in the merit list.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website – https://nests.tribal.gov.in

2. Click on 'Apply Online' link for EMRS ESSE-2025

3. Register yourself with basic details and create login credentials

4. Fill Part-A (General Details) and Part-B (Post-wise details) carefully

5. Upload scanned photograph, signature and relevant documents

6. Pay the application + processing fee online

7. Submit the form and take printout of confirmation page

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Principal – 225
Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) – 1460
Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) – 3962
Female Staff Nurse – 550
Hostel Warden (Male/Female) – 635
Accountant – 61
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) – 228
Lab Attendant – 146
Total Vacancies – 7,267

The above distribution shows that maximum vacancies are announced for TGTs followed by PGTs. Candidates can apply for multiple posts if eligible but must submit separate applications and fees for each post. The vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease depending on administrative requirements.

Educational Qualification Details:

1. Principal: Master's Degree with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. from an NCTE recognized institution with minimum 2 years experience in administrative capacity.
2. PGT: Master’s Degree in relevant subject with B.Ed. or equivalent.
3. TGT: Graduation with B.Ed. in relevant subject.
4. Non-Teaching Staff: Qualifications vary by post (e.g., Accountant – B.Com, JSA – 12th pass with typing skills, Lab Attendant – 10th pass with science background).

Candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria as on the last date of application. All documents supporting educational qualifications, age, caste/category, and disability must be produced during document verification.

Detailed Exam Pattern

Tier-I Examination is a qualifying stage and is designed to shortlist candidates in a 1:10 ratio for Tier-II. It consists of objective questions on General Awareness, Reasoning, Teaching Aptitude, ICT, Domain Knowledge and Language Competency Test. For posts like TGT and PGT, candidates must qualify the language competency test to have their other sections evaluated.

Tier-II Examination is the main stage and carries maximum weightage in final selection. It contains both objective and descriptive questions. The descriptive section evaluates a candidate’s subject knowledge, classroom scenario handling, case study-based problem solving, and professional aptitude.

For Principal posts, there is an additional Interview/Personal Interaction round carrying 40 marks which will be considered in a ratio of 80:20 with Tier-II performance.

Important Instructions & Tips for Application

• Apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
• Double-check category, PwBD status, and educational details in Part-A as these cannot be changed later.
• Ensure that scanned photograph and signature are clear and as per specifications.
• Keep a copy of the payment receipt and application confirmation page for future reference.
• Use a valid email ID and phone number to receive updates related to admit card, exam schedule, and results.
• Candidates are advised to regularly check the NESTS website for updates on exam dates, admit card release, and result announcements.

Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates will receive a competitive salary as per 7th CPC pay matrix. In addition, employees will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) and a 10% Special Allowance for performing residential duties. They will also be eligible for medical benefits, pension (as per NPS), and other perks as applicable to central government employees.

Important Links :

   Notification PDF: Click Here

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