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The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, has announced the EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) 2025 for the recruitment of Principal, PGTs, TGTs, and Non-Teaching staff in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across India.
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Overview of EMRS Staff Selection 2025
| Aspect | Details |
| Conducting Body | National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) |
| Total Vacancies | 7267+ |
| Posts | Principal, PGTs, TGTs, Hostel Warden, Staff Nurse, Accountant, JSA, Lab Attendant |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | Already started |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 October 2025 (up to 23:50 HRS) |
| Official Website | Click here |
| Exam Mode | Tier-I: OMR (Pen-Paper) Tier-II: OMR + Descriptive Tier-III: Interview (Principal) / Typing Test (Junior Secretariat Assistant) |
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level |
| Principal | 225 | Level 12 (₹78,800–2,09,200) |
| PGTs | 1460 | Level 8 (₹47,600–1,51,100) |
| TGTs | 3962 | Level 7 (₹44,900–1,42,400) |
| Hostel Warden | 635 | Level 5 (₹29,200–92,300) |
| Female Staff Nurse | 550 | Level 5 (₹29,200–92,300) |
| Accountant | 61 | Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | 228 | Level 2 (₹19,900–63,200) |
| Lab Attendant | 146 | Level 1 (₹18,000–56,900) |
Post-Wise Eligibility Details
| Post | Maximum Age Limit (Before Relaxation) | Essential Educational Qualification | Experience Required |
| Principal | 50 years | 1. Master’s Degree (50%+). 2. B.Ed. (50%+). 3. AND Significant administrative experience (e.g., 12 yrs as PGT, 9 yrs as Vice-Principal, or holding an analogous post). | Yes (See Qualification) |
| PGT | 40 years | 1. Master’s Degree in the relevant subject (50%+). 2. AND B.Ed. (50%+). For Comp. Sci.: M.Sc. (CS/IT)/MCA/M.Tech. | Not Essential |
| TGT | 35 years | 1. Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject (50%+). 2. AND B.Ed. (50%+). 3. AND CTET Qualification (Paper-II) For Comp. Sci.: BCA/B.Sc. (CS)/BE/B.Tech. (50%+) | Not Essential |
| TGT (Art) | 35 years | Bachelor’s Degree in Drawing/Painting/Sculpture/Fine Arts (50%+) | Not Essential |
| TGT (Music) | 35 years | Bachelor’s Degree in Music/Performing Arts (50%+) | Not Essential |
| PET (Male/Female) | 35 years | Bachelor’s Degree AND B.P.Ed. (50%+) | Not Essential |
| Librarian | 35 years | Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science/Lib. & Info. Science (50%+) | Not Essential |
| Female Staff Nurse | 35 years | 1. B.Sc. (Nursing) or Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing). 2. Registered with a State Nursing Council | 2.5 years in a 50+ bedded hospital |
| Hostel Warden | 35 years | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university | Not Essential |
| Accountant | 30 years | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) | Not Essential |
| JSA | 30 years | 1. Senior Secondary (12th Pass). 2. Typing Speed: 35 WPM English / 30 WPM Hindi. | Not Essential |
| Lab Attendant | 30 years | 1. 10th Pass + Diploma in Lab Tech. OR 2. 12th Pass (Science Stream). | Not Essential |
Exam Pattern
Tier-I (Preliminary – Qualifying)
- Mode: OMR-based (Pen-Paper)
- Type: MCQs
- Duration: 2 hours
- Sections: General Awareness, Reasoning, ICT, Teaching Aptitude, Domain Knowledge, Language Competency
Tier-II (Main Exam)
- Mode: OMR + Descriptive
- Duration: 3 hours
- Sections: Subject-specific knowledge
Tier-III
- For Principal: Interview
- For Junior Secretariat Assistant: Typing Test (Qualifying)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start | Already Started |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 October 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified |
| Exam Date (Tier-I & II) | To be notified |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://nests.tribal.gov.in
- Click on “Apply Online for ESSE 2025”
- Register with email and mobile number
- Fill Part-A (general details) and Part-B (post-specific details)
- Upload documents and pay the fee
- Submit and download the confirmation page
Helpdesk
- Email: [email protected]
- Helpline: 011-22240112 (9 AM–5:30 PM, working days)
Age Relaxation Policy
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-Non Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Women candidates (for PGT/TGT posts only) | 10 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | |
| – PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| – PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| – PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of service + 3 years |
| Central Govt. Employees | 5 years |
| Domiciled in J&K (01.01.1980 – 31.12.1989) | 5 years |
| EMRS Employees | Up to 55 years (including all other relaxations) |
Application Fee
| Category | Principal | PGT/TGT | Non-Teaching |
| Female/SC/ST/PwBD | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹2500 | ₹2000 | ₹1500 |
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