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EMRS Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 7267 Principal, PGT, TGT, and Non-Teaching Posts

Unlock your career with EMRS Recruitment 2025! National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) announces 7267+ vacancies for Principal, PGT, TGT, Staff Nurse, JSA, and more. Check eligibility, age limit, 7th Pay Commission salary, and apply online before 23 Oct 2025. Download official PDF, vacancy breakdown, syllabus, and step-by-step application guide.

This is your ultimate opportunity to join the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) network across India. With over 7267 vacancies for posts like Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Staff Nurse, and Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), this is one of the most anticipated government job notifications of the year.

Organization Overview: NESTS & EMRS

The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is an autonomous organization established by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. Its primary mission is to manage and oversee the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs).

EMRSs are set up with the objective of providing quality education from Class VI to XII to students belonging to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category. These are fully residential schools located at the block level, equipped with modern amenities, separate hostels, and dedicated staff quarters. Working with EMRS is not just a job; it’s a commitment to empowering tribal education in India. All selected staff are entitled to a special allowance of 10% of basic pay for performing residential duties.

EMRS Recruitment 2025: Important Dates at a Glance

EventDate
Start Date of Online Application23rd September 2025
Last Date to Apply Online23rd October 2025 (up to 23:50 Hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment23rd October 2025
EMRS Exam Date 2025 (Tier I & II)To be notified later on the official NESTS website
Admit Card ReleaseTo be notified on the NESTS website

Pro Tip: The cut-off date for determining all eligibility criteria (age, qualification) is 23.10.2025. Even if the last date is extended, this cut-off remains the same.

Download Official Notification PDF

Before you apply, download and read the official information bulletin thoroughly.
Click here to Download the EMRS 2025 Official PDF Notification 

EMRS Vacancy 2025: Category-Wise Breakup (Total: 7267 Posts)

Here is the complete post-wise and category-wise vacancy details for ESSE 2025.

Post NameTotal VacanciesUREWSOBCSCST
Principal225116603316
PGTs (All Subjects)1460611141388215105
TGTs (All Subjects)396216583861056582280
Female Staff Nurse550224551488241
Hostel Warden635262621719446
Accountant612661694
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)2289422613417
Lab Attendant1466214392110
Total7267305368619391070519

Note: Vacancies are tentative and include PwBD and Ex-Servicemen reservations. For a detailed subject-wise breakdown of PGT and TGT vacancies, refer to the official PDF.

Eligibility Criteria for EMRS 2025 Posts

The essential educational qualification and experience required for EMRS Recruitment 2025 various posts are summarized below.

Post NameEssential Educational QualificationExperience
PrincipalMaster’s Degree + B.Ed. with 50% marks.12 years as PGT/Vice-Principal in Govt. sector.
PGTPost Graduation in the concerned subject with 50% marks + B.Ed. (or integrated degree).Not Mandatory
TGTGraduation in the concerned subject with 50% marks + B.Ed. + CTET Qualified.Not Mandatory
JSA12th Class Pass + Typing Speed (35 WPM English/30 WPM Hindi).Not Mandatory
Lab Attendant10th Pass + Diploma in Lab Tech OR 12th with Science.Not Mandatory

For detailed subject-specific requirements (e.g., which subjects are needed at the graduation level for TGT Maths/Science), please see the official syllabus.

Age Limit & Relaxation for EMRS Recruitment 2025

The upper age limit as on 23rd October 2025 and the relaxations available are as follows.

CategoryAge RelaxationMaximum Age Limit (After all relaxations)
General / UR50, 40, or 35 years (depending on the post)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)3 Years55 Years
SC/ST5 Years55 Years
PwBD (General)10 Years55 Years
PwBD (OBC)13 Years55 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)15 Years55 Years
Women (for PGT/TGT only)10 Years55 Years
EMRS EmployeesUp to 55 years55 Years

EMRS Recruitment 2025 Application Fee Structure

The application fee is non-refundable. Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee but must pay a processing fee.

CategoryPostApplication FeeProcessing FeeTotal Fee
Female/SC/ST/PwBDPrincipal₹0₹500₹500
PGT & TGT₹0₹500₹500
Non-Teaching₹0₹500₹500
All Other CandidatesPrincipal₹2000₹500₹2500
PGT & TGT₹1500₹500₹2000
Non-Teaching₹1000₹500₹1500

Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for EMRS Recruitment 2025

  1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the NESTS application portal (link will be active from the start date).
  2. New Registration: Click on “New Registration” for EMRS ESSE-2025. Enter basic details like name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID to generate a Registration ID and Password.
  3. Fill Part-A of the Application: Log in and carefully fill in your personal, educational, and category details in Part-A. Once you proceed to Part-B, you cannot change Part-A details.
  4. Fill Part-B for Each Post: Select the post(s) you wish to apply for and fill the post-specific details in Part-B. You can apply for more than one post if eligible, but you must pay the fee separately for each.
  5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) as per the prescribed specifications.
  6. Pay the Application Fee: Proceed to pay the required fee online. Verify the payment status; it should show “OK”.
  7. Submit and Print: After successful fee payment, submit the application. A confirmation page will be generated. Download and print it for future reference. Do not send it to NESTS.

Salary and Pay Scale for EMRS Posts (7th Pay Commission)

Selected candidates will receive a handsome salary along with a 10% special allowance for residential duties.

Post NamePay LevelPay Matrix (7th CPC)
PrincipalLevel 12₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
PGTLevel 8₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
TGT / LibrarianLevel 7₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Accountant / PETLevel 6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Staff Nurse / Hostel WardenLevel 5₹29,200 – ₹92,300
JSALevel 2₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Lab AttendantLevel 1₹18,000 – ₹56,900

EMRS Exam Pattern & Syllabus Structure

The selection process involves two tiers for most posts. Tier-I is qualifying, and the final merit is based on Tier-II performance.

Tier-I (Objective Type, OMR Based) – Qualifying Nature

PostParts in Tier-ITotal QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
PrincipalReasoning, GA, Academics, Admin, Language1001002 Hours
PGT/TGTGA, Reasoning, ICT, Teaching Aptitude, Domain1001002 Hours
JSA/Lab AttendantReasoning, QA, GA, Computer, Language1001002 Hours

Tier-II (Descriptive & Objective) – Merit-Based

PostObjective QuestionsDescriptive QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
All Posts40 (40 Marks)15 (60 Marks)1003 Hours

Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer, and a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.

For the detailed syllabus for each post and subject, candidates should visit the official NESTS syllabus page.

Important Links for EMRS Recruitment 2025

DescriptionLink
Official NESTS Websitehttps://nests.tribal.gov.in
Apply Online (Active from 23.10.2025)Click Here
Download Official NotificationDownload Here
Contact Helpline011-22240112 or emrsrecuritment25@cbssshiksha.in
EMRS Recruitment 2025

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about EMRS Recruitment 2025

Q1. What is the last date to apply for EMRS Recruitment 2025?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 23rd October 2025.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in total?
Ans: There are 7267 vacancies for various teaching and non-teaching posts.

Q3. Is CTET mandatory for TGT posts in EMRS?
Ans: Yes, CTET qualification is mandatory for all TGT posts (except TGT Computer Science).

Q4. What is the selection process for the Principal post?
Ans: For Principal, the selection is based on Tier-II (80% weightage) and an Interview (20% weightage).

Q5. Is there any age relaxation for women candidates?
Ans: Yes, women candidates applying for PGT and TGT posts get an age relaxation of 10 years.

Q6. Can I apply for more than one post?
Ans: Yes, you can apply for multiple posts if you are eligible. However, you must fill Part-B and pay the fee separately for each post.

Q7. What is the application fee for General category candidates for PGT posts?
Ans: The total fee for General category candidates for PGT posts is ₹2000 (₹1500 App Fee + ₹500 Processing Fee).

Q8. Will the exam be conducted online or offline?
Ans: Both Tier-I and Tier-II will be conducted in Pen-Paper (OMR) based mode, not computer-based.

Q9. Are there any vacancies for Hindi and English TGT/PGT?
Ans: Yes, there are significant vacancies for both Hindi and English PGTs and TGTs. Check the vacancy table above.

Q10. Where will I be posted if selected?
Ans: Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India in any EMRS. Requests for a change of station will not be entertained.

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