EMRS Recruitment 2025
One-stop guide for 7267 Teaching and Non-Teaching Posts
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has announced a massive recruitment drive for 7267 vacancies in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across India. This is your complete guide to understanding the application process, eligibility criteria, and selection procedure.
Overview of EMRS Recruitment 2025
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) |
| Total Vacancies | 7267 Posts |
| Posts | Principal, PGT, TGT, Hostel Warden, Staff Nurse, Accountant, JSA, Lab Attendant |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Dates | 19 September 2025 to 23 October 2025 |
| Official Website | nests.tribal.gov.in |
Important: The last date to apply is October 23, 2025. Applications must be submitted through the official website only.
Detailed Vacancy Breakdown
Teaching Posts
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Principal | 225 |
| Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) | 1460 |
| Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) | 3962 |
| Total Teaching Posts | 5647 |
Non-Teaching Posts
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Female Staff Nurse | 550 |
| Hostel Warden (Male & Female) | 635 |
| Accountant | 61 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 228 |
| Lab Attendant | 146 |
| Total Non-Teaching Posts | 1620 |
Application Fee Structure
| Post Category | Fee for SC/ST/PwBD/All Women | Fee for Others |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | ₹500 | ₹2500 |
| PGT & TGT | ₹500 | ₹2000 |
| Non-Teaching Staff | ₹500 | ₹1500 |
Note: Fee must be paid online through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The fee is non-refundable.
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Post | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Principal | 50 Years |
| PGT | 40 Years |
| TGT | 35 Years |
| Hostel Warden, Staff Nurse | 35 Years |
| Accountant, JSA, Lab Attendant | 30 Years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Note: The crucial date for determining age and educational qualification is October 23, 2025. The maximum age cannot exceed 55 years after all relaxations.
Educational Qualifications
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Principal | Master's Degree with 50% + B.Ed. with 50% marks. 12 years experience for PGTs. |
| PGT | Post Graduation in concerned subject with 50% + B.Ed. with 50% marks |
| TGT | Graduation in concerned subject with 50% + B.Ed. with 50% marks + CTET Qualified |
| Staff Nurse | B.Sc. Nursing + Registered Nurse + 2.5 years experience |
| Accountant | Bachelor's Degree in Commerce |
| JSA | 12th Pass + Typing Speed (35 WPM English / 30 WPM Hindi) |
| Lab Attendant | 10th Pass with Diploma in Lab Tech OR 12th Pass (Science) |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of multiple stages:
1. Tier-I (Preliminary Examination)
- OMR-based (Pen-Paper mode)
- Qualifying in nature
- 100 marks
- 2 hours duration
2. Tier-II (Subject Knowledge Examination)
- Combination of Objective and Descriptive questions
- 100 marks (40 Objective + 60 Descriptive)
- 3 hours duration
3. Tier-III (Post Specific)
- For Principal: Personal Interview (40 marks)
- For JSA: Skill Test (Typing Test)
Final Merit Calculation: For Principal - 80% from Tier-II + 20% from Interview. For all other posts - 100% from Tier-II.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: nests.tribal.gov.in
- Click on the EMRS Recruitment 2025 link
- Complete Part-A registration with basic details
- Fill Part-B for each post you wish to apply for
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates)
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
Important: You can apply for more than one post if eligible, but you must pay a separate fee for each application. Keep a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
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