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Latest Update — EMRS Recruitment 2025
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has released the notification for EMRS Recruitment 2025 (Teaching & Non-Teaching posts).
Total vacancies: 7,267 posts across India.
Recruitment scheme name: EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE)-2025.
The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) are part of a government plan to give tribal students in India a good education. These schools are important because they help students do well in school, learn new skills, and grow as people. This makes sure tribal communities have the same chances to learn as everyone else.
EMRS Tribal Recruitment 2025 is now open for those who want to teach or work in other positions at these schools. If you qualify, this is your chance to help improve tribal education while also having a good career in government education.
Important Dates & Application Window
The dates are mentioned below in the table:
Event | Date / Timeline |
Notification release | 19 September 2025 |
Application start | 19 September 2025 |
Last date for applications | 23 October 2025 |
Post-wise Vacancy & Pay Details (Highlights)
- Principal: ~ 225 posts
- PGTs (Post Graduate Teachers): ~ 1,460 posts
- TGTs (Trained Graduate Teachers): ~ 3,962 posts
- Hostel Warden (Male & Female), Staff Nurse, Accountant, JSA (Junior Secretariat Assistant), Lab Attendant etc. are among non-teaching roles.
Pay scales vary by post, following the 7th Pay Commission levels, from entry-level roles (lab attendant) up to Principal level.
Below are comprehensive details on eligibility and skills required.
Post Name | Age Limit | Educational Qualification | Experience / Additional Requirement | Language / Skills |
Principal | Max 50 yrs | Master’s degree + B.Ed | 10 yrs teaching in senior secondary/intermediate; experience as VP/PGT desirable | Hindi & English |
Vice Principal | Max 50 yrs | Master’s degree + B.Ed | 2 yrs as PGT/lecturer; 3 yrs in residential school desirable | Hindi & English |
PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) | Max 40 yrs | M.A/M.Sc or 2-yr integrated PG course in relevant subject + B.Ed | Proficiency in teaching in Hindi & English | Hindi & English |
TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | Max 35 yrs | 4-yr integrated degree or Bachelor’s in relevant subject + B.Ed | Pass in STET/CTET Paper-II; proficiency in Hindi & English | Hindi & English |
TGT – Hindi | Max 35 yrs | Bachelor’s with Hindi in all 3 years + B.Ed | STET/CTET Paper-II | Hindi & English |
TGT – English | Max 35 yrs | Bachelor’s with English in all 3 years + B.Ed | STET/CTET Paper-II | Hindi & English |
TGT – Social Science | Max 35 yrs | Bachelor’s with 2 subjects (History/Geography/Economics/Pol.Sc), one must be History/Geography + B.Ed | STET/CTET Paper-II | Hindi & English |
TGT – Mathematics | Max 35 yrs | Bachelor’s in Mathematics + one relevant subject + B.Ed | STET/CTET Paper-II | Hindi & English |
TGT – Science | Max 35 yrs | Bachelor’s in Science with any 2 of Botany, Zoology, Chemistry + B.Ed | STET/CTET Paper-II | Hindi & English |
Art Teacher | Max 35 yrs | Bachelor’s in Fine Arts (50% marks) | — | — |
Music Teacher | Max 35 yrs | Bachelor’s in Music/Performing Arts (50% marks) | — | — |
Physical Education Teacher (PET) | Max 35 yrs | Bachelor’s with Physical Education elective or Bachelor’s + Postgraduate diploma in PE | — | — |
Librarian | Max 35 yrs | Bachelor’s in Library Science / Diploma / Certificate | — | — |
Hostel Warden (Male & Female) | Max 35 yrs | Graduate (preferred discipline) | Experience in residential school desirable | — |
Female Staff Nurse | Max 35 yrs | Diploma / Degree in Nursing | Registered with Nursing Council | — |
Accountant | Max 30 yrs | Bachelor’s in Commerce / relevant field | Accounting software knowledge desirable | — |
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Max 30 yrs | Class XII (Senior Secondary) | Typing proficiency | — |
Lab Attendant | Max 30 yrs | 10th Pass + Science / Lab Technician certificate | — | — |
Catering Assistant | Max 35 yrs | Graduate (preferred discipline) | Experience in catering desirable | — |
Cook | Max 35 yrs | Basic literacy | Experience in cooking desirable | — |
Counselor | Max 30 yrs | Bachelor’s in Psychology / relevant field | Counseling experience desirable | — |
Chowkidar | Max 35 yrs | Basic literacy | — | — |
EMRS Recruitment 2025 – Post-Wise Vacancies
Post-wise vacancy breakdown for the EMRS Tribal Recruitment 2025, as per the official notification:
Post Name | Total Vacancies |
Principal | 225 |
Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) | 1,460 |
Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) | 3,962 |
Female Staff Nurse | 550 |
Hostel Warden (Male) | 346 |
Hostel Warden (Female) | 289 |
Accountant | 61 |
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 228 |
Lab Attendant | 146 |
Subject-Wise Distribution for PGTs
Subject | Vacancies |
English | 112 |
Hindi | 81 |
Mathematics | 134 |
Chemistry | 169 |
Physics | 159 |
Computer Science | 550 |
Subject-Wise Distribution for TGTs
Subject | Vacancies |
Hindi | 424 |
English | 395 |
Mathematics | 381 |
Social Studies | 392 |
Science | 408 |
Computer Science | 550 |
Note: The total number of vacancies is 7,267, covering both teaching and non-teaching categories
Eligibility & Selection Process (Key Points)
Educational qualifications vary as per post:
- For PGT: Master’s degree in the relevant subject + B.Ed or equivalent qualification.
- For TGT: Bachelor’s degree + B.Ed, etc.
- For non-teaching posts (e.g., accountant, nurse, lab attendant), discipline-specific qualifications apply.
- Age limits: Minimum ~ 18 years; maximum up to ~ 55 years depending on post.
Selection Stages may include:
- Written Examination (Tier-I, Tier-II)
- Subject Knowledge Test / Skill Test (where applicable)
- Interview / Personal Interaction (for some posts, e.g., Principals)
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
How to Apply Online?
Tabulated below is a step by step guide:
Step / Requirement | Details |
Step-by-Step Application Process | 1. Visit the official EMRS/NESTS website. 2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number. 3. Fill in personal, educational, and professional details. 4. Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates). 5. Review the application carefully and submit. 6. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference. |
Documents Required | - Passport size photograph - Signature - Educational certificates (Mark sheets, degrees) - Caste/Category certificate (if applicable) - Experience certificate (if required) - Any other relevant documents mentioned in the notification |
Application Fee | - General / OBC: ₹500–₹600 (approx.) - SC / ST / PwD: ₹0–₹300 (as per notification) - Payment via online methods (Net Banking / UPI / Card) |
Common Mistakes to Avoid | - Uploading wrong or illegible documents - Filling incorrect personal or educational details - Missing application fee payment - Applying for posts without meeting eligibility criteria - Submitting after the last date |
Reservation & Relaxation
Category-wise reservation (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) and age relaxation norms are tabulated below:
Category | Reservation % | Age Relaxation |
SC | 15% | +5 years |
ST | 7.5% | +5 years |
OBC | 27% | +3 years |
PwD | 4% | +10 years |
EWS | 10% | As per rules |
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