EMRS ESSE 2025 Tier-1 Exam Pattern & Schedule: Principal, PGT, TGT, JSA Complete Details (13-21 Dec)
EMRS ESSE 2025 Exam City Allotment: Download Admit Card, Check Tier 1 Schedule & 7267 Vacancies Now
EMRS Staff Selection Exam 2025 (ESSE-2025) exam city allotment and admit cards for Tier-I & Tier-II are now available on NESTS website. With 7267 vacancies for Principal, PGT, TGT, Hostel Warden, Staff Nurse and other posts across India, this is a golden opportunity for teaching and non-teaching jobs in Eklavya Model Residential Schools. Check your exam city, important dates, eligibility criteria, detailed syllabus and preparation tips for ESSE 2025 recruitment.
Important Dates
| Event | Date/Status |
|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 19.09.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23.10.2025 (23:50 Hrs) |
| Exam City Allotment & Admit Card | Will be notified on NESTS website |
| Tier-I & Tier-II Exam Date | As per Admit Card |
| Answer Key & OMR Display | To be notified |
| Result Declaration | To be notified |
Tier-I Schedule
| Post |
Date |
Time |
Duration |
| Principal, Accountant |
13 Dec 2025 |
14:30-16:30 |
2 hrs |
| PGT |
14 Dec 2025 |
09:00-11:30 |
2.5 hrs |
| TGT Misc Teachers |
14 Dec 2025 |
14:30-17:00 |
2.5 hrs |
| Hostel Warden, Staff Nurse |
21 Dec 2025 |
09:00-11:00 |
2 hrs |
| JSA, Lab Attendant |
21 Dec 2025 |
14:30-16:30 |
2 hrs |
Vacancy & Overview
Total 7267 tentative vacancies across 10 EMRS states for teaching (Principal: 225, PGT: 1460, TGT: 3962) and non-teaching posts (Hostel Warden: 635, Staff Nurse: 550, etc.). All selected candidates get 10% special allowance + residential accommodation. Posting anywhere in India with all-India transfer liability. Cut-off date for eligibility: 23.10.2025 .
Educational Eligibility Criteria
- Principal: Master's (50%) + B.Ed. (50%) + 12 years experience in Level 8/equivalent
- PGT: Post Graduation (50%) in concerned subject + B.Ed. (50%) + CTET Paper-II
- TGT: Graduation (50%) + B.Ed. (50%) + CTET Paper-II. Specific subject combinations required (e.g., TGT Maths: Maths+Physics+Chem/Electronics)
- Non-Teaching: Accountant (B.Com), JSA (XII+35wpm typing), Lab Attendant (X/XII Science+Lab diploma), Staff Nurse (B.Sc Nursing+2.5 yrs exp)
Age Limit
Principal: 50 years, PGT: 40 years, TGT: 35 years, Others: 30-35 years (relaxation: SC/ST-5, OBC-3, PwBD-10, EMRS employees-up to 55 years max). Cut-off: 23.10.2025 .
Application Fee
| Category | Principal | PGT/TGT | Non-Teaching |
|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹2500 | ₹2000/₹1500 | ₹1500 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female | ₹500 (Processing only) | ₹500 | ₹500 |
Online payment via Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI .
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|
| Principal | 225 | 116 | 16 | 60 | 33 | 0 |
| PGT (Total) | 1460 | 611 | 141 | 388 | 215 | 105 |
| TGT (Core+RL+Misc) | 3962 | 1652 | 386 | 1056 | 613 | 255 |
| Hostel Warden (M+F) | 635 | 262 | 62 | 171 | 94 | 46 |
| Female Staff Nurse | 550 | 224 | 55 | 148 | 82 | 41 |
| Accountant | 61 | 26 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 4 |
| JSA | 228 | 94 | 22 | 61 | 34 | 17 |
| Lab Attendant | 146 | 62 | 14 | 39 | 21 | 10 |
Salary Structure / Pay Scale
- Principal: Level 12 (₹78,800-2,09,200) + 10% special pay
- PGT: Level 8 (₹47,600-1,51,100)
- TGT: Level 7 (₹44,900-1,42,400)
- Hostel Warden: Level 6 (₹35,400-1,12,400)
- Staff Nurse/Accountant: Level 5/6
- JSA: Level 2, Lab Attendant: Level 1
How to Apply
- Visit nests.tribal.gov.in or ESSE portal
- Complete Part-A (personal details) & Part-B (post-specific)
- Pay fee online, get confirmation page
- Multiple posts allowed (separate fee), but one PGT/TGT subject only
Important Links
Selection Process
Tier-I (Qualifying, OMR MCQ) → Tier-II (Objective+Descriptive, Merit basis) → Document Verification (1:3 ratio). Principal: +Interview (80:20). JSA: +Typing Test (qualifying). Minimum qualifying: UR/OBC/EWS-30%, SC/ST/PwBD-25% in Tier-II .
Exam Pattern
Principal - Tier-I Pattern (2 Hours)
| Part |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
| I | Reasoning/Numeric Ability | 10 | 10 |
| II | General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| III | Academics/Residential | 30 | 30 |
| IV | Administration/Finance | 30 | 30 |
| V | Language (Eng+Hindi) | 20 | 20 (Qualifying: 40%) |
PGT - Tier-I Pattern (2.5 Hours)
| Part |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
| I | General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| II | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
| III | Knowledge of ICT | 15 | 15 |
| IV | Teaching Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| V | Domain Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| VI | Language (Eng+Hindi) | 20 | 20 (Qualifying: 40%) |
TGT - Tier-I Pattern (2.5 Hours)
| Part |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
| I | General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| II | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
| III | Knowledge of ICT | 15 | 15 |
| IV | Teaching Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| V | Domain Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| VI | Language (Eng+Hindi+Regional) | 30 | 30 (Qualifying: 40%) |
Hostel Warden/Staff Nurse - Tier-I (2 Hours)
| Part |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
| I | General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| II | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
| III | Knowledge of ICT | 15 | 15 |
| IV | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| V | Language (Eng+Hindi+Regional) | 30 | 30 |
Accountant - Tier-I (2 Hours)
| Part |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
| I | General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| II | Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 |
| III | Knowledge of ICT | 20 | 20 |
| IV | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| V | Language (Eng+Hindi) | 20 | 20 |
JSA/Lab Attendant - Tier-I (2 Hours)
| Part |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
| I | Reasoning Ability | 25 | 25 |
| II | Quantitative Ability | 25 | 25 |
| III | General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| IV | Computer Basics | 10 | 10 |
| V | General English | 10 | 10 |
| VI | General Hindi | 10 | 10 |
Tier-II (All Posts - 3 Hours, 100 Marks)
| Component |
Objective Qs |
Objective Marks |
Descriptive Qs |
Descriptive Marks |
| Subject Knowledge |
40 |
40 |
15 |
60 |
Tier-III: Principal-Interview (40M, 80:20 weightage); JSA-Typing Test (50M, qualifying ≥20M).
Min qualifying Tier-II: UR/EWS/OBC-30%, SC/ST/PwBD-25% .
Detailed Syllabus
Available on NESTS website: Tier-I (GA, Reasoning, ICT, Teaching Aptitude, NEP-2020, Pedagogy). Tier-II (Subject-specific). Language competency qualifying. Check nests.tribal.gov.in/ESSE-2025 .
Preparation Tips
- Focus on Tier-I qualifying: Practice Reasoning, GA, ICT, NEP-2020
- Tier-II merit: Master subject domain + descriptive writing
- Solve previous CTET/EMRS papers, mock tests
- Daily 2-hr practice for speed/accuracy (-1/3 negative marking)
- Download syllabus, revise functional requirements for PwBD
FAQs
When is EMRS ESSE 2025 exam city released?
Exam city allotment & admit cards will be notified on NESTS website. Check login regularly.
What is the last date for ESSE 2025 application?
23.10.2025 (23:50 Hrs). Fee mandatory for all (processing ₹500).
Total vacancies in EMRS 2025?
7267 posts (Teaching + Non-Teaching).
Is B.Ed compulsory for TGT Regional Language?
State-approved degree in Education allowed in lieu of B.Ed.
EMRS posting location?
Anywhere in India, no station change requests.
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