National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has published the EMRS Recruitment Notification 2025, announcing a large number of posts for both teaching and non-teaching roles at Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across India. The application window is open online from 19th September to 23rd October 2025.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
| Organisation | Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) |
| Authority | National Education Society for Tribal Students |
| Vacancies | 7267 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 19 Sep – 23 Oct 2025 |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Subject Exam, Interview |
| Salary | Varies by post |
| Work Location | All India |
| Official Website | emrs.tribal.gov.in |
Important Dates
Stay updated with the timeline for EMRS Recruitment 2025.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 19th September 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 19th September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23rd October 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Fees | 23rd October 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
EMRS Vacancy 2025 – Post-wise Breakdown
A total of 7267 vacancies are available for a variety of teaching and non-teaching posts.
| Post | Vacancies |
| Principal | 225 |
| Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) | 1460 |
| Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) | 3962 |
| Female Staff Nurse | 550 |
| Hostel Warden | 635 |
| Accountant | 61 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | 228 |
| Lab Attendant | 146 |
| Total | 7267 |
Category-Wise Vacancy (Sample for Principal)
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 116 |
| OBC (NCL) | 60 |
| SC | 33 |
| ST | 16 |
| Total | 225 |
Detailed, subject-wise and category-wise breakups for PGT, TGT, and non-teaching posts are available in the full notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have required educational qualifications such as a Graduation, Post-Graduation, and, for teachers, a B.Ed. degree depending on the post applied.
Age Limit (Maximum, as per post)
| Post Name | Max Age Limit |
| Principal | 50 years |
| PGTs | 40 years |
| TGTs, Female Staff Nurse, | 35 years |
| Hostel Warden | 35 years |
| Accountant, JSA, Lab Attendant | 30 years |
EMRS Application Process 2025
- Apply online from 19th September to 23rd October 2025 at emrs.tribal.gov.in.
- Complete registration and pay application fees online through net banking, cards, or UPI.
Application Fee
| Category | Post | Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
| Female, SC, ST, PwBD candidates | Any Post | ₹0 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Other Candidates | Principal | ₹2000 | ₹500 | ₹2500 |
| PGT & TGT | ₹1500 | ₹500 | ₹2000 | |
| Non-Teaching Posts | ₹1000 | ₹500 | ₹1500 |
Selection Process
Selection is based on the following stages:
- Tier 1 – Preliminary (qualifying) exam
- Tier 2 – Subject Knowledge Test (100 marks)
- Interview/Personal Interaction (40 marks)
Final merit is determined by Tier 2 and interview scores.
Exam Pattern
For PGT & TGT
| Parts | Subject Area | Questions | Marks |
| 1 | General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| 2 | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
| 3 | ICT Knowledge | 15 | 15 |
| 4 | Teaching Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| 5 | Domain Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| Total | – | 100 | 100 |
| 6 | English & Hindi Competency (10 each) | 20 | 20 |
- Time Duration: 2 hours
For Principal
| Part | Subject Area | Questions | Marks |
| 1 | Reasoning & Numeric Ability | 10 | 10 |
| 2 | General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| 3 | English & Hindi Competency | 20 | 20 |
| 4 | Academics & Residential | 30 | 30 |
| 5 | Administration & Finance | 30 | 30 |
| Total | – | 100 | 100 |
- Time Duration: 2 hours
EMRS Salary Structure
The salary varies by position as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
| Post Name | Salary Range (Pay Matrix Level) |
| Principal | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 (Level 12) |
| Post Graduate Teacher | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 (Level 8) |
| Trained Graduate Teacher | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level 7) |
| Art/Music/PET | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level 6) |
| Female Staff Nurse | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Level 5) |
| Hostel Warden | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Level 5) |
| Accountant | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level 6) |
| JSA | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level 2) |
| Lab Attendant | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 (Level 1) |
How to Apply for the EMRS 2025 Exam?
- Visit the official EMRS website: emrs.tribal.gov.in.
- Register with a valid email and mobile number.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and professional details carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay applicable fees online.
- Submit the application and save/print confirmation for reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What are the total EMRS vacancies in 2025?
A: There are 7,267 posts for various teaching and non-teaching jobs across India.
Q2: Who can apply for EMRS Recruitment 2025?
A: Indian citizens meeting age and education criteria for the respective posts can apply.
Q3: What is the EMRS teacher salary?
A: For PGTs, salary ranges from ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 per month (Level 8).
Q4: What is the last date for EMRS online application?
A: The last date to register is 23rd October 2025.
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