EMRS Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 7267 Teaching & Non-Teaching Vacancies
The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), under the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), have announced the EMRS Recruitment 2025. With 7267 vacancies for Principals, PGTs, TGTs, Nurses, Wardens, Accountants, and more, this is one of the biggest teaching and non-teaching recruitment drives of the year.
Harish Bisu
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Get complete details of EMRS Recruitment 2025 including post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, application fees, age limit, salary, selection process, exam dates, and step-by-step application procedure.
Overview of Recruitment 2025
Exam Name: EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE-2025)
Organizer: National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)
Total Vacancies: 7267
Posts Covered: Teaching (Principal, PGT, TGT) + Non-teaching (Nurse, Hostel Warden, Accountant, Clerk, Lab Attendant etc.)
Application Mode: Online only
Application Dates: 19 September 2025 to 23 October 2025
Tier-1 Exam Dates: 13th, 14th & 21st December 2025.
Vacancy Breakdown
The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) under the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) have released a large number of vacancies for the 2025 recruitment drive. The total number of posts this year is 7,267, covering both Teaching and Non-Teaching categories.
| SN | POSTS | VACANCIES |
| 1 | Principal | 225 |
| 2 | PGT (Post Graduate Teachers) | 1,460 |
| 3 | TGT (Trained Graduate Teachers) | 3,962 |
| 4 | Female Staff Nurse | 550 |
| 5 | Hostel Warden (Male/Female) | 635 |
| 6 | Accountant | 61 |
| 7 | Junior Secretariat Assistant (Clerk) | 228 |
| 8 | Lab Attendant | 146 |
| Total | 7267 |
Principal – Category-wise Distribution
| Category | Posts |
| UR | 116 |
| OBC | 60 |
| SC | 33 |
| ST | 16 |
| Total | 225 |
PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) – Subject-wise & Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | English | Hindi | Maths | Chemistry | Physics | Biology | History | Geography | Commerce | Economics | Computer Science | Total |
| UR | 47 | 34 | 71 | 65 | 83 | 53 | 58 | 42 | 49 | 65 | 64 | 611 |
| EWS | 11 | 08 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 09 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 141 |
| OBC | 30 | 20 | 45 | 36 | 45 | 29 | 36 | 26 | 32 | 41 | 41 | 388 |
| SC | 16 | 12 | 25 | 27 | 34 | 24 | 21 | 13 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 215 |
| ST | 08 | 07 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 08 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 105 |
| Total | 112 | 81 | 169 | 159 | 198 | 133 | 140 | 98 | 120 | 155 | 154 | 1,460 |
TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) – Subject-wise Distribution
| Category | English | Hindi | Maths | Social Studies | Science | Computer Science | Total |
| UR | 162 | 174 | 156 | 161 | 167 | 224 | 1044 |
| EWS | 39 | 42 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 55 | 253 |
| OBC | 106 | 114 | 102 | 102 | 110 | 148 | 685 |
| SC | 59 | 63 | 57 | 58 | 61 | 82 | 380 |
| ST | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 41 | 188 |
| Total | 395 | 424 | 381 | 392 | 408 | 550 | 2550 |
TGT – Regional Language Teachers
| Language | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Assamese | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Bodo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bengali | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Garo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gujrati | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kannada | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Khasi | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Malayalam | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Manipuri | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Mizo | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Odiya | 25 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 57 |
| Santhali | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| Telugu | 20 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 44 |
| Urdu | 20 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 39 |
| Total | 114 | 17 | 53 | 27 | 12 | 223 |
TGT – Miscellaneous (Music, Art, PET, Librarian)
| Category | Music | Art | PET | Librarian | Total |
| UR | 129 | 116 | 73(M) + 124(F) | 124 | 494 |
| EWS | 31 | 27 | 17(M) + 29(F) | 12 | 116 |
| OBC | 84 | 75 | 46(M) + 80(F) | 33 | 318 |
| SC | 47 | 41 | 25(M) + 44(F) | 18 | 175 |
| ST | 23 | 20 | 12(M) + 22(F) | 09 | 86 |
| Total | 314 | 279 | 173(M) + 299(F) | 124 | 1,189 |
Non Teaching
| Category | Hostel Warden (Male) | Hostel Warden (Female) | Female Staff Nurse | Accountant | JSA | Lab Attendant | TOTAL |
| UR | 143 | 119 | 224 | 26 | 94 | 62 | 668 |
| EWS | 34 | 28 | 55 | 06 | 22 | 14 | 159 |
| OBC | 93 | 78 | 148 | 16 | 61 | 39 | 435 |
| SC | 51 | 43 | 82 | 09 | 34 | 21 | 240 |
| ST | 25 | 21 | 41 | 04 | 17 | 10 | 118 |
| TOTAL | 346 | 289 | 550 | 61 | 228 | 146 | 1620 |
Application Fees
There are two parts – application fee + processing fee (₹500).
Principal: ₹2000 + ₹500 = ₹2500 (General/OBC/EWS)
PGT/TGT: ₹1500 + ₹500 = ₹2000 (General/OBC/EWS)
Non-teaching posts: ₹1000 + ₹500 = ₹1500 (General/OBC/EWS)
SC/ST/PwBD/Female: Application fee exempted, only ₹500 processing fee to be paid
Salary Structure
PGT: ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
TGT: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Principal: ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
Other posts: as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix (varies by level)
Selection Process
The EMRS Selection Process 2025 is designed to identify competent, passionate, and skilled educators and administrators who can contribute effectively to the holistic development of students in tribal areas. The process is multi-tiered, combining both academic evaluation and personality assessment to ensure fair selection.
Tier 1: Preliminary Objective Test (OMR-Based)
Total Marks: 100 Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Purpose: Qualifying in nature (10x selection)
Tier 2: Subject Knowledge Test (Core Paper)
Marks: 100 Format: Objective + Descriptive (varies by post) Weightage: Counts towards final merit for most teaching posts.
Tier 3: Interview / Personality Assessment
This stage applies primarily to Principal and Vice-Principal posts, where leadership and management skills are crucial. Interview Panel: Senior EMRS/NESTS officials and education experts.
Final Thoughts
The EMRS Recruitment 2025 is not just another job notification; it is a life-changing opportunity for thousands of teaching aspirants across India. With 7267 posts in one go, it is one of the biggest recruitment drives for teachers in recent years. If you dream of becoming a teacher in a reputed government school, or want to serve in tribal and rural areas while building a secure career, this is your chance. Start preparing now, carefully check your eligibility, and don’t miss the deadline of October 23, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
The EMRS Recruitment 2025 Tier-1 exam is scheduled to be held on 13th, 14th & 21st December 2025.
Yes, all female candidates pay only the processing fee (₹500).
Anywhere in India where EMRS schools are located, mostly in tribal areas across states like MP, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra, etc.
It will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Yes, B.Ed is compulsory for both PGT and TGT (except for some specialised posts like Computer Science).
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About the Author
Harish Bisu
Expert in Rajasthan government recruitment with 10+ years of advisory experience.