EMRS Recruitment 2025: A major recruitment opportunity has emerged for teaching and non-teaching staff at Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). The National Tribal Students Education Committee (NESTS) has opened the application process for a total of 7,267 positions, including principals, PGTs, TGTs, hostel wardens, staff nurses, accountants, junior secretariat assistants, and lab attendants. The application deadline is October 23, 2025.
Don’t wait for the deadline: NESTS advises
The recruiting agency, NESTS, has requested all interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible and not wait until the deadline. This will avoid any technical or other issues that may arise during the last minute. The application process is running smoothly on the official website, nests.tribal.gov.in.
Positions, Vacancies, and Qualifications
Here is a brief description of the vacancies and required qualifications for various positions:
Principal (225 positions): Postgraduate + B.Ed. and 8-12 years of relevant experience.
PGT (1460 posts): Post Graduate in relevant subject + B.Ed.
TGT (3962 posts): Graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed. + CTET passed.
Hostel Warden (635 posts): Graduation in any subject.
Female Staff Nurse (550 posts): B.Sc. Nursing.
Accountant (61 posts): Graduation in Commerce/Accounting.
Junior Secretariat Assistant (228 posts): 12th pass + Typing (Hindi: 30 wpm or English: 35 wpm).
Lab Attendant (146 posts): 12th pass with Science subject or 10th pass + Certificate/Diploma in Lab Technician.
Subject-wise vacancy details
Subject-wise vacancies for PGT positions:
Physics (198), Chemistry (169), Mathematics (134), Economics (155), Computer Science (154), English (112), Commerce (120), History (140), Biology (99), Geography (98), Hindi (81). Total 1,460 positions.
Subject-wise vacancies for TGT positions:
This is divided into four categories:
Main subjects: Hindi (424), English (395), Mathematics (381), Science (408), Social Studies (392) – a total of 2,000 positions.
Computer Science: 550 positions.
Regional languages: Santhali (71), Oriya (57), Telugu (44), Manipuri (11), etc. – a total of 223 positions.
Miscellaneous Subjects: Music (314), Art (279), PET (Male-173, Female-299), Librarian (124) – Total 1189 posts.
Application Fee
The application fee varies by category and post:
Principal: ₹2500 for the General category, ₹500 for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
PGT & TGT: ₹2000 for the General category, ₹500 for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
Non-Teaching Staff: ₹1500 for the General category, ₹500 for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
Selection Process
Selection for EMRS Recruitment 2025 will be through a multi-stage process. This includes a written examination (Tier-I and Tier-II), skill test (as per post), interview, and document verification. This extensive process will ensure that selected candidates possess the required qualifications and skills.
Important Fact Check: B.Ed. for Computer Science Teachers
An important point is that a B.Ed. is not mandatory for Computer Science Teacher positions. However, NESTS has clarified that a B.Ed. degree will be mandatory for future promotions to PGT positions. Therefore, concerned candidates should keep this in mind.
All interested and eligible candidates are requested to visit the official website nests.tribal.gov.in for more information and to complete their application in time.