EMRS Recruitment 2025: Candidates applying for the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) recruitment for teaching and non-teaching positions have received significant news. The dates for the Tier-1 written examination have been officially announced. The examination will be held on December 13, 2025, December 14, 2025, and December 21, 2025. The deadline for online applications for a total of 7,267 positions is October 23, 2025.
Exam and Application: Important Points
Application Mode: Applications will be accepted only in online mode. Candidates can apply by visiting the official website: http://emrs.tribal.gov.in.
Exam Conduct: The National Testing Agency (NESTS) is conducting the written examination for this recruitment drive.
Schedule: After the application deadline, a detailed exam schedule will be released, post-wise and shift-wise. The exam center (Exam City) will be automatically allocated by the system; candidates will not be given any choice.
Details and Eligibility Criteria for Various Positions
This recruitment drive includes positions such as Principal, PGT, TGT, Hostel Warden, Staff Nurse, Accountant, Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Lab Attendant.
Principal: 225 posts, Master’s degree + B.Ed., and 8-12 years of experience required.
PGT (Post Graduate Teacher): 1460 posts, Master’s degree in a relevant subject with a B.Ed. is mandatory. B.Ed. is not mandatory for Computer Science teachers, but it will be required for promotion.
TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher): 3962 posts, Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, B.Ed., and CTET qualification are required.
Hostel Warden: 635 posts, Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
Female Staff Nurse: 550 posts, B.Sc. Nursing.
Accountant: 61 posts, Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Accounting.
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): 228 posts, 12th pass and typing speed (30 wpm in Hindi or 35 wpm in English) required.
Lab Attendant: 146 posts, 12th pass with science subject or 10th pass and Lab Technician certificate/diploma.
Subject-wise vacancy details
PGT: Physics (198), Chemistry (169), Mathematics (134), Economics (155), Computer Science (154), English (112), Commerce (120), History (140), Biology (99), Geography (98), Hindi (81). Total 1460 posts.
TGT: Computer Science (550), Science (408), Hindi (424), Social Studies (392), English (395), Mathematics (381). Total 2550 posts.
TGT Regional Language: 223 total positions, including Santhali (71), Oriya (57), Telugu (44), and Manipuri (11).
TGT Miscellaneous Subjects: Music (314), Art (279), Physical Education (Male-173, Female-299), Librarian (124). Total 1189 positions.
Application Fee
Application fee exemption is available for women, SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
Principal: ₹2500 for the General category, ₹500 for Women/SC/ST/PwD.
PGT/TGT: ₹2000 for the General category, ₹500 for Women/SC/ST/PwD.
Non-Teaching Staff: ₹1500 for the General category, ₹500 for Women/SC/ST/PwD.
Selection Process
Selection for the EMRS Recruitment 2025 will be conducted through a multi-stage process. All candidates will have to appear for a Tier-1 and Tier-2 written examination. After passing the written examination, candidates will have to undergo stages such as a skill test, interview, and document verification, depending on the position.