EMRS PGT Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Check NESTS Selection Process, Subject Topics, and Tier 2 Dates

EMRS PGT Overview 2026

To start your preparation on the right foot, review the core specifications of the examination outlined below:

Exam Conducting Body	National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)
Exam Name	EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) – 2025
Post Name	Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)
Vacancies	1460
Mode of Exam	OMR-Based (Pen-Paper)
EMRS Tier 2 Exam Date 2026	22nd March 2026
Types of Questions	Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions + Descriptive
Total Marks	120
Negative Marks	1/3 marks
Selection Process	1. Tier I (Preliminary examination) 2. Tier 2 (Subject Knowledge Examination)
Exam Level	National Level
Official Website	https://nests.tribal.gov.in/

EMRS PGT Selection Process

The selection pipeline is structured into multiple stages to rigorously assess candidate competency:

• Tier -I -Preliminary (Qualifying) Examination
• Tier-II – Subject Knowledge Examination

Candidates are shortlisted for Tier 2 in a strict 1:10 ratio against available vacancies. You can also view the Access EMRS Tier 2 Question Paper 2026 – Download Now to understand the difficulty progression.

EMRS PGT Tier 1 Exam Guidelines & Pattern

The Tier 1 exam sets the baseline qualification. Keep these parameters in mind during preparation:

• The exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks + 20 Language Competency Test
• Exam Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
• Each question carries 1 mark.
• There will be a negative marking of 1/3 mark for every incorrect answer.
• Language Competency Test is qualifying in nature, with a minimum of 40% marks in each language. If the candidate didn’t qualify in the Language Competency Test, then other subjects will not be evaluated.

Parts	Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Part 1	General Awareness	10	10	2 hours
Part 2	Reasoning Ability	15	15	2 hours
Part 3	Knowledge of ICT	15	15	2 hours
Part 4	Teaching Aptitude	30	30	2 hours
Part 5	Domain Knowledge	30	30	2 hours
Total	100	100	100	2 hours
Part 6	Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi- 10 marks each subject)	20	20	2 hours

Tier 2 Subject Knowledge Examination Pattern

Component of the test	Type of Questions	Total Questions	Total Marks	Duration
Subject-Specific Syllabus	Objective	40	40	3 hours
Subject-Specific Syllabus	Descriptive	15	60	3 hours
Total	Total	55	100	3 hours

Section-Wise Syllabus Checklists

Review the detailed topics required to master each component of the written test:

General Awareness Syllabus

• General knowledge
• Current affairs with special emphasis in the field of education

Reasoning Ability Syllabus

• Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
• Data sufficiency
• Statement-based questions (Verbal reasoning)
• Inequality
• Blood relations
• Sequences and Series
• Direction Test
• Assertion and Reason
• Venn Diagrams

Knowledge of ICT Syllabus

• Fundamentals of Computer System
• Basics of Operating System
• MS Office
• Keyboard Shortcuts and their uses
• Important Computer Terms and Abbreviations
• Computer Networks
• Cyber Security
• Internet

Teaching Aptitude Syllabus

• Teaching-Nature
• Characteristics
• Objectives and Basic Requirements
• Learner’s characteristics
• Factors affecting teaching
• Methods of Teaching
• Teaching Aids and Evaluation Systems

General English Syllabus

• Verb
• Tenses
• Voice
• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Articles
• Comprehension
• Fill in the Blanks
• Adverb
• Error Correction
• Sentence Rearrangement
• Unseen Passages
• Vocabulary
• Antonyms/Synonyms
• Grammar
• Idioms and Phrases

General Hindi Syllabus

• संधि
• समास
• विलोम शब्द
• पर्यायवाची शब्द
• सामान्य अशुद्धियाँ
• वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द
• मुहावरे – लोकोक्तियां
• अपठित गद्यांश पर आधारित प्रश्न

Next Steps for Candidates

After reviewing the syllabus structure, candidates should download their syllabus copies, organize a study timetable addressing all 5 parts plus domain knowledge, and solve previous year papers to gauge expected question trends. Keep track of official updates regarding admit cards and exam center allotments.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is the conducting body for the EMRS PGT exam?

The exam conducting body is the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS).

What is the date for the EMRS Tier 2 Exam in 2026?

The EMRS Tier 2 Exam Date is 22nd March 2026.

What is the negative marking scheme for the exam?

There is a negative marking of 1/3 marks for every incorrect answer.

How are candidates shortlisted for Tier 2?

Candidates are shortlisted for Tier 2 in a 1:10 ratio against available vacancies.

What is the requirement for the Language Competency Test?

The Language Competency Test is qualifying in nature, requiring a minimum of 40% marks in each language, without which other subjects will not be evaluated.