The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, via the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), has officially published the recruitment schedule and exam dates for the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) Tier 2 examination. Aspirants aiming to fill the designated positions can check the official notification published on the official NESTS portal (nests.tribal.gov.in).
This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 7,267 teaching and non-teaching vacancies across multiple posts. Below is a comprehensive overview of the examination schedule, subject-wise shifts, exam pattern, and detailed checklists to guide candidates through their preparation.
EMRS Tier 2 Important Dates & Schedule Checklist
Candidates must keep track of key milestones leading up to the examination dates. Refer to the checklist below for critical timeline updates:
- EMRS Tier 2 City Intimation Slip 2026 – EMRS Tier 2 City Intimation Slip 2026 (3rd March 2026)
- EMRS Tier 2 Admit Card – EMRS Tier 2 Admit Card (19th March 2026)
- EMRS Tier 2 Exam Dates – 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th March 2026
Subject-Wise EMRS Tier 2 Exam Schedule
The Tier 2 examinations will be conducted across four days in both forenoon (morning) and afternoon sessions. Please check your specific post allocation in the schedule table below:
| Post Name | Exam Date | Exam Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | 22nd March 2026 | Forenoon (Morning) |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | 22nd March 2026 | Afternoon |
| Female Staff Nurse | 23rd March 2026 | Forenoon (Morning) |
| Principal | 23rd March 2026 | Afternoon |
| Accountant | 23rd March 2026 | Afternoon |
| Hostel Warden | 24th March 2026 | Forenoon (Morning) |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 24th March 2026 | Afternoon |
| Lab Attendant | 25th March 2026 | Forenoon (Morning) |
EMRS Tier 2 Exam Pattern
Understanding the exam structure is essential for maximizing scores. The Tier 2 exam runs for a duration of 3 hours and features objective and descriptive components.
| Components | Type of Questions | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Objective | 40 | 40 | 3 hours |
| Part B | Descriptive | 15 | 60 | 3 hours |
| Total | - | 55 | 100 | 3 hours |
EMRS Recruitment Selection Process
The selection pipeline consists of multiple progressive stages designed to filter qualified candidates:
| Stages | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier I – Preliminary Examination | The first stage of the recruitment process will be conducted to shortlist candidates for the Tier 2 exam. The Tier 1 exam is qualifying in nature. Eligibility for Tier 2 is strictly limited to candidates who achieved the required cut-off marks here. |
| Tier II – Subject Knowledge Examination | Candidates who qualify in Tier I will appear for this stage, which will assess their subject-specific knowledge in detail. The Tier 2 exam will be held for a total of 100 marks. |
| Personal Interaction / Interview | The Interview exam will be held for Principal posts. The interview process will include a total of 40 marks. |
EMRS Mains Exam Centres
Candidates can review the designated examination centers across states and union territories:
- Delhi NCR: New Delhi
- Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow
- Bihar: Patna
- Maharashtra: Mumbai
- West Bengal: Kolkata
- Karnataka: Bengaluru
- Rajasthan: Jaipur
- Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal
| State / UT | Exam Centres |
|---|---|
| Delhi NCR | New Delhi |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
Detailed Vacancy Breakdown
The 7,267 vacancies are distributed across various teaching and non-teaching designations. Review the specific category distributions below.
EMRS Principal Vacancy 2026
| Categories | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| UR | 116 |
| OBC (NCL) | 60 |
| SC | 33 |
| ST | 16 |
| Total | 225 |
EMRS PGT Vacancy 2026
| Subjects | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 47 | 11 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 112 |
| Hindi | 34 | 8 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 81 |
| Maths | 55 | 13 | 36 | 20 | 10 | 134 |
| Chemistry | 71 | 16 | 45 | 25 | 12 | 169 |
| Physics | 83 | 19 | 53 | 29 | 14 | 198 |
| Biology | 43 | 09 | 26 | 14 | 07 | 99 |
| History | 58 | 14 | 37 | 21 | 10 | 140 |
| Geography | 42 | 9 | 26 | 14 | 7 | 98 |
| Commerce | 49 | 12 | 32 | 18 | 09 | 120 |
| Economics | 65 | 15 | 41 | 23 | 11 | 155 |
| Computer Science | 64 | 15 | 41 | 23 | 11 | 154 |
| Total | 611 | 141 | 388 | 215 | 105 | 1460 |
EMRS TGT Vacancy 2026 (Group-B)
| Subjects | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 174 | 42 | 114 | 63 | 31 | 424 |
| English | 162 | 39 | 106 | 59 | 29 | 395 |
| Maths | 156 | 38 | 102 | 57 | 28 | 381 |
| Social Studies | 161 | 39 | 105 | 58 | 29 | 392 |
| Science | 167 | 40 | 110 | 61 | 30 | 408 |
| Computer Science | 224 | 55 | 148 | 82 | 41 | 550 |
| Total | 1044 | 253 | 685 | 380 | 188 | 2550 |
EMRS TGT Vacancy 2026 (Regional Language) (Group-B)
| Language | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assamese | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Bodo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bengali | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Garo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gujrati | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kannada | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Khasi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Malayalam | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Manipuri | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Mizo | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Odiya | 25 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 57 |
| Santhali | 30 | 7 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 71 |
| Telugu | 20 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 44 |
| Urdu | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 114 | 17 | 53 | 27 | 12 | 223 |
EMRS TGT Vacancy Miscellaneous Category of Teachers (Group-B)
| Subjects | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | 129 | 31 | 84 | 47 | 23 | 314 |
| Art | 116 | 27 | 75 | 41 | 20 | 279 |
| PET (Male) | 73 | 17 | 46 | 25 | 12 | 173 |
| PET (Female) | 124 | 29 | 80 | 44 | 22 | 299 |
| Librarian | 52 | 12 | 33 | 18 | 9 | 124 |
| Total | 494 | 116 | 318 | 175 | 86 | 1189 |
EMRS Non-Teaching Vacancy 2026
| Posts | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel Warden (Male) | 143 | 34 | 93 | 51 | 25 | 346 |
| Hostel Warden (Female) | 119 | 28 | 78 | 43 | 21 | 289 |
| Female Staff Nurse | 224 | 55 | 148 | 82 | 41 | 550 |
| Accountant | 26 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 61 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | 94 | 22 | 61 | 34 | 17 | 228 |
| Lab Attendant | 62 | 14 | 39 | 21 | 10 | 146 |
| Total | 668 | 159 | 435 | 240 | 118 | 1620 |
Next Steps & Preparation Guidelines
Once you have verified your exam dates and center allocations via the city intimation slip and admit card, ensure you complete travel arrangements ahead of time. Review specific exam guides and syllabi to fine-tune your preparation:
- EMRS PGT Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
- EMRS TGT Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
- EMRS JSA Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
- EMRS Lab Attendant Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
- EMRS Hostel Warden Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
- EMRS Staff Nurse Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
- Download EMRS Tier 2 Admit Card 2026
- Download EMRS Tier 2 Question Paper 2026
- Download EMRS Tier 2 Answer Key 2026 Here
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