EMRS 2025 Exam Dates Out: December 13, 14, 21 Confirmed

In a crucial update for thousands of job aspirants in the education sector, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, has officially announced the examination dates for the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) 2025. The high-stakes recruitment drive, which aims to fill 7,267 vacancies across various teaching and non-teaching positions, will be conducted in an offline (OMR-based) mode on December 13th, 14th, and 21st, 2025.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the ESSE-2025, released the official notice detailing the examination schedule. The staggered schedule across three days in December ensures that candidates for different posts can be accommodated efficiently across various examination centers in 83 cities nationwide.

A Look at the Vacancies and Posts

This massive recruitment effort is set to bolster the staff strength of the Eklavya Model Residential Schools, which are dedicated to providing quality education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students across India. The 7,267 vacancies span a variety of critical roles, including:

• Teaching Posts: Principal, Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), and Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT).
• Non-Teaching Posts: Hostel Warden (Male & Female), Female Staff Nurse, Accountant, Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Lab Attendant.

With the application process having commenced in September 2025 and set to conclude on October 23, 2025, the announcement of the exam dates provides a definitive timeline for applicants to intensify their preparation.

Key Examination Details

The EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) will be a written test conducted in an OMR-based format. While the exact post-wise and shift-wise schedule is expected to be released shortly after the application window closes, candidates should note the following general pattern as per the recruitment notification:

• Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based/Pen-and-Paper).
• Question Type: Objective/Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Negative Marking: Yes, a deduction of 1/3rd of the mark allotted for the question for every incorrect answer.
• Duration: The examination duration varies post-wise, typically around 2-3 hours.

Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official notification and the official website, emrs.tribal.gov.in, for the specific syllabus, exam pattern for their respective posts, and all subsequent updates, including the release of admit cards, which are typically made available 7 to 10 days before the exam date. Aspirants should use this clarity on the schedule to finalize their preparation strategies for one of the most significant government job opportunities in the educational sector this year.