EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) 2025: Posts, Vacancies & Selection Process Explained

The EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) 2025 is organized for candidates aspiring to join Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) as teaching and non-teaching staff. Conducted by NESTS, this recruitment drives the appointment of principals, PGTs, TGTs, nurses, hostel wardens, accountants, and more. If you’re wondering how to crack ESSE 2025 and get selected for a post in EMRS, this guide provides a step-by-step overview of the selection process, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern.

EMRS Notification 2025 Highlights

ESSE 2025 Notification PDF

Before applying for the EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) 2025, candidates must review the official notification. It contains complete details on posts, vacancies, eligibility, age limits, exam pattern, and selection process.

Download the official ESSE 2025 Notification PDF

EMRS Selection Process 2025: Step by Step

The selection process of ESSE 2025 is divided into Tier-I, Tier-II, and additional assessments depending on the post:

Step 1: Tier-I – Preliminary Examination

• Mode: Pen-paper, OMR-based (MCQs)
• Duration: 2 hours (time flexible for sections)
• Objective: Screening for Tier-II
• Components:

• • General Awareness

  • Reasoning & Numeric Ability

  • Teaching Aptitude (for teachers)

  • Quantitative Aptitude (for non-teaching posts)

  • ICT Knowledge

  • Domain Knowledge / Subject Specific Questions

  • Language Competency Test (English/Hindi/Regional Language; qualifying in nature)

Candidates must clear minimum qualifying marks in the Language Competency Test to have their Tier-I evaluated.

Step 2: Tier-II – Subject Knowledge Examination

• Mode: Combination of MCQs and descriptive questions
• Duration: 3 hours
• Marks: 100 marks (Objective: 40, Descriptive: 15 for most posts)
• Purpose: Assessment of subject/domain expertise.
• Posts Requiring Tier-II Only: All posts including teaching and non-teaching posts except for JSA and Principal, which have additional assessments.

Candidates are shortlisted for Tier-II based on Tier-I performance, in a 1:10 ratio against vacancies.

Step 3: Post-specific Assessment

Principal:

• Tier-III: Personal Interaction / Interview (40 marks)
• Merit Calculation: Tier-II (80%) + Interview (20%)

Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA):

• Tier-III: Typing Skill Test (qualifying, 50 marks)
• Merit Calculation: Tier-II marks only
• Other non-teaching posts do not have Tier-III; final selection is based on Tier-II marks and document verification.

4. Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates scoring below this threshold are not considered for document verification or final merit list.

• General, OBC, EWS: 30% in Tier-II
• SC, ST, PwBD: 25% in Tier-II

5. Merit List Preparation

• Merit list is post-wise and category-wise.
• Principals: Tier-II + Interview
• JSA: Tier-II + Skill Test
• Others: Tier-II marks only
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification in a 1:3 ratio.
• Panel Validity: 2 years from the date of publication.

Document to Carry for Verification

Candidates must bring:

• Printed Admit Card
• Original ID proof
• Certificates for age, qualifications, caste, EWS, NCL, PwBD as applicable
• PwBD candidates must provide functional requirement compliance certificate
• Non-compliance may lead to disqualification.

EMRS 2025 – Posts & Vacancies

ESSE 2025 aims to fill 7267 vacancies across various positions.

EMRS 2025 Eligibility Criteria & PwBD Guidelines

Candidates must satisfy eligibility criteria as on 23rd October 2025. Only Indian citizens can apply. PwBD candidates must provide a certification confirming their functional suitability at the time of document verification.

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are allowed for various posts, provided they meet functional requirements as per RPwD Act 2016. Categories of disabilities for teaching and non-teaching staff include:

• Blind/Low Vision (B, LV)
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D, HH)
• Orthopedic & Muscular disabilities (OA, OL, BL, LC, etc.)
• Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Mental Illness (MI), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

EMRS 2025 Exam Pattern

Marking Scheme:

• Correct Answer: +1
• Wrong Answer: -1/3
• Unattempted: 0

General Instructions for Candidates

• Focus on Tier-I for qualifying; Tier-II decides final merit for most posts.
• Language Competency is qualifying; neglecting it may disqualify you.
• PwBD candidates must ensure functional compliance with post requirements.
• Prepare according to post-specific syllabus available at NESTS official website.
• Keep original documents ready for verification.

Stay updated with NESTS notifications for admit card releases, answer keys, and final results to avoid last-minute confusions.