Today marks the final day to apply for the much-anticipated EMRS Recruitment 2025! The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is closing its online application window at 11:55 PM on October 28, 2025. This massive recruitment drive presents an incredible opportunity to secure one of 7,267 teaching and non-teaching positions across Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS).
These vital roles, including Principal, PGT, TGT, Accountant, Hostel Warden, and Staff Nurse, are designed to significantly boost quality education in tribal areas throughout India. With the written examination already scheduled for December 2025, this is truly the last call for eligible candidates to join one of the country’s largest educational government initiatives this year.
Available Positions: Teaching and Non-Teaching Roles
The EMRS recruitment drive offers a wide array of academic and administrative positions within residential schools across India. Here’s a breakdown of the vacancies:
- Principal: 225 posts
- Post Graduate Teachers (PGT): 1,460 posts
- Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT): 3,962 posts
- Non-Teaching Posts: 1,620 positions (including Hostel Warden, Female Staff Nurse, Accountant, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Lab Attendant, and more).
These crucial roles are distributed across various states and union territories, all aimed at bolstering the reach and quality of tribal education under the EMRS framework.
How to Apply: A Step-by-Step Guide
Eligible candidates eager to join this initiative must register online by tonight. Here’s a simple guide to complete your application:
- Access the official recruitment portal.
- Find and click on the “EMRS Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online” link.
- Complete the new user registration with your essential details.
- Log in using your newly created credentials and select the position you wish to apply for.
- Carefully fill out all required personal, educational, and professional experience information.
- Upload all necessary scanned documents, such as your photograph, signature, and relevant certificates.
- Proceed to pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Once submitted, download the confirmation page and print it for your records.
Salary and Benefits
Successful candidates selected for these positions will be compensated according to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The detailed pay scales are as follows:
- Principal: ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 (Level 12)
- Post Graduate Teachers (PGT): ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 (Level 8)
- Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT): ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level 7)
- Staff Nurse/Hostel Warden: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Level 5)
In addition to the basic pay, these roles also include various allowances, such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and transport benefits, all in line with central government regulations.