EMRS Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025
The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has announced 1,620 non-teaching vacancies under EMRS Staff Selection Exam 2025. Available positions include Female Staff Nurse, Hostel Warden (Male & Female), Accountant, Clerk, and Lab Attendant. This is an excellent opportunity for 10th pass, 12th pass, graduates, and nursing degree holders to secure a government job. The EMRS Non Teaching Staff Recruitment 2025 online application process began on 19th September 2025, and eligible candidates can apply only at nests.tribal.gov.in by 23rd October 2025.
EMRS Non-Teaching Notification 2025
The EMRS Recruitment 2025 Notification has been officially released by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for the recruitment of various non-teaching positions. The EMRS Notification 2025 provides complete information regarding the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, important dates, application process, selection procedure, exam pattern, and salary structure. Candidates are advised to go through the EMRS Recruitment 2025 notification carefully before filling out the application form to ensure they meet all requirements.
EMRS Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025 - Overview
*Organization Name: Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)
*Name of the Exam: EMRS Staff Selection Exam 2025
*Conducting Authority: National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)
*Post Names: Hostel Warden (Male & Female), Staff Nurse, Accountant, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Lab Attendant
*Total Vacancies: 1,620 Posts
*Category: School Jobs
*Application Mode: Online
*Application Start Date: 19th September 2025
*Last Date to Apply: 23rd October 2025
*Eligibility Cut-off Date: 23rd October 2025
*Selection Process: Written Exam (Tier-I & Tier-II), Typing/Skill Test (For JSA), Document Verification
*Official Website: nests.tribal.gov.in
EMRS Non-Teaching Vacancy 2025
The EMRS Recruitment 2025 has released a total of 1,620 non-teaching vacancies across various posts. Among these, 346 posts are for Hostel Warden (Male), while 289 posts are reserved for Hostel Warden (Female). The recruitment also includes 550 vacancies for Female Staff Nurse, 61 for Accountant, 228 for Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and 146 for Lab Attendant. The detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is given below.
- Hostel Warden (Male): 346 posts (UR-137, EWS-34, OBC-90, SC-51, ST-24, PwD-3, ExSM-7)
- Hostel Warden (Female): 289 posts (UR-115, EWS-28, OBC-75, SC-42, ST-20, PwD-2, ExSM-7)
- Female Staff Nurse: 550 posts (UR-220, EWS-55, OBC-145, SC-82, ST-40, PwD-8, ExSM-15)
- Accountant: 61 posts (UR-24, EWS-6, OBC-16, SC-9, ST-4, PwD-1, ExSM-1)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): 228 posts (UR-94, EWS-22, OBC-61, SC-31, ST-15, PwD-3, ExSM-2)
- Lab Attendant: 146 posts (UR-58, EWS-14, OBC-38, SC-25, ST-15, PwD-2, ExSM-2)
How to Apply for EMRS Recruitment 2025?
The online application process for EMRS Non-Teaching posts has started on 19th September 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply only through the official website: nests.tribal.gov.in. The last date to submit the online application is 23rd September 2025. Candidates must ensure that they meet all eligibility criteria and have all required documents before applying.
Steps to Apply Online:
Step 2: Navigate to the “ESSE-2025” section and click on “New Notification.”
Step 3: Click on the “Apply Online” link on the next page.
Step 4: Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate your login credentials.
Step 5: Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and category details.
Step 6: Upload scanned copies of the required documents (photograph, signature, certificates) in the specified format.
Step 7: Review the application carefully and make any corrections before final submission.
Step 8: Submit the application and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
EMRS Non-Teaching Application Fee 2025
The application fee for EMRS Non-Teaching posts varies based on category. Female candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. Candidates from other categories must pay the fee along with a processing fee.
Application Fee Details:
For Female, SC, ST & PwBD candidates: ₹500
- Application Fee: Nill
- Processing Fee: ₹500
For candidates other than Female, SC, ST & PwBD: Total ₹1,500
- Application Fee: ₹1000
- Processing Fee: ₹500
EMRS Non-Teaching Eligibility Criteria 2025
Before applying for EMRS Recruitment 2025, candidates must carefully check the eligibility criteria prescribed by EMRS. The eligibility conditions include educational qualification, age limit, and other requirements specific to each post. The cut-off date for determining eligibility is 23rd October 2025, which means candidates must meet all conditions as on this date.
Educational Qualification:
- Hostel Warden (Male/Female): Graduation in any discipline.
- Female Staff Nurse: B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing + 2.5 years hospital experience + Registered Nurse with State Nursing Council.
- Accountant: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce.
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): 12th Pass + Typing Speed of 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi.
- Lab Attendant: 10th Pass with Lab Technician Certificate OR 12th pass in Science
Age Limit (as on 23.10.2025):
- Hostel Warden: Up to 35 years
- Female Staff Nurse: Up to 35 years
- Accountant: Up to 35 years
- Junior Secretariat Assistant: Up to 30 years
- Lab Attendant: Up to 30 years
Age relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD: 10 - 15 years,
- EMRS employees: up to 55 years.
EMRS Non-Teaching Selection Process 2025
The selection for EMRS Non-Teaching posts will be conducted through a multi-stage process. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the Tier-I Examination (Preliminary Test), Tier-II Examination (Subject Knowledge Test), Skill/Typing Test for JSA, and finally through Document Verification. Each stage is qualifying, and only candidates who clear all stages will be considered for final appointment.
Stages of Selection:
- Tier-I Examination (Preliminary Test)
- Tier-II Examination (Subject Knowledge Test)
- Skill/Typing Test (for JSA only)
- Document Verification
EMRS Non-Teaching Exam Pattern 2025
Hostel Warden (Male & Female) and Female Staff Nurse:
Tier-I Examination (Preliminary Test) – Objective (OMR Mode)
- General Awareness: 10 questions, 10 marks
- Reasoning Ability: 15 questions, 15 marks
- Knowledge of ICT: 15 questions, 15 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions, 30 marks
- Language Competency (English, Hindi, Regional Language): 30 questions, 30 marks
- Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, Duration: 2 hours
Tier-II Examination (Subject Knowledge Test) – Objective & Descriptive
- Objective Questions: 40, 40 marks
- Descriptive Questions: 15, 60 marks
- Total: 55 questions, 100 marks, Duration: 3 hours
- Merit List: Prepared based on Tier-II performance only
Accountant
Tier-I Examination (Preliminary Test) – Objective (OMR Mode)
- General Awareness: 10, 10 marks
- Reasoning Ability: 20, 20 marks
- Knowledge of ICT: 20, 20 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 30, 30 marks
- Language Competency (English, Hindi): 20, 20 marks
- Total: 100 marks, Duration: 2 hours
Tier-II Examination (Subject Knowledge Test) – Objective & Descriptive
- Objective Questions: 40, 40 marks
- Descriptive Questions: 15, 60 marks
- Total: 55 questions, 100 marks, Duration: 3 hours
- Merit List: Prepared based on Tier-II performance only
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Lab Attendant
Tier-I Examination (Preliminary Test) – Objective (OMR Mode)
- Reasoning Ability: 25, 25 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 25, 25 marks
- General Awareness: 20, 20 marks
- Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation: 10, 10 marks
- Language Competency Test (General English & Hindi): 20, 20 marks
- Total: 100 marks, Duration: 2 hours
Tier-II Examination (Subject Knowledge Test) – Objective & Descriptive
- Objective Questions: 40, 40 marks
- Descriptive Questions: 15, 60 marks
- Total: 55 questions, 100 marks, Duration: 3 hours
Skill/Typing Test (for JSA only):
- 50 marks, Qualifying in nature
- JSA candidates must qualify Skill/Typing Test
EMRS Non-Teaching Salary 2025
The selected candidates for EMRS Non-Teaching posts will receive a salary as per the 7th Pay Commission. The post-wise salary details are as follows:
- Hostel Warden (Level-5): ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 per month
- Female Staff Nurse (Level-5): ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month
- Accountant (Level-2): ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (Level-1): ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 per month
- Lab Attendant (Level-1): ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 per month