National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has released the revised EMRS TGT Syllabus on its official website. The EMRS TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) Syllabus is designed to assess candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for teaching in the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in accordance with NEP 2020.
EMRS TGT Syllabus 2025
The EMRS TGT Syllabus is divided into several sections, each focusing on different aspects necessary for effective teaching. The General Awareness section tests candidates’ understanding of national and international events, while the Reasoning Ability section assesses logical and analytical thinking. Knowledge of ICT is also emphasized, as proficiency in technology is crucial for modern education. A well-rounded understanding of these topics is crucial for candidates to succeed in the EMRS TGT exam and make meaningful contributions to the education of tribal students.
EMRS Trained Graduate Teacher Syllabus
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type | Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer |
| Language Options | English, Hindi, and Regional Language (qualifying) |
| Official Website | emrs.tribal.gov.in |
EMRS TGT Selection Process
NESTS is conducting ESSE-2025 to fill up the vacancies of teaching and non-teaching staff in EMRSs.
- Tier I (Preliminary examination)
- Tier 2 (Subject Knowledge Examination)
- Personal interaction / Interview
Mode of Examination
Tier-I of EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE-2025) will be conducted in MCQ “OMR Based (Pen-Paper)” mode while Tier-II will be combination of descriptive questions and MCQ “OMR Based (Pen-Paper)” mode. After Tier-II, there will be interview for the post of Principal and skill test for the post of Junior Secretariat Assistant.
Medium of Examination will be bilingual (i.e. in Hindi and English). However, in case of the Language Competency Test in Regional language* in Part-VI will be conducted in Regional Language opted by the candidate. Further, for the post of TGT (Regional Language),the medium of test for Part-V (Domain Knowledge) of Tier – I will be in concerned regional language.
Marking Scheme
One mark (1) shall be awarded to every correct answer and 1/3 marks shall be deducted for every incorrect answer. Unanswered questions will not be given any marks.
EMRS TGT Exam Pattern
Tier -I -Preliminary (Qualifying) Examination in OMR (Objective) Mode (Total -100 marks)
The test will be of 2 hours 30 minutes duration without any time limit foreach part of the test individually.
| Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
| Part-I | General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Part-II | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
| Part-III | Knowledge of ICT | 15 | 15 |
| Part-IV | Teaching Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
Part-V | Domain Knowledge: | 30 | |
| a) Experiential activity-based pedagogy and case study-based questions. | 20 | ||
| b) NEP-2020 | 10 | ||
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Part-VI | Language Competency General English, General Hindi and Regional Language* (10 marks each subject). This part is qualifying in nature only with minimum 40% marks in aggregate i.e.12 out of 30 (English, Hindi and Regional Language put together). Part-I to V of the candidate will not be evaluated, if he/she fails to attain qualifying marks in Part-VI. | 30 | 30 |
Selection of candidates for Tier -II will be based on the performance of Tier -I examination excluding the Language Competency (i.e., Part VI which is qualifying in nature).
Tier -II (Only for Candidates who will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:10 against the notified vacancies on the basis of Tier I Preliminary examination)- Subject Knowledge Examination
The test will be of 3 hours.
Component of the test | Number of questions | Totalmarks | ||
| Objective | Descriptive | Objective | Descriptive | |
| Subject subject-specific syllabus is uploaded on the Website of NESTS under ESSE 2025 (nests.tribal.gov.in) | 40 | 15 | 40 | 60 |
| Total | 55 | 100 | ||
Preparation of Merit List: The merit list for the post of TGT will be prepared based on performance in the Tier II examination only.
EMRS TGT Syllabus
Tier -I -Preliminary Exam
| Test | Component of the test | Syllabus |
| Part-I | General Awareness | General knowledge and Current affairs. |
| Part-II | Reasoning Ability | Puzzles & Seating arrangement, Data sufficiency, Statement based questions (Verbal. reasoning), Inequality, Blood relations, Sequences and Series, Direction Test, Assertion and Reason, Venn Diagrams. |
| Part-III | Knowledge of ICT | Fundamentals of Computer System, Basics of Operating System, MS Office, Keyboard Shortcuts and their uses, Important Computer Terms and Abbreviations, Computer Networks, Cyber Security, and Internet. |
| Part-IV | Teaching Aptitude | Teaching-Nature, Characteristics, Objectives and Basic requirements, Learner’s characteristics, Factors affecting teaching, Methods of Teaching, Teaching Aids and Evaluation Systems. |
Part-V | Domain Knowledge: |
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Part-VI | Language Competency | General English Verb, Tenses, Voice, Subject-Verb Agreement, Articles, Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Adverb, Error Correction, Sentence Rearrangement, Unseen Passages, Vocabulary, Antonyms/Synonyms, Grammar, Idioms & Phrases General Hindi Regional Language Verb, Tenses, Voice, Subject-Verb Agreement, Articles, Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Adverb, Error Correction, Sentence Rearrangement, Unseen Passages, Vocabulary, Antonyms/Synonyms, Grammar, Idioms & Phrases, in the following languages |
