The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has officially released the EMRS Tier 2 Answer Key 2026 for candidates who participated in the mains examination as part of the EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) 2025 recruitment drive. The answer key, along with scanned OMR response sheets, is now accessible on the official portal at nests.nic.in.
Examination and Recruitment Details
The Tier 2 examination was conducted over four days—March 22, 23, 24, and 25, 2026—for recruitment to a total of 7,267 posts under the EMRS recruitment process. The answer key has been released in online mode and includes correct responses for all subjects and question paper sets. Candidates can use these documents to estimate their scores ahead of the final result declaration.
How to Download the Answer Key
To download the EMRS Tier 2 Answer Key 2026, candidates should visit the official NESTS website and navigate to the recruitment section on the homepage. After selecting the relevant answer key link, they must log in using their roll number and date of birth. The portal also provides access to scanned OMR sheets, enabling candidates to verify whether their responses have been recorded correctly. Candidates are advised to download and retain a copy of the answer key PDF and OMR sheet for future reference.
Marking Scheme
NESTS has also published the marking scheme applicable for the Tier 2 examination. According to the official scheme, candidates will receive one mark for every correct answer, while one-third mark will be deducted for each incorrect response. No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions. The answer key is expected to help candidates calculate their probable scores by comparing their marked responses with the officially released answers.
Objection Process and Fee Structure
The objection process for the provisional answer key will be conducted online through the official portal. Candidates seeking to challenge any answer must submit documentary proof from recognised academic sources, including NCERT books or standard textbooks. For each objection raised, a fee of ?1,000 per question must be paid through the online payment gateway. The final answer key will be released after review of all submitted objections. Based on previous recruitment cycles, the objection window is generally open for three to seven days after the release of the provisional answer key.
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