The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has officially announced the examination city details for the highly anticipated EMRS Tier-I recruitment examination 2025. Aspirants who applied for various teaching and non-teaching positions across Eklavya Model Residential Schools can now access their designated exam cities through the official portal.
How to Access Your Exam City Information
Candidates need to visit the official EMRS website at nests.tribal.gov.in and navigate to the recruitment section. The process requires applicants to enter their unique registration number, which begins with 2599, along with the password created during the application submission. This crucial update enables examinees to plan their travel and accommodation arrangements well ahead of the scheduled examination dates in December 2025.
Important note: This notification specifically provides examination city details only and does not serve as an admit card. The actual admit cards will be released two days prior to the respective examination dates, according to the official announcement.
Detailed Examination Schedule and Vacancy Breakdown
The EMRS Tier-I examination will be conducted across multiple days with different time slots for various positions. The comprehensive schedule is as follows:
December 13, 2025: Principal (2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, 2 hours) and Accountant (2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, 2 hours)
December 14, 2025: PGT (9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, 2.5 hours) followed by TGT and other teaching positions (2:30 PM to 5:00 PM, 2.5 hours)
December 21, 2025: Hostel Warden and Female Staff Nurse (both 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 2 hours), with Junior Secretariat Assistant and Lab Attendant (both 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, 2 hours)
Comprehensive Vacancy Distribution Across Positions
The EMRS recruitment drive 2025 aims to fill 7,267 positions across various teaching and non-teaching roles. The vacancy distribution includes 225 Principal posts, 1,460 PGT positions, and 3,962 TGT openings. Non-teaching positions comprise 635 Hostel Warden roles, 550 Female Staff Nurse positions, 61 Accountant vacancies, 228 Junior Secretariat Assistant posts, and 146 Lab Attendant positions.
Subject-wise PGT vacancies present significant opportunities for specialized educators: English (112), Hindi (81), Mathematics (134), Chemistry (169), Physics (198), Biology (99), History (140), Geography (98), Commerce (120), Economics (155), and Computer Science (154).
Step-by-Step Guide to Download Exam City Slip
Follow these simple steps to access your examination city information:
Step 1: Visit the official portal at nests.tribal.gov.in
Step 2: Locate and click on the "Exam city 2025" link in the EMRS recruitment section
Step 3: Carefully enter your registration number (starting with 2599) and application password
Step 4: Submit the details to view your assigned examination city
Step 5: Download and save the exam city slip for future reference and travel planning
Authorities have advised candidates to safeguard their login credentials, as the same details will be required for downloading admit cards when they become available. The early release of examination city information demonstrates the administration's commitment to facilitating smooth examination conduct and minimizing last-minute hassles for applicants traveling from various regions.
This massive recruitment initiative represents a significant opportunity for job seekers in the education sector, particularly those interested in contributing to tribal education development through the Eklavya Model Residential Schools network across India.
