

EMRS Exam Date 2025: The Eklavya Model Residential Schools Staff Selection Examination (ESSE) has officially released the EMRS Exam Date 2025 for teaching and non-teaching recruitment across India. Candidates appearing for posts such as Principal, PGT, TGT, Accountant, Hostel Warden, Nurse, Junior Secretariat Assistant, and Lab Attendant can now access the complete exam timetable, shift details, and essential instructions for the Tier I examination. The schedule outlines multiple shifts across three exam days, ensuring smooth conduct of one of the largest national recruitment drives under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Read below for detailed dates, timings, and important candidate guidelines.
The notification issued on 25 November 2025 officially confirms the exam dates, shift timings, and structure for Tier I. The examination will be held in offline OMR-based mode across multiple exam cities nationwide. Admit cards will be released 15 days before the exam, most likely in the first week of December 2025.
As per the announcement by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), the Tier I exam is scheduled for 13, 14, and 21 December 2025, conducted in Morning and Afternoon shifts.
Post-Wise EMRS Exam Schedule 2025
|
Date |
Post |
Timing |
Duration |
|
13 Dec 2025 |
Principal |
14:30 – 16:30 |
2 Hours |
|
13 Dec 2025 |
Accountant |
14:30 – 16:30 |
2 Hours |
|
14 Dec 2025 |
PGT |
09:00 – 11:30 |
2.5 Hours |
|
14 Dec 2025 |
TGT & Misc. Teachers |
14:30 – 17:00 |
2.5 Hours |
|
21 Dec 2025 |
Hostel Warden |
09:00 – 11:00 |
2 Hours |
|
21 Dec 2025 |
Female Staff Nurse |
09:00 – 11:00 |
2 Hours |
|
21 Dec 2025 |
Junior Secretariat Assistant |
14:30 – 16:30 |
2 Hours |
|
21 Dec 2025 |
Lab Attendant |
14:30 – 16:30 |
2 Hours |
The EMRS Tier I exam will be conducted in two shifts on all three exam days.
Morning Shift: 9:00 AM onwards
Afternoon Shift: 2:30 PM onwards
Candidates must report at least 60–90 minutes early for security checks, document verification, and seating arrangements. Late entry will not be permitted under any circumstances.
Exam city information will be available 15 days before the exam in the candidate login
Admit cards can be downloaded 2 days before the exam from the portal.
The entire examination will be conducted in offline OMR mode.
Candidates must strictly follow the reporting time for frisking and verification.
Carry a valid photo ID and a clear printed admit card.
Any mismatch in details (name, photo, date of birth, etc.) may lead to disqualification.
Plan your travel early, as some centres may fall in high-traffic or remote locations.