EMRS Recruitment Eligibility 2026: Check Age & Other Qualifications

EMRS eligibility 2026 refers to the rules and requirements set by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) for candidates who wish to apply for EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE-2026). These guideline will cover important aspects such as the age limit, age relaxation, and educational qualifications required for different teaching and non-teaching posts including Principal, Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs), and other staff positions. The eligibility conditions are designed to ensure that applicants have the right qualifications, subject knowledge, and professional background to serve in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS).

EMRS Age Limit 2026

EMRS 2026 age limit varies depending on the post. While most teaching and non-teaching roles have limits between 30 to 40 years, senior posts like Principal allow up to 50 years. With relaxation, EMRS employees can apply up to 55 years for all posts.

EMRS Age Relaxation 2026

EMRS Staff Selection Exam 2026 provides age relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories and special groups. These relaxations ensure equal opportunities for SC/ST, OBC, women, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen, and EMRS employees. The maximum age, however, cannot exceed 55 years for any post .

EMRS Educational Qualification 2026

EMRS educational requirements vary by post. Senior posts like Principal require a postgraduate degree with experience, while PGT and TGT teachers need subject-specific qualifications. Non-teaching staff such as Accountant, JSA, and Lab Attendant have comparatively lower qualification requirements.

Principal

• Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks.
  • B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) with at least 50% marks.
  • OR Integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed. / 4-year Integrated Graduation + B.Ed. with at least 50% marks.
• Experience:
  • At least 12 years’ experience as a PGT/Lecturer in Level-8 pay scale.
  • OR Vice-Principal/Assistant Education Officer with at least 9 years’ service, 3 years as Vice-Principal.
  • OR Experience in equivalent posts in Central/State Govt./Autonomous institutions.
• Extra Skills (Desirable): Residential school experience, knowledge of computers, and proficiency in English, Hindi, and a regional language.

Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)

• Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in the subject applied for, with at least 50% marks.
  • B.Ed. with at least 50% marks OR Integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed. / 4-year integrated course.
• Subject-specific Eligibility:
  • PGT (English): Master’s in English
  • PGT (Hindi): Master’s in Hindi
  • PGT (Physics): Master’s in Physics (with Physics studied in graduation)
  • PGT (Chemistry): Master’s in Chemistry (with Chemistry in graduation)
  • PGT (Maths): Master’s in Mathematics (with Maths in graduation)
  • PGT (Biology): Master’s in Biology, Zoology, or Botany (studied in graduation)
  • PGT (History): Master’s in History (studied in graduation)
  • PGT (Geography): Master’s in Geography (studied in graduation)
  • PGT (Economics): Master’s in Economics (studied in graduation)
  • PGT (Commerce): Master’s in Commerce (studied Accountancy & Business Studies in graduation. Note: M.Com. in Economics is not eligible)
• Extra Skills (Desirable): Experience as TGT, residential school background, and computer knowledge.

PGT (Computer Science)

• Qualification:
  • M.Sc. (Computer Science/IT) or MCA/M.Tech. (Computer Science/IT) with at least 50% marks.
  • For promotion in future, B.Ed. will also be required.

Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)

• Qualification:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject with at least 50% marks.
  • B.Ed. with at least 50% marks.
  • Must have qualified CTET Paper-II.
• Subject-specific Eligibility:
  • TGT (Hindi): Hindi studied as main subject in all 3 years of graduation.
  • TGT (English): English studied as main subject in all 3 years of graduation.
  • TGT (Maths): Graduation with Maths + Physics for 1 year, and Chemistry/Electronics/CS/Statistics for 1 year.
  • TGT (Science): Graduation in Biology/Botany/Zoology with Chemistry as subsidiary subject.
  • TGT (Social Studies): Graduation with two subjects out of History, Geography, Economics, Political Science (one must be History/Geography).
  • TGT (Regional Language): Graduation in the concerned regional language.

TGT (Computer Science)

• Qualification:
  • BCA with at least 50% marks OR
  • Graduation in Computer Science/IT with 50% marks in aggregate, studied as main subject OR
  • B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/IT with at least 50% marks.
• Extra Skills (Desirable): Knowledge of English/Hindi/regional language, and experience in residential schools.

Art Teacher

• Qualification:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Drawing/Painting/Fine Arts/Graphic Arts/Sculpture with at least 50% marks.
  • Candidate must have studied Drawing & Painting as a main subject for all 3 years.
• Desirable Skills: Knowledge of computers, English/Hindi/regional language, and experience in residential schools.

Music Teacher

• Qualification:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Music/Performing Arts from a recognized university with at least 50% marks.
  • Music should have been studied in all 3 years of graduation.
• Desirable Skills: Computer knowledge, English/Hindi/regional language, residential school experience.

Physical Education Teacher (Male/Female)

• Qualification:
  • 4-year integrated B.P.Ed. course with 50% marks OR
  • Bachelor’s in Physical Education with 50% marks (Physical Education studied in all 3 years) OR
  • Bachelor’s in Physical Education + participation at State/National/Inter-University level + B.P.Ed.
• Desirable: Experience in residential schools, knowledge of English/Hindi/regional language, and diploma from National Institute of Sports.

Librarian

• Qualification:
  • Bachelor’s in Library Science with 50% marks OR
  • Bachelor’s in Library & Information Science with 50% marks OR
  • Integrated Master’s in Library & Information Science with 50% marks.
• Desirable: Residential school experience and computer knowledge.

Female Staff Nurse

• Qualification:
  • B.Sc. Nursing (Basic/Post Basic) with registration under State Nursing Council.
  • OR Diploma Nursing + 2.5 years’ experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds.
• Desirable: Residential school experience and computer application knowledge.

Hostel Warden (Male/Female)

• 4-year Integrated Graduation Degree in Education/related subject OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.

Accountant

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from a recognized university.
• (Note: BBA degree holders are not eligible.)

Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)

• 12th pass (Senior Secondary) from a recognized board.
• Must have typing speed of 35 words/minute in English OR 30 words/minute in Hindi.

Lab Attendant

• 10th Pass with a Diploma/Certificate in Laboratory Techniques OR
• 12th Pass with Science stream.

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