EMRS Recruitment 2023: Latest Updates, Exam Dates, Syllabus

EMRS Recruitment 2023 notification is expected to be announced soon by the National Testing Agency. Candidates who want to be a teacher can apply for upcoming EMRS recruitment. According to the statement of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman, the government will hire 38,800 teachers and support staff under Eklavya Model Schools. This hiring is expected to be complete next three years. Notification for this recruitment will be announced soon.

EMRS (Eklavya Model Residential School), is a government of India program that was established by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Since its inception, the body primarily aimed towards imparting quality education to ST (scheduled tribes)  students. Introduced in the year 1997-98, EMRS soon became the model for residential schools across the Indian subcontinent, notably for those from Scheduled Tribe communities. In this blog, we will learn more about EMRS Recruitment in detail.

Name of the recruitment	EMRS Recruitment 2023
Title	TS EMRS Teachers Recruitment 2023
Subject	Ministry of Tribal Affairs has released EMRS Teaching Posts Recruitment
No. of Schools	3479 vacancies in 17 State
Category	Recruitment [EMRS Teaching Staff Selection Exam 2023 (ETSSE)]
Registration	01 April to 31 May
Official Website	https://tribal.nic.in/
Website (online application)	https://recruitment.nta.nic.in/

About EMRS

Since its commencement, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has solely used education to uplift (economically and sociologically) India’s tribal community.  It has since then endeavoured on its journey to empower the abaft community. And to make sure the proposition manifests into a consolidated structure and becomes a reality, EMRSs were set up across the nation by the said body. As of now, there are around 226 functional EMRSS running across the Indian subcontinent, with 68 of them being affiliated with the CBSE. 

The ETSSE program is a joint venture with the respective states, conducted with the sole purpose of recruiting good quality human resources for the various teaching posts in the EMRS institutions and satiating the rising demand for academic professionals in functional schools. 

EMRS Recruitment Exam 2023

The National Education Society for Tribal Students ( NESTS), an autonomous body working under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has announced around 3479 vacancies for the posts of Principal, Vice-Principal, PGTs and TGTs in the EMRS institutions across 17 major states (India). Candidates aspiring to pursue their careers in the positions mentioned above are required to qualify for the  EMRS Teaching Staff Selection Exam (ETSSE), a centralized computer-based test followed by interviews conducted by the respective states. These tests are held to ensure the recruitment of quality human resources in the EMRSs and to eventually improve the overall academic merit of the mentioned body. 

EMRS Recruitment Notification 2023

The EMRS recruitment 2023 notification has been released by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on its official website. As per the notification, 3479 vacancies have been released by the body for various teaching posts in the EMRS institutions across the nation. 

This has opened a window of lucrative opportunities for those who aspire to work in the academic field under the EMRS institutions. Candidates who meet the requisite credentials for the recruitment exam are required to submit their applications online at recruitment.nta.nic.in.

EMRS 2023 Exam Latest Updates

According to the latest updates, the last date for submitting the EMRS Recruitment Online Application Form has been extended by the National Testing Agency to 31st May 2023. The date for paying the prescribed application fee has been extended to 1st June 2023.

Applicants preparing for the EMRS Teaching Staff Selection Exam (ETSSE) are required to submit their application forms (managed by the Central Tribal Welfare Department) virtually on the Tribal welfare website for recruitment. 

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The ETSSE program is a joint venture with the respective states, conducted with the sole purpose of recruiting good quality human resources for the various teaching posts in the EMRS institutions and satiating the rising demand for academic professionals in functional schools. 

TS EMRS Recruitment 2023

Applicants hoping to join the EMRS institutions in Telangana are required to apply for the TS EMRS Recruitment exam 2023. As per the notification released by the official website, around 262 vacant positions have been announced for the positions of both teaching and non-teaching staff.  Candidates meeting the required eligibility criteria must submit their applications by 31st May 2023 at the official websites.  It is imperative for applicants to keep in mind that the window for application will be open from 1 April to 31 May (2023),  with the exams tentatively scheduled in the 1st week of June. 

EMRS Application Fee 2023

Candidates applying for the EMRS recruitment examination 2023 are required to pay a certain application fee online. It is mandatory for applicants to make sure that their mode of payment is virtual (online). The following table will help you understand the fee structure for online application

Post name	Exam fee
Principal and Vice Principal post	INR Rs 2000
PGT and TGT post	INR Rs 1500

Fee Relaxation

Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PWD categories are not required to pay any fee. 

EMRS Application 2023

As mentioned above, it is mandatory for applicants to apply for ETSSE (Eklavya Teaching Staff Selection Exam) 2023 online. A candidate may only apply for as many positions as they are qualified for. For more than one post, the candidate will be required to pay the requisite Fee separately. 

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EMRS Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Below, we have mentioned the eligibility criteria for EMRS Recruitment. We have mentioned post-wise eligibility criteria that every applicant has to complete before applying for this post.

For Principal Post: 

Age limit: 

The candidate should not be more than 50 years of age ( Age relaxation for SC/ST and others). 

Qualification/Experience: 

• Applicants must hold a Master’s degree from a renowned university. 
•   Must have a B.Ed degree
• Must be proficient in Hindi and English 
• Must have work experience in any of the Govt. recognized  CBSE affiliated Sr. Secondary (10+2) schools / Inter College. 
• Must be having at least 10 years of work experience as a teacher ( Vice Principal/TGT/PGT)  in a revered high school/Senior Secondary School/Intermediate college.

For Vice Principal Post: 

Age limit: 

The candidate should not be more than 45 years of age. ( Age relaxation for SC/ST and others)  

Qualification/Experience: 

• The candidate must hold a Master’s degree from a renowned university
• Must have a B.Ed degree. 
• Must be proficient in Hindi and English. 
• Must have a work experience of 2 years as a PGT/lecturer at level 8 in Central/ State Govt.
• Should be having an experience of 3 years in a fully residential school. 

For PGT Post: 

Age limit: 

The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age ( Age relaxation for SC/ST and others). 

 Qualification/Experience: 

• Candidates should have done a 2 Years integrated postgraduate course from the Regional College of Education of NCERT. A minimum aggregate of 50% marks should be scored by the applicants in order to be deemed eligible. 

• Must be having a B.Ed degree from a renowned University. 
• Must be proficient in Hindi and English. 

For TGT Post: 

Age limit: 

The candidate should not be more than 35 years of age ( Age relaxation for SC/ST and others). 

Qualification/ Experience: 

• Candidates must have done a 4 years integrated degree course at the Regional College of Education of NCERT.
• They should have scored at least an aggregate of 50% marks in order to be deemed eligible. 
• Must be having a B.Ed degree from a renowned University. 
•  Must have qualified for the State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET)/ Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Paper-II. 
• Must be proficient in Hindi and English. 

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Points to Keep in Mind

• Candidates applying for the post of TGTs should be holding valid  STET/CTET-Paper -II certificates. 
•  Requisite certificates (that are applicable) are required to be uploaded along with the application forms. 
• Candidates who are waiting for their final results should procure the requisite certificates/scorecards during their interview. 

Keep in mind that an applicant will be disqualified or debarred from the examination if he/she:

1. Has misguided the authorities by procuring wrong information/  false documents; 
2. Has suppressed crucial information that may hold relevance. 
3. Has resorted to unfair practices during the Recruitment process. 
4. Has resorted to fraudulent activities. 
5. Has sabotaged the examination procedure by creating a ruckus. 
6. Has uploaded fake/irrelevant photographs. 
7. Has resorted to the duplicity of application forms. 

EMRS Recruitment 2023 Selection Process

Applicants preparing for the EMRS recruitment exam 2023 are required to appear for the Computer Based Test and Personal Interview round. Those aspiring to work as Principals, Vice-Principals and PGTs in EMRS institutions will be selected on the basis of their merit. The Computer Based test will consist of 160 marks, while the personal interview will carry 40 marks.  Those appearing for the TGT posts will not be required to give a personal interview.

EMRS 2023 Salary

Candidates prospecting to work under the EMRS institutions as academic professionals can expect a generous payout between Rs 44,900- Rs 78,800. Have a look at the given table to understand the Post-wise salary details. 

Post name	Salary (INR)
Principal	Level 12 (Rs.78800 )
Vice Principal	Level 10 (Rs.56100)
PGT	Level 8 (Rs.47600 )
TGT	Level 7 (Rs.44900)

EMRS Recruitment Exam Pattern for PGT Posts

The EMRS examination (CBT) for PGT posts will consist of  160 marks, with 1 mark rewarded for every correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for the incorrect ones. The personal interview will hold 40 marks. The data given below will help you understand the exam pattern for PGT posts. 

Subject	Questions	Marks
General English	10 questions	10 Marks
General Hindi	10 questions	10 Marks
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	10 questions	10 Marks
Analytical Ability	15 questions	15 Marks
Numerical Ability	10 questions	10 Marks
Computer Literacy	05 questions	10 Marks
Teaching Aptitude / Pedagogy	20 questions	20 Marks
Subject Knowledge	80 Questions	80 Marks
Total	160 Questions	160 Marks

EMRS Recruitment Exam Pattern for TGT Posts

The EMRS recruitment exam 2023 (CBT)  for TGT posts will consist of 180 marks, with 1 mark rewarded for every correct answer, and 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect one. Candidates appearing for the TGT posts will not be required to give any personal interview. The following table will help you go through the exam details. 

Subject	Questions	Marks
General English	10 questions	10 Marks
General Hindi	10 questions	10 Marks
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	10 questions	10 Marks
Analytical Ability	15 questions	15 Marks
Numerical Ability	10 questions	10 Marks
Computer Literacy	05 questions	10 Marks
Teaching Aptitude / Pedagogy	20 questions	20 Marks
Subject Knowledge	100 Questions	100 Marks
Total	180 Questions	180 Marks

EMRS Recruitment Exam Pattern For Principal and VP

The EMRS recruitment exam (CBT) for Principal and VIce-Principal posts will consist of 160 marks, with 1 mark rewarded for every correct answer, and 0.25 marks deducted for the incorrect ones. The personal interview will carry 40 marks. The question paper for the mentioned posts will be fractionated into four major sections,  with every question being objective based. Have a look at the given data to understand the exam pattern. 

Subject	Questions	Marks
General English	10 questions	10 Marks
General Hindi	10 questions	10 Marks
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	10 questions	10 Marks
Logical Reasoning	10 questions	10 Marks
Computer Literacy	10 questions	10 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude Test	10 questions	10 Marks
Academic	30 questions	30 Marks
Administration & Finance	70 Questions	70 Marsk
Total	160 Questions	160 Marks

EMRS Recruitment Examination Schedule

To arrive on time and avoid missing important information, candidates should be acquainted with the examination schedule.

Exam mode	CBT mode	CBT mode
	First shift	Second Shift
Timing of Examination	9.00 am to 12.00 pm	3.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Entry into the Examination Centre.   Biometric registration/ record of manual attendance Document verification Cross-checking of Admit Card, signature, and photo.	7.30 am to 8.30 am	02.00 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Instructions by the Invigilator(s)	8.30 am to 8.50 am	2.30 pm to 2.50 pm
Test Commences	9.00 am	3.00 pm

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Syllabus for EMRS Recruitment Exam 2023

The syllabus according to various posts is mentioned below:

For Principal & Vice Principal

1. General Knowledge & Current affairs:

• General Politics
• Culture
• Indian Constitution
• Books

2. Numerical Ability and Data Interpretation

• Computation of Whole Numbers
• Decimals and Fractions
• The relationship between Numbers
• Fundamental arithmetical operations

3. English : 

• Synonyms/ Homonyms
• Antonyms
• Spellings
• Detecting Mis‐spelt words

4. Reasoning 

• Problem Solving
• Observation
• Judgment
• Figure Classification

5. Child Development and Pedagogy –

a) Dimensions of Development:

• Growth & Development: – Concept, Principal, Factors, & Stages.
• Characteristics of stages of development with special reference to Childhood and Adolescence.
• Adolescence: Understanding their needs and problems in the Indian context.
• Parenting styles: Concept and its impact on Child development.

b) Theories of Child Development:

• Theory of Cognitive Development by piglet: Concept, Stages and Implications with special reference to Indian Context.
• Theory of Social & Emotional Development by Erickson: Concept, Stages and Implications with special reference to India Context.
• Kohlberg theory of Moral Development: Concept, Stages and Implications with special reference to India Context.

c) Learner as a Developing Individual:

• Intelligence: Meaning, nature and theories of intelligence (two-factor theory and Thurston’s group factor theory,
• Creativity: Concept; relationship with intelligence; techniques for fostering creativity.
• Mental Processes of Learning: Divergent, Convergent, Critical, Reflective & Lateral Thinking.
• Memory – Types & Strategies to develop Memory

d) Learning in socio -Cultural Perspective:

• Agencies of Socialization: Family, School, Community and their role in Child Development.

• Social & Cultural Change as factors influencing Child Development.
• Impact of Marginalization and Stereotyping on Child Development with special reference to Gender, Social Class & Poverty.
• Role of media in constructing & deconstructing perceptions & ways of dealing with above issues.

e) Administration & Finance:

• CCS (CCA) Rules
• CCS (Conduct) Rules
• Fundamental & Supplementary Rules.
• Travelling Allowance Rules.
• Leave Travel Concession Rules.

FOR TGT Post 

Sections	Subject	Syllabus
Part I	General English	Synonyms, Homonyms, Antonyms
General Hindi	विपरीतार्थक, शब्दपर्यायवाची, शब्द मुहावरे तथा लोकोक्तियाँगुढार्थी (क्लोजटाइप)
Part II	General Awareness/Current Affairs	Science – Inventions & Discoveries, Indian Constitution, Geography
Analytical Ability	Analogy, Classification, Word formation

For PGT Post

Subject	Syllabus
English Language	Synonyms, Homonyms, Antonyms, Spelling,
General Hindi	विपरीतार्थक शब्द, पर्यायवाची शब्द, मुहावरे तथा लोकोक्ति, गुढार्थी (क्लोज टाइप),
Reasoning	Analogy, Classification, Word formation, Statements and conclusions, and Syllogism.
General Awareness/ Current Affairs	Science – Inventions & Discoveries, Indian Constitution, Geography.
Computer Literacy	History of computers, Basics of hardware and software
Part III: Teaching Aptitude / Pedagogy	Knowledge of NEP 2020-21. Pedagogical Concerns, Curriculum: Meaning, Principles, types of curriculum organization, approaches. Planning: instructional Plan- Year Plan, Unit Plan, Lesson Plan, Inclusive Education, Understanding diversities: concept types (disability as a dimension of diversity), Disability as a social construct, classification of disability and its educational implications. Philosophy of inclusion with special Communication & interaction
PART IV: Subject Knowledge	Class XII CBSE Unrevised Syllabus 2020-21 with difficulty level up to Graduation Level.

FAQs

The EMRS recruitment exam can be a great learning curve for those who want to gauge their skills/knowledge and prove their mettle in the academic field. This recruitment drive can be a stepping stone for numerous aspirants who desire to build their careers as teachers in EMRS-accredited schools.

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