1. About EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) – 2025
https://nests.tribal.gov.in
The National
Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of
Tribal Affairs, is conducting ESSE-2025 for direct recruitment of
teaching and non-teaching staff, including the Librarian post, across Eklavya
Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) nationwide.
2. Post Details and Pay
- Post: Librarian
- Pay Matrix: Level-7 (Rs.44,900 – Rs.1,42,400/-)
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S.No.
|
Subject
|
Total
|
UR
|
EWS
|
OBC
|
SC
|
ST
|
VI (a)
|
HI (b)
|
LD (c)
|
Others
(d & e)
|
|
5
|
Librarian
|
124
|
52
|
12
|
33
|
18
|
9
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
3. Scheme of Examination
- Mode:
- Tier-I: MCQ-based, OMR
(pen-paper)
- Tier-II: Combination of
descriptive & MCQ (OMR)
- Selection: Final selection based on Tier-II
merit only (no interview).
4. Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer: +1 mark
- Incorrect Answer: -1/3 mark
- Unanswered Questions: 0 marks
5. Syllabus
6. General Instructions
- Admit Cards: Available only online.
- Exam Centre: Candidates must appear at
the allotted exam centre, date, and shift.
- No Duplicate Admit Cards: Not issued at exam
centres.
7. Important Instructions for Candidates
- Mandatory Items:
- Admit Card
- Passport-sized photo
- Valid original photo ID
(Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
- PwBD Candidates: Must carry a valid
certificate if claiming relaxation.
- Prohibited Items: Electronic gadgets,
calculators, stationery, bags, and eatables.
8. Rough Work
- Must be done only in the
space provided in the test booklet.
- No separate sheets provided.
9. Eligibility Criteria
9.1 Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- Relaxation for EMRS
Employees: Up
to 55 years (including all relaxations)
- Maximum Age Cap (after all
relaxations): 55
years
9.2 Essential Qualification (any one)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Library
Science (min. 50% marks), OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Library
& Information Science (min. 50% marks), OR
- Integrated Master of
Library & Information Science (min. 50% marks)
Desirable:
1. Experience of working
in a residential school
2. Knowledge of computer
Applications.
10. Age Relaxation Policy
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Category
|
Relaxation
|
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SC/ST
|
5 years
|
|
OBC
(NCL)
|
3 years
|
|
Central
Govt. Employees
|
5 years
(3 yrs continuous service)
|
|
PwBD
|
10–15
years (category-dependent)
|
|
Women
(PGTs/TGTs only)
|
10
years (not applicable to Librarian)
|
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Ex-Servicemen
|
As per
service length with formula
|
|
Maximum
Age Cap
|
55
years
|
11. Summary
This is a
comprehensive overview of the Librarian Post (EMRS ESSE-2025), covering
eligibility, examination scheme, and key instructions.
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General Instructions
·
Admit Cards: Available only on
the NESTS website; no hard copies sent by post.
·
Exam Details: Candidates must
appear at the allotted examination centre, date, and shift as specified in the
admit card.
·
No Duplicate Admit Cards: Will
not be issued at the exam centre.
·
Issues with Admit Card: Contact
helpline (011-22240112) or email emrsrecuritment25@cbseshiksha.in if unable to
download.
·
Admit Card Condition: Must not
be mutilated or tampered with.
·
Eligibility: Possession of an
admit card does not guarantee eligibility; verification will occur later.
·
Preservation: Keep admit cards
in good condition for future reference.
📌 Important Instructions
·
Reporting Time: Arrive at the
exam centre 2 hours before the test starts.
·
Required Documents:
1. Printed
copy of Admit Card
2. One
passport-size photo (same as uploaded in the application form)
3. One
valid original photo ID (PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar
Card, or Ration Card with photo)
·
Seating: Sit only in the
allotted seat.
·
No Re-test: No re-examination
for candidates who miss the scheduled exam.
·
Prohibited Items: No instruments,
stationery, eatables, electronic gadgets, or metallic items allowed in the exam
hall.
·
Disqualification: Misleading
information, tampered admit cards, or impersonation will lead to
disqualification.
📌 OMR Sheet & Answer Key Display
·
OMR Answer Sheets: Scanned
images will be available on the NESTS website for a limited period (dates
announced via public notice).
·
Provisional Answer Keys:
Displayed for 2–3 days.
·
Challenging Answers: Candidates
can challenge answer(s) by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹1000 per question.
·
Challenge Process: Only online,
paid challenges accepted; no email or letter submissions.
·
Expert Review: Subject experts
will review challenges; their decision is final.
·
Fee Refund: If a challenge is
accepted, the fee will be refunded after result declaration.
·
Final Results: Based on the
final answer key prepared by subject experts.
