Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) Librarian Vacancies
1. About EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) – 2025
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/-)
|
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
- Detailed Syllabus: Available on the NESTS
website: https://nests.tribal.gov.in
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
|
Category |
Relaxation |
|
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) |
|
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.
Thursday, 4 September 2025
Library Internship at IIT Delhi
Library Internship at IIT Delhi Central Library
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