NESTS Recruitment 2025, Apply through ESSE Exam
for 7267 Vacancies
National
Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous organization
established under Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, invites
online application from eligible and interested Indian Citizens for recruitment
to fill up 7267 vacancies of teaching and non-teaching staff in EMRSs.
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Introduction
NESTS Recruitment 2025: National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous body
established under Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, invites
online application from eligible and interested candidates for direct recruitment
to the posts of Principal, Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs), Trained Graduate Teachers
(TGTs), Hostel Warden (Male and Female), Female Staff Nurse, Accountant, Junior
Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Lab Attendant. NESTS is conducting ESSE (EMRS
Staff Selection Exam)-2025 to fill up 7267 vacancies of teaching and
non-teaching staff in EMRSs (Eklavya Model Residential Schools) located across
India. Online application window for these posts have already opened and the
last date to apply online is 23rd October, 2025. Other
dates will be notified later in the official NESTS website. This article
provides a detailed guide to the application process, eligibility criteria, and
other essential details for prospective candidates along with the official
notification to apply online.
NESTS
Recruitment 2025: Eligibility
Criteria & Qualification
|
Sl No |
Post |
Education Qualification |
Age Limit |
|
Principal |
i).
Master’s Degree from recognized Institution/University with at least 50%
marks. ii).
Bachelor Degree in Education (B.Ed.) from NCTE recognized institution with at
least 50% marks OR Three-year
integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. from NCTE recognized institution with at least 50%
marks. OR Four years
Integrated graduation degree with at least 50% marks from NCTE recognized
institution including B.Ed. component. Experience Required: Persons
holding posts of Principals in central/ State Govt./ Autonomous organization
of Central/ State Govt. in Level-12 (78800-209200) in the pay matrix. OR Vice-Principal
/ Assistant Education Officers in Central/ State Govt./ Autonomous
organizations of Central/State Govt. In Level-10 (56100-177500) in the Pay
matrix, having 09 years of combined service as PGT and Vice Principal in
which minimum 3 years as Vice Principal. OR PGT or
Lecturer in Central/ State Govt./ Autonomous organizations of Central/State
Govt. in Level - 8 (Rs.47600-151100) in the pay matrix having at least 12
years regular service in the grade. DESIRABLE: 1. Work experience
from a fully residential school. 2.
Proficiency in English, Hindi and Regional Language 3. Working
knowledge of computers. |
Not exceeding 50 Years |
|
|
2 |
PGTs |
(a) Post
Graduation (Master) Degree from a recognized institution with at least 50%
marks in aggregate in the concerned subject. OR (b) Integrated
Post Graduate Course from NCTE recognized institution, in the concerned
subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate including B.Ed. component. AND B.Ed.
Degree from NCTE recognized institution with at least 50% marks OR Three years
integrated B. Ed. – M. Ed from NCTE recognized institution with at least 50%
marks OR Four years
Integrated graduation degree with at least 50% marks from NCTE recognized
institution including B.Ed. component |
Not exceeding 40 years |
|
3 |
PGT (Computer
Science) |
M.Sc.
(Computer Science / IT) / MCA/ M.E. or M. Tech. (Computer Science / IT) from
a recognized institution with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Note: For
promotion in future, B. Ed. Degree will be required. |
Not exceeding 40 years |
|
4 |
TGTs |
A, B &
C are essential A) Four
years integrated graduation degree course from NCTE recognized institution
with at least 50% marks in all subjects individually as well as in the
aggregate. OR Bachelors /
Honours Degree from a recognized institution with at least 50% marks in all
subjects individually
and also in aggregate. OR Post
Graduation in concerned subject / any specialization in concerned subject
with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade provided that the candidate has
studied the subject(s) and three years integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed from NCTE
recognized institution with atleast 50% marks.
(B)
Bachelor Degree in Education B.Ed. Degree from NCTE recognized institution
with at least 50% marks OR Three years
integrated B.Ed. –M.Ed from NCTE recognized institution with at least 50%
marks. (C) CTET
Qualified in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (Paper-II) conducted by the
Government of India. CTET certificate issued on or before the cutoff date is
essential. Note: For four year integrated graduation degree course with B. Ed
Component, (B) is not necessary, however, at least 50% marks in all subjects
individually and also in aggregate is mandatory. |
Not exceeding 35 years |
|
5 |
TGT (Computer
Science) |
Bachelor’s
Degree in Computer Application (BCA) with at least 50% marks from a
recognized institution. OR Graduation
(Under graduate course) in Computer Science / IT from a recognized
institution with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject and also in
aggregate provided that the computer science subject must be studied in all
the years as main subject. OR BE/B. Tech.
(Computer Science/Information Technology) with at least 50% marks from a
recognized institution. Note: It is clarified that for promotion to the post
of PGT Computer Science, in future, B. Ed. will be required. Desirable: 1.
Experience of working in a residential school. 2. Working
Knowledge of English and Hindi/ other regional language. |
Not exceeding 35 years |
|
6 |
Art Teacher |
(i)
Bachelor’s degree in Drawing and Painting / Sculpture / Graphic Art / Fine
Arts/Visual art from a recognized institution with at least 50% marks
provided that the candidates should have studied Drawing and Painting as Main
subject in all the 3 years of graduation. Desirable: (i)
Working Knowledge of English and Hindi/other regional language. (ii)
Experience of working in a residential school. iii)
Working knowledge of computers. |
Not exceeding 35 years |
|
7 |
Music Teacher |
Bachelor’s
Degree in Music / Performing Arts from a UGC recognized institution with at
least 50% marks in concerned subject and also in aggregate, provided that
Music subject is studied in all the 3 years of degree as a main subject. Desirable:
i. Working Knowledge of English and Hindi/other regional language. ii. Experience of working in a residential
school iii. Working knowledge of computers. |
|
|
8 |
Physical Education Teacher (Male / Female |
Four-year
integrated B.P. Ed. course from NCTE recognized institution with at least 50%
marks OR Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education / Physical Education and
Sports offered by NCTE recognized institution with at least 50% marks
provided that, Physical Education is studied in all the 3 years of graduation
along with B.P. Ed. of at least one year duration (or its equivalent) from
any NCTE recognized institution with at least 50% marks. OR Bachelor's
degree with Physical Education as an elective subject with 50% marks and
participation in National Or State or Inter-University competitions in sports
or games or athletics recognized by Association of Indian University or
Indian Olympic Association along with B.P. Ed. of at least one year duration
(or its equivalent) from any NCTE recognized institution with at least 50%
marks. Desirable: 1. Represented at least State or National level in any of
the Sports/ Games recognized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI)/ the
concerned Federation. 2. Working
knowledge of English and Hindi/other regional language. 3.
Experience of working in a residential school 4. Diploma
from National Institute of Sports |
|
|
9 |
Librarian |
Bachelor’s
Degree in Library Science from a recognized institution with at least 50%
marks OR Bachelor
Degree in Library & Information Science from recognized institution with
at least 50% marks. OR Integrated
Master of Library & Information Science from recognized institution with
at least 50% marks Desirable: 1. Experience of working in a residential
school 2. Knowledge of computer Applications. |
|
|
10 |
Female Staff Nurse |
1. B.Sc.
(Hons.) in Nursing from a recognized University / Institute. OR Regular
course in B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University / Institute. OR Post Basic
B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University / Institute. 2.
Registered as a Nurse or Nurse Mid-wife (RN or RM) with any State Nursing
Council. 3. Two and
Half years’ experience in minimum 50 bedded Hospital after acquiring (1)
above. |
Up to 35 years |
|
12 |
Hostel Warden |
Candidate
with four years integrated graduation degree course of Regional College of
Education of NCERT or other NCTE recognized institution in concerned subject.
OR Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university /institute |
Up to 35 years |
|
13 |
Accountant |
Must have Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce from a recognized University / Institute. Note:
Bachelors in Business Administration is not eligible. |
Not exceeding 30 years. |
|
14 |
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) |
Pass in Senior
Secondary (Class XII) certificate from a recognized Board and possessing
minimum speed of 35 words per minutes in English typing or 30 words per
minute in Hindi typing. |
Not exceeding 30 years. |
NESTS
Recruitment 2025: Application
Fee
|
Posts |
Application Fees |
Processing Fees |
Total |
|
Principal |
2000 |
500 |
2500 |
|
PGT & TGTs |
1500 |
500 |
2000 |
|
Non-Teaching
Staffs |
1000 |
500 |
1500 |
|
For Female, SC, ST & PwBD candidates |
|||
|
Principal |
0 |
500 |
500 |
|
PGT & TGTs |
0 |
500 |
500 |
|
Non-Teaching
Staffs |
0 |
500 |
500 |
NESTS Recruitment 2025: Vacancies Breakup
|
Posts |
Vacancies |
|
Principal |
225 |
|
PGTs |
1460 |
|
TGTS |
3962 |
|
Female Staff Nurse |
550 |
|
Hostel Warden |
635 |
|
Accountant |
61 |
|
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) |
228 |
|
Lab Attendant |
146 |
|
Total |
7267 |
NESTS
Recruitment 2025:
Pay Scale
|
Posts |
Pay Scale |
|
Principal |
Level 12 (Rs.78800-209200/-) |
|
PGTs |
Level 8 (Rs. 47600-151100/-) |
|
TGTS |
Level 7 (Rs.44900 – 142400/-) |
|
Librarian |
Level-7 (Rs.44900-142400/-) |
|
Art/Music/Physical Education Teacher (Male / Female) |
Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400/-) |
|
Female Staff
Nurse |
Level-5 (Rs.29200-92300/-) |
|
Hostel Warden |
Level-5 (Rs. 29200 - 92300/-) |
|
Accountant |
Level 6 (Rs. 35400-112400) |
|
Junior
Secretariat Assistant (JSA) |
Level 2 (Rs. 19900-63200) |
|
Lab Attendant |
Level 1 (Rs. 18000-56900) |
NESTS
Recruitment 2025: Examination
Pattern & Registration Process
If you are an aspirant for NESTS
Recruitment 2025, kindly read the official notification CLICK HERE
for more details about Exam Pattern & Registration.
Important
points for candidates Before applying:
candidates
must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria for the post as on the
date of eligibility. Incomplete application forms will be rejected.
Candidates
are advised to check NESTS website on regular basis for details and updates. No
other intimation / advertisement etc. will be issued in case of any change /
update.
Candidates
are required to have a valid and operative personal email ID and mobile number.
This should be kept active during the entire recruitment process. NESTS through
its exam conducting agency may send important communication to the registered email
id and mobile number.
Educational
degree of candidates must be from recognized University / Institute approved by
Govt. of India or its regulatory bodies.
Selected
candidates will initially be placed on probation for a period of two years,
which can be extended at the discretion of the Competent Authority. During the
probation period, services of probationer can be terminated at any time without
assigning any reason thereof.
The
candidates should take a printout of the online application confirmation page
and keep it for their future record. The confirmation page printout will also
have to be submitted at the time of interview/document verification.
The name of
the candidate and his/her father/mother/husband etc. should be spelt correctly while
filling in the online application as it appears in the certificates/mark
sheets. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How many
vacancies are there for NESTS Recruitment 2025?
A. Total number
of vacancies for NESTS Recruitment 2025 are 7267
numbers.
Q. What is the last date to apply for NESTS
Recruitment 2025?
A. Last date to apply for NESTS Recruitment 2025 is 23rd October, 2025.
Q. What are the roles and responsibilities for
teaching and non-teaching posts of NESTS Recruitment 2025?
A. Apart from normal teaching duty the teachers are also required to perform responsibilities attached
with residential system of schooling like House Mastership, remedial and
supervisory studies, organization of co-curricular activities, escorting of
students on official purposes and looking after students’ welfare in general.
For non-teaching staff, they are required to perform residential duties.
Q. What is the selection
process for NESTS Recruitment 2025?
A. For Principal
selection will be on basis of written exam (Tier - I & Tier - II) followed
by interview and for all other posts selection will be on the basis of written
exam (Tier I & Tier II).
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