EMRS ESSE PGT Syllabus 2025: Exam Pattern & Topics
The EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) is conducted by the National Education Society for Tribal Groups (NEST) to recruit Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) for Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). Understanding the syllabus is crucial for effective preparation. This syllabus outlines the specific subjects and topics candidates must study.
Contents
ESSE PGT Exam Pattern Overview
While the official notification provides the final details, the typical exam structure for ESSE PGT is as follows:
- Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline (OMR based).
- Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes).
- Number of Questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Total Marks: 150 marks.
- Sections: General Paper (Aptitude & Awareness) and Subject Concerned Paper (Technical).
- Negative Marking: Usually 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.
Download Official ESSE PGT Syllabus PDF
EMRS PGT Selection Process 2025
The recruitment follows a two-tier selection process:
- Tier-I (Preliminary): A qualifying examination conducted in OMR (offline) mode.
- Tier-II (Subject Knowledge): A specialized test containing both objective and descriptive questions that determines the final merit.
Tier-I: Preliminary Examination Pattern
The Tier-I exam consists of 100 marks to be completed in 2 hours 30 minutes.
| Part | Section Name | Questions | Marks |
| I | General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| II | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
| III | Knowledge of ICT | 15 | 15 |
| IV | Teaching Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| V | Domain Knowledge (NEP 2020 + Experiential Pedagogy) | 30 | 30 |
| VI | Language Competency Test (English & Hindi) | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Crucial Note: Part VI (Language Competency) is qualifying in nature. Candidates must score at least 40% marks (8 out of 20) to have their other sections evaluated.
Detailed Topic-Wise Syllabus
Part I: General Awareness
- General knowledge and current affairs with special emphasis on the field of education.
Part II: Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement.
- Data Sufficiency and Statement-based questions (Verbal Reasoning).
- Inequality, Blood Relations, and Sequences & Series.
- Direction Test, Assertion & Reason, and Venn Diagrams.
Part III: Knowledge of ICT (Computer Awareness)
- Fundamentals of Computer Systems and Operating Systems.
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Keyboard Shortcuts.
- Computer Networks, Cyber Security, and Internet Usage.
Part IV: Teaching Aptitude
- Nature, Characteristics, Objectives, and Basic Requirements of Teaching.
- Learner’s characteristics and factors affecting teaching.
- Methods of Teaching, Teaching Aids, and Evaluation Systems.
Part V: Domain Knowledge
- Experiential & Case Study-based Pedagogy (20 Questions).
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 (10 Questions).
Part VI: Language Competency
- General English: Tenses, Voice, Subject-Verb Agreement, Articles, Comprehension, Adverbs, Error Correction, Sentence Rearrangement, Vocabulary, Antonyms/Synonyms, and Idioms & Phrases.
- General Hindi: เคธเคเคงเคฟ, เคธเคฎเคพเคธ, เคตเคฟเคฒเฅเคฎ เคถเคฌเฅเคฆ, เคชเคฐเฅเคฏเคพเคฏเคตเคพเคเฅ เคถเคฌเฅเคฆ, เคตเคพเคเฅเคฏเคพเคเคถเฅเค เคเฅ เคฒเคฟเค เคเค เคถเคฌเฅเคฆ, เคฎเฅเคนเคพเคตเคฐเฅ-เคฒเฅเคเฅเคเฅเคคเคฟเคฏเคพเค, เคธเคพเคฎเคพเคจเฅเคฏ เค เคถเฅเคฆเฅเคงเคฟเคฏเคพเค, เคเคฐ เค เคชเค เคฟเคค เคเคฆเฅเคฏเคพเคเคถ.
Tier-II: Subject Knowledge Examination
Shortlisted candidates (ratio 1:10) from Tier-I will appear for Tier-II. This stage is the deciding factor for the final merit list.
- Total Marks: 100.
- Duration: 3 Hours.
- Structure:
- Objective Questions: 40 Marks (Subject-specific).
- Descriptive Questions: 60 Marks (15 Questions from the subject-specific syllabus).
Common PGT Subjects & Key Topics
- Mathematics: Sets, Relations & Functions, Trigonometry, Calculus, Linear Inequalities, etc.
- Physics: Units and Measurements, Laws of Motion, Thermodynamics, Optics, etc.
- Chemistry: Basic Concepts, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Equilibrium, etc.
- Biology: The Living World, Plant & Animal Kingdoms, Morphology of Flowering Plants, etc.
- Computer Science: Computer Systems, Computational Thinking, Programming, and Database Management.
Preparation Tips for ESSE PGT 2025
- Master the Basics: For Paper-I, focus on NCERT books from Class 8th to 12th to build a strong foundation in Math, Science, and Social Science.
- Subject Deep Dive: For Paper-II, rely on standard PG-level textbooks and reference books specific to your subject. Make concise notes for quick revision.
- Practice Previous Papers: Solve previous years’ question papers of EMRS, NVS, and KVS to understand the exam pattern and improve time management.
Official Source
Candidates are advised to visit the official website of the National Education Society for Tribal Groups (NEST) or the EMRS recruitment portal to download the official notification. The final syllabus and exam pattern are subject to change as per the discretion of the conducting authority.
Official Website: https://nests.tribal.gov.in/
