| EMRS STAFF SELECTION EXAM (ESSE) – 2025 |
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National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) |
| Post Details – Librarian (Group-B) | |
| Post | Librarian |
| Total Posts | 124 (UR: 52, EWS: 12, OBC: 33, SC: 18, ST: 9, PwBD categories included) |
| Upper Age Limit | Not exceeding 35 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC & other categories as per Govt. of India Rules). For EMRS employees: up to 55 years including all relaxations (maximum age shall not exceed 55 years). |
| Eligibility – Librarian | |
| Essential |
Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science from a recognized institution with at least 50% marks; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Library & Information Science with at least 50% marks; OR Integrated M.Lib.I.Sc. from a recognized institution with at least 50% marks. |
| Desirable | 1) Experience of working in a residential school 2) Knowledge of Computer Applications |
| Tier-I – Preliminary Exam (Qualifying) – OMR Mode – Total 100 marks | ||
| Component | No. of Qs | Total Marks / Duration |
| Part-I: General Awareness | 10 | 10 | 2 hours (overall) |
| Part-II: Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
| Part-III: Knowledge of ICT | 15 | 15 |
| Part-IV: Teaching Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Part-V: Domain Knowledge (Activity-based + NEP-2020) | 20 + 10 | 30 |
| Part-VI: Language Competency – English, Hindi, Regional | — |
30 (Qualifying only) – Min. 40% aggregate (i.e., 12/30). If Part-VI not qualified, Parts I–V will not be evaluated. |
| Important Dates | |
| Last Date of Application | 23 October 2025 |
| Apply & Official Links | |
| Information Bulletin (PDF) | Download – ESSE-2025 Bulletin |
| Official Portal | https://nests.tribal.gov.in |