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Key Facts: EMRS PGT Exam

100 + 20 MCQs

Tier-I has 100 scored MCQs plus 20 qualifying language questions

NESTS ESSE PGT exam pattern summaries

2.5 hours

Tier-I duration is 2 hours 30 minutes for PGT (ESSE-2025 session timing)

ESSE-2025 PGT exam city / session schedule (e.g. 09:00–11:30)

1/3 negative mark

Wrong objective answers typically deduct one-third mark in ESSE-2025

ESSE-2025 pattern summaries

₹2,000 / ₹500

PGT fee ₹2,000 for most applicants; ₹500 for Female/SC/ST/PwBD

NESTS ESSE-2025 information bulletin

1:10 shortlist

Tier-II candidates are typically shortlisted about 1:10 against vacancies

NESTS ESSE PGT pattern notes

Tier-II merit only

Final PGT merit is prepared from Tier-II subject knowledge alone

NESTS ESSE selection scheme

60% pedagogy-heavy

Teaching Aptitude and Domain Knowledge together form 60 of 100 Tier-I scored marks

NESTS ESSE PGT Tier-I blueprint

100

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EMRS PGT (ESSE/NESTS) uses Tier-I (120 MCQs: 100 scored + 20 qualifying language) to shortlist, then Tier-II subject knowledge (100 marks, 3 hours) for final merit. Teaching aptitude and domain knowledge (NEP/experiential) dominate Tier-I. Application fee is ₹2,000 for most PGT applicants and ₹500 for Female/SC/ST/PwBD. This free bank offers 100 original Tier-I–aligned practice questions.

Sample EMRS PGT Practice Questions

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1Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) are established primarily to provide quality residential education to which learners?

A.Scheduled Tribe students from Class VI to XII in a residential setting

B.Only day-scholar students of Class I–V in urban municipal schools

C.Only pre-primary tribal children in Anganwadi centres

D.Only adult learners enrolled in National Institute of Open Schooling centres

Explanation: EMRS are residential schools under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs framework, aimed mainly at Scheduled Tribe students typically from Class VI to XII. NESTS coordinates standards and ESSE recruitment for these schools.

2The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) functions as an autonomous organisation under which Union Ministry?

A.Ministry of Tribal Affairs

B.Ministry of Education as a CBSE regional office

C.Ministry of Home Affairs

D.Ministry of Rural Development

Explanation: NESTS is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and conducts the EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) for teaching and non-teaching posts in EMRS.

3Which constitutional provision most directly directs the State to promote the educational interests of weaker sections including Scheduled Tribes?

A.Article 46 — Directive Principle on educational and economic interests of weaker sections

B.Article 14 — equality before law only

C.Article 51A — Fundamental Duties list

D.Article 370 — special status provision (repealed for J&K)

Explanation: Article 46 (Directive Principles) directs the State to promote with special care the educational and economic interests of weaker sections, including SCs and STs. EMRS policy aligns with this protective education framework.

4Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India is levied on the supply of goods and services under which constitutional amendment?

A.101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016

B.42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976

C.73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992

D.86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002

Explanation: The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016 enabled GST by inserting Articles 246A, 269A and 279A and amending the Seventh Schedule. GST replaced many indirect taxes with a unified structure.

5The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?

A.Eight states (Rajasthan, Gujarat, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram)

B.Five states only (Rajasthan, Gujarat, MP, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal)

C.Twelve states including all southern coastal states

D.Only three northeastern states (Tripura, Mizoram, Assam)

Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) crosses eight Indian states: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. This is a common EMRS GA geography fact.

6Photosynthesis in green plants primarily occurs in which organelle?

A.Chloroplast — contains chlorophyll for light-dependent reactions

B.Mitochondria — site of aerobic respiration

C.Ribosome — protein synthesis site

D.Golgi apparatus — packaging of proteins

Explanation: Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and the thylakoid membranes where light-dependent reactions occur; the Calvin cycle fixes CO₂ in the stroma. This is foundational school science tested in GA sections.

7The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 — commonly called PESA — primarily empowers:

A.Gram sabhas in Scheduled Areas to safeguard tribal traditions and self-governance

B.Private mining companies to lease all tribal forest land automatically

C.State legislatures to abolish tribal autonomous councils

D.Urban municipal corporations in metropolitan cities

Explanation: PESA extends Panchayati Raj to Scheduled Areas with emphasis on gram sabha authority over local resources, customs and development planning, respecting tribal self-governance.

8Who is the constitutional head of the Union Executive in India?

A.President of India

B.Prime Minister

C.Chief Justice of India

D.Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Explanation: Under Article 53, executive power of the Union is vested in the President, exercised directly or through officers subordinate. The Prime Minister heads the Council of Ministers aiding and advising the President.

9In a certain code, TEACH is written as UFBDI. How is LEARN written in the same code?

A.MFBSO

B.MFBSQ

C.MFBRO

D.MEZRO

Explanation: Each letter shifts +1: L→M, E→F, A→B, R→S, N→O. Hence LEARN becomes MFBSO. Letter-shift coding is common in ESSE reasoning.

10Find the next term: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

A.42

B.40

C.44

D.38

Explanation: Differences are +4, +6, +8, +10; the next difference is +12. So 30 + 12 = 42. Quadratic-style series appear frequently in aptitude papers.

About the EMRS PGT Exam

EMRS Post Graduate Teacher recruitment is conducted by NESTS through the EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) for senior-secondary teaching posts in Eklavya Model Residential Schools across India. Candidates face a two-tier process: a Tier-I OMR preliminary paper that screens on general awareness, reasoning, ICT, teaching aptitude and domain knowledge (experiential pedagogy and NEP 2020), plus a qualifying English–Hindi language test; then a Tier-II subject-knowledge exam (objective + descriptive) that alone determines PGT merit. Recent cycles advertised about 1,460 PGT vacancies across subjects such as English, Hindi, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Commerce, Economics and Computer Science. This free 100-question bank focuses on the common Tier-I syllabus every PGT aspirant must clear.

Assessment

Selection via EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE): Tier-I Preliminary (qualifying for shortlisting) and Tier-II Subject Knowledge (merit-deciding). Tier-I: 120 MCQs total — scored Parts I–V (General Awareness 10, Reasoning Ability 15, Knowledge of ICT 15, Teaching Aptitude 30, Domain Knowledge 30 = experiential/case ~20 + NEP-2020 ~10) plus Part-VI Language Competency (General English & General Hindi, 10 each) as a qualifying section. Tier-II: 40 objective (40 marks) + 15 descriptive (60 marks) = 100 marks in 3 hours on the opted PGT subject. Negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong objective answer is widely reported for ESSE-2025.

Time Limit

Tier-I: 2 hours 30 minutes (ESSE-2025 PGT). Tier-II: 3 hours.

Passing Score

Tier-I: language Part-VI minimum 40% (widely reported); Parts I–V used for category-wise shortlisting (about 1:10). Final PGT merit based only on Tier-II. Cut-offs are notified after each stage.

Exam Fee

Female/SC/ST/PwBD: ₹500 processing fee (application fee ₹0). Other candidates: ₹1,500 + ₹500 = ₹2,000 for PGT (ESSE-2025 notification). Confirm live bulletin for revisions. (National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs)

EMRS PGT Exam Content Outline

10%

General Awareness

Indian polity, history, geography, economy, science & technology, current affairs and education/tribal-policy awareness relevant to EMRS teachers.

15%

Reasoning Ability

Verbal and non-verbal reasoning: series, analogies, coding-decoding, syllogism, seating, puzzles, directions, blood relations and classification.

15%

Knowledge of ICT

Hardware/software basics, operating systems, MS Office, networks, internet, email, cyber security, digital classroom tools and educational ICT applications.

30%

Teaching Aptitude

Nature and objectives of teaching, learner characteristics, factors affecting teaching, methods, teaching aids, evaluation systems and classroom management.

30%

Domain Knowledge

Experiential and activity-based pedagogy, case-study classroom scenarios, and National Education Policy 2020 themes for school education.

Qualifying

Language Competency (English & Hindi)

General English grammar, vocabulary and comprehension; General Hindi sandhi, samasa, synonyms/antonyms, idioms and unseen passages — minimum qualifying marks required.

How to Pass the EMRS PGT Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Tier-I: language Part-VI minimum 40% (widely reported); Parts I–V used for category-wise shortlisting (about 1:10). Final PGT merit based only on Tier-II. Cut-offs are notified after each stage.
Assessment: Selection via EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE): Tier-I Preliminary (qualifying for shortlisting) and Tier-II Subject Knowledge (merit-deciding). Tier-I: 120 MCQs total — scored Parts I–V (General Awareness 10, Reasoning Ability 15, Knowledge of ICT 15, Teaching Aptitude 30, Domain Knowledge 30 = experiential/case ~20 + NEP-2020 ~10) plus Part-VI Language Competency (General English & General Hindi, 10 each) as a qualifying section. Tier-II: 40 objective (40 marks) + 15 descriptive (60 marks) = 100 marks in 3 hours on the opted PGT subject. Negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong objective answer is widely reported for ESSE-2025.
Time limit: Tier-I: 2 hours 30 minutes (ESSE-2025 PGT). Tier-II: 3 hours.
Exam fee: Female/SC/ST/PwBD: ₹500 processing fee (application fee ₹0). Other candidates: ₹1,500 + ₹500 = ₹2,000 for PGT (ESSE-2025 notification). Confirm live bulletin for revisions.

Keys to Passing

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Focus on highest-weighted sections
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EMRS PGT Study Tips from Top Performers

1Treat Part-VI Language Competency as non-negotiable — practise English and Hindi daily until you are safely above the 40% qualifying bar.

2Allocate the largest revision blocks to Teaching Aptitude and Domain Knowledge (60 of 100 scored marks).

3Read NEP 2020 school-education chapters closely: foundational literacy, 5+3+3+4 structure, multidisciplinary learning, assessment reform and teacher development.

4Practise experiential and case-based items: project work, activity methods, constructivist classrooms and inclusive strategies for tribal residential schools.

5Drill ICT with classroom-application framing (LMS, digital content, cyber safety) rather than only hardware trivia.

6Take timed Tier-I mocks with 1/3 negative marking; avoid random guessing on doubtful items.

7For Tier-II, build subject depth and descriptive answer-writing early — merit depends only on that paper.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the selection process for EMRS PGT?

ESSE selection for PGT has two stages: Tier-I Preliminary (qualifying for shortlisting, typically about 1:10 against vacancies) and Tier-II Subject Knowledge Examination. Final merit for PGT posts is based on Tier-II performance only.

How many questions are in EMRS PGT Tier-I?

Tier-I has 100 scored MCQs across General Awareness, Reasoning, ICT, Teaching Aptitude and Domain Knowledge, plus a 20-mark qualifying Language Competency Test (English and Hindi). Duration is 2 hours 30 minutes (ESSE-2025 PGT session timing).

Is there negative marking in EMRS ESSE PGT?

Yes. For ESSE-2025 objective sections, a negative marking of one-third (1/3) mark for each incorrect answer is widely reported in the pattern summaries aligned to the NESTS notification.

What is tested in EMRS PGT Domain Knowledge?

Domain Knowledge (30 marks) focuses on experiential/activity-based and case-study pedagogy (about 20 marks) and National Education Policy 2020 (about 10 marks), not the candidate's optional teaching subject.

Is the Language Competency Test compulsory for EMRS PGT?

Yes. Part-VI (General English and General Hindi) is qualifying with a minimum of 40% marks together (8/20). Candidates who fail to secure that minimum do not have Parts I–V evaluated for shortlisting.

What is the application fee for EMRS PGT?

Under ESSE-2025, Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates pay ₹500 processing fee only. Other PGT applicants pay ₹1,500 application fee plus ₹500 processing fee (₹2,000 total).

What educational qualification is required for EMRS PGT?

A Master's degree in the relevant subject (with the percentage prescribed in the notification) and a B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution, or other equivalent routes listed in the ESSE bulletin.

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