EMRS (TGT / PGT) 2026 — Eklavya Model Residential Schools Staff Selection Exam (ESSE - TGT & PGT) Free Online Mock Test Series

Prepare for Eklavya Model Residential Schools Staff Selection Exam (ESSE - TGT & PGT) (EMRS (TGT / PGT)) conducted by National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) with free online mock tests, sectional practice sets, and topic-wise drills on Mock Test Mama. Every practice paper is strictly aligned with the latest official exam pattern (General Awareness, Reasoning Ability & Knowledge of ICT (30 Qs), Teaching Aptitude & Experiential Pedagogy (NEP 2020) (20 Qs), Domain Knowledge & Subject Specific Syllabus (50 Qs), Language Competency (General English) (20 Qs)), marking scheme, and difficulty profile, complete with detailed step-by-step solutions and instant performance analytics.

Conducted by: National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) | Pay Scale: As per official 7th CPC / State Pay Matrix & applicable allowances

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Written Examination (120 Questions, 120 Marks, 180 Mins)

  • General Awareness, Reasoning Ability & Knowledge of ICT (30 Questions) — Logical Reasoning: Syllogism and Coded Inequalities, Blood Relations and Direction & Distance, Order & Ranking and Alpha-Numeric Series, Coding-Decoding and Analogy | Puzzles & Seating Arrangement: Linear and Circular Seating Arrangement, Floor, Box and Scheduling Puzzles, Data Sufficiency and Input-Output | Verbal Reasoning: Statement & Assumptions, Conclusions and Arguments, Cause & Effect and Course of Action, Classification, Venn Diagrams and Non-Verbal Series
  • Teaching Aptitude & Experiential Pedagogy (NEP 2020) (20 Questions) — Teaching Aptitude: Child Growth and Development, Theories of Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky, Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children with Special Needs, Learning and Pedagogy, Motivation, Assessment and Constructivism | Educational Issues: National Education Policy (NEP 2020), NCF and RTE Act 2009, Classroom Management, Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)
  • Domain Knowledge & Subject Specific Syllabus (50 Questions) — Current Affairs: National and International Current Events, Government Schemes, Summits, Awards and Sports, Union Budget, Economic Survey and Reports | Indian Polity: Constitutional Framework, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Parliament, Union & State Executive and Judiciary, Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies, Panchayati Raj | History: Ancient and Medieval Indian History, Art & Culture, Modern Indian History and Indian National Movement | Geography of India: Physical, Riverine, Climatic and Economic Geography of India, Environment, Biodiversity, Ecology and Climate Change | Indian Economy: National Income, Inflation, Fiscal & Monetary Policy, Banking System, RBI Functions, Financial Inclusion and NITI Aayog | General Science: Everyday Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (Biology), Space, Defence, Biotechnology and IT Advancements
  • Language Competency (General English) (20 Questions) — Reading Comprehension: Factual and Narrative Passages, Inference, Central Theme and Tone Questions, Contextual Vocabulary from Passages | Grammar & Usage: Error Detection / Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement and Correction, Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech, Subject-Verb Agreement, Tenses and Prepositions | Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms, Phrases and One-Word Substitution, Cloze Test and Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles and Sentence Rearrangement

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official examination pattern for EMRS (TGT / PGT) 2026?

The EMRS (TGT / PGT) (Eklavya Model Residential Schools Staff Selection Exam (ESSE - TGT & PGT)) examination conducted by National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) comprises 1 stage(s): Written Examination (120 Questions, 120 Marks, 180 minutes).

What are the sections and syllabus topics in EMRS (TGT / PGT)?

In Written Examination, the paper is divided into 4 section(s): General Awareness, Reasoning Ability & Knowledge of ICT (30 Qs), Teaching Aptitude & Experiential Pedagogy (NEP 2020) (20 Qs), Domain Knowledge & Subject Specific Syllabus (50 Qs), Language Competency (General English) (20 Qs). Each section tests core conceptual clarity, speed, and analytical application.

Is there negative marking in the EMRS (TGT / PGT) exam?

Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer, while each correct response awards +1 mark(s). Unattempted questions carry zero penalty.

In which languages is the EMRS (TGT / PGT) mock test series available?

EMRS (TGT / PGT) is officially supported in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Odia, Assamese, Urdu. On Mock Test Mama, you can practice full-length mock tests, sectional tests, and chapter-wise topic drills in your preferred exam language.

How can I attempt a free EMRS (TGT / PGT) online mock test with solutions?

You can start a free full-length EMRS (TGT / PGT) mock test immediately on Mock Test Mama (mocktestmama.in) by clicking "Start Free Test" on any Full Mock Set, Sectional Test, or Topic Drill card above—complete with a real CBT timer, instant score report, and step-by-step explanations.