New Delhi, January 6, 2026 — The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has officially released the EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) Answer Key 2025 for both teaching and non-teaching positions. Candidates who appeared in the written examinations for various posts can now check and download the provisional answer key and their scanned OMR response sheets from the official portal nests.tribal.gov.in.
The EMRS ESSE 2025 was conducted in December 2025 for recruitment across 7,267 vacancies, including posts such as Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Hostel Warden (Male and Female), Female Staff Nurse, Accountant, Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Lab Attendant.
Answer Key Release: Key Overview
The provisional EMRS Answer Key 2025 was published on January 5, 2026 on the official NESTS recruitment portal. Candidates can use this answer key to cross-verify their answers, calculate estimated scores and assess their chances of qualifying for the next stages of selection.
Details in the Answer Key
The PDFs include:
- Correct answers for all questions
- Candidate’s scanned OMR response sheet
- Post-wise and subject-wise answer keys
These details help candidates estimate their performance before the results are officially declared.
How to Download the EMRS 2025 Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps to download the answer key and response sheet:
- Visit the official EMRS recruitment website at nests.tribal.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on the “Recruitment” or ESSE Schedule 2025 section.
- Look for the Answer Key link corresponding to your exam post.
- Enter your roll number and date of birth to log in.
- Your provisional answer key and OMR response sheet will appear on the screen.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Using the answer key, candidates can estimate their marks and compare their answers for all sections of the exam.
Objections: Window Now Open
The authorities have also opened the objection facility for the provisional answer key. Candidates who find discrepancies can raise objections within the specified window.
How to Raise Objections
To challenge a particular answer in the provisional key:
- Visit the official NESTS portal and log in with your credentials.
- Navigate to the Answer Key/Objection section.
- Choose the specific question(s) you wish to challenge.
- Upload valid supporting documents or textbook references that justify your claim.
- Pay the non-refundable objection fee (typically ₹1000 per question).
- Submit your objection before the deadline.
Only objections submitted with proof and payment will be taken up for review by NESTS.
The objection window is generally open for a few days after the answer key release. According to multiple recruitment updates, candidates may have until January 9, 2026 (11:59 pm) to submit their challenges.
Marks Estimation and Final Selection
Using the provisional answer key, candidates can calculate their tentative scores before the result. The marking scheme typically awards +1 for a correct answer, with negative marking applied for incorrect responses. Candidates are advised to refer to the official marking rules for precise score calculation.
Once all objections are reviewed and the final answer key is published, NESTS will prepare the EMRS SSE 2025 results. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stages of selection, which may include subject knowledge examinations or interviews depending on the post applied for.
Context: EMRS Recruitment Drive 2025
The EMRS recruitment process was launched to fill thousands of teaching and non-teaching vacancies across the Eklavya Model Residential Schools network. The written exams were held on December 13, 14 and 21, 2025, attracting a large number of applicants nationwide.
This answer key release is a key milestone in the selection process, offering transparency and an opportunity for candidates to ensure their responses are correctly evaluated.
What Happens Next?
After the objection window closes and final answer keys are released:
- NESTS will issue the official results based on final answer keys.
- Candidates qualifying the Tier-1 phase may progress to the respective next selection rounds.
- Final appointment letters will be issued following document verification and other required formalities.
Candidates are advised to keep updating themselves through the official website nests.tribal.gov.in to avoid missing deadlines or official notifications.
