EMRS Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Exam: Full Details

 

EMRS Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Exam: Full Details

The EMRS JSA refers to the Junior Secretariat Assistant post under Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), managed by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The recruitment is for non-teaching staff roles in tribal residential schools.

Current Recruitment (2025)

• Vacancies: 228 posts.
• Exam Date: 21st December 2025 (2:30 PM to 4:30 PM or 14:30 to 16:30 hours, as per sources).
• Selection Process:
1. Tier-I (Preliminary Exam) – Objective OMR-based.
2. Tier-II (Mains/Subject Knowledge Exam) – Objective/Descriptive (post-specific).
3. Tier-III – Typing/Skill Test (qualifying in nature, for shortlisted candidates in 1:3 ratio).
• The exam is part of the larger EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) 2025 with over 7,000 total vacancies across posts.

Exam Pattern (Based on 2023-2025 Pattern)

The pattern is consistent across recent recruitments. Tier-I is common and screening in nature.

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Topics Covered
Reasoning Ability	~30	30	Puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, coding-decoding, blood relations, etc.
Quantitative Aptitude	~30	30	Number system, arithmetic (percentage, profit-loss, SI/CI, time-speed-distance), data interpretation, etc.
General Awareness	~30	30	Current affairs, history, geography, polity, economy, science, tribal-related knowledge.
Language Competency (General English + General Hindi)	~20-30 (10 each)	20-30	Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, error detection (bilingual).
Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation	~10-20	10-20	MS Office, internet, basics of hardware/software, networking.
Total	130	130	2-3 hours duration

• Marking: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect.
• No marks deduction for unattempted questions.
• Tier-II focuses on administrative/office skills, typing accuracy, data entry, etc.
• Tier-III: Typing test (English/Hindi) – Speed and accuracy required.

EMRS Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Syllabus 2025

EMRS ESSE-2025 के Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) पोस्ट के लिए सिलेबस आधिकारिक रूप से NESTS द्वारा जारी किया गया है। परीक्षा दो मुख्य चरणों में होती है: Tier-I (Preliminary - Qualifying) और Tier-II (Subject Knowledge - Merit के लिए), उसके बाद Tier-III (Typing Test - Qualifying)।

Tier-I: Preliminary Exam (OMR-Based Objective, 130 Questions, 130 Marks, 2 घंटे)

नेगेटिव मार्किंग: 0.25 प्रति गलत उत्तर।

सेक्शन	प्रश्न/मार्क्स	मुख्य टॉपिक्स
Reasoning Ability	30	Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Data Sufficiency, Statement-based Questions (Verbal & Non-Verbal), Inequalities, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Series, Logical Reasoning.
Quantitative Aptitude	30	Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Mensuration, Data Interpretation (Tables, Charts), Algebra Basics.
General Awareness	30	General Knowledge & Current Affairs (राष्ट्रीय/अंतरराष्ट्रीय), Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Sports, Awards, Books & Authors, Important Days, Tribal Policies & Education Schemes (विशेष फोकस).
Language Competency Test (General English + General Hindi)	30 (15 English + 15 Hindi)	English: Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions), Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms), Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Idioms/Phrases. Hindi: व्याकरण, शब्दावली, वाक्य सुधार, समझबूझ, मुहावरे, पर्यायवाची/विलोम.
Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation	10	Computer Fundamentals, Operating System (Windows), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Keyboard Shortcuts, Internet & Email, Networking Basics, Cybersecurity.

Tier-II: Subject Knowledge Exam (Objective + Descriptive, 100 Marks, 3 घंटे)

• Objective Part: 40 प्रश्न (40 मार्क्स) - कंप्यूटर और ऑफिस एडमिनिस्ट्रेशन से संबंधित।
• Descriptive Part: 15 प्रश्न (60 मार्क्स) - लेटर राइटिंग, प्रिसिस, कॉम्प्रिहेंशन आदि। मुख्य टॉपिक्स:
• Fundamentals of Computer System
• Basics of Operating System
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) in detail
• Keyboard Shortcuts & Important Terms
• Computer Abbreviations
• Computer Networks
• Cyber Security & Internet
• Office Procedures: Filing, Noting, Drafting, Record Management
• Govt. Office Terminology, Data Entry, Administrative Skills

Tier-III: Typing Test (Qualifying Nature)

• English Typing: 35 wpm या Hindi Typing: 30 wpm (कंप्यूटर पर)।
• Accuracy और Speed पर आधारित। शॉर्टलिस्टेड कैंडिडेट्स (1:3 रेशियो) को बुलाया जाता है।
• फाइनल मेरिट Tier-II के मार्क्स पर आधारित (Typing क्वालीफाई करने के बाद)।

Syllabus Highlights (Key Topics)

• Reasoning Ability: Verbal/non-verbal reasoning, analogies, series, direction sense, logical deduction.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, averages, ratios, algebra basics, mensuration, statistics.
• General Awareness: Indian Constitution, tribal policies, education schemes, sports, awards, books/authors, important dates.
• English/Hindi: Synonyms/antonyms, idioms, sentence correction, reading comprehension.
• Computer Knowledge: Computer fundamentals, Windows OS, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint, email, cybersecurity basics.

For detailed official syllabus, refer to the NESTS/EMRS notification PDF (available on tribal.gov.in or emrs.tribal.gov.in).

Previous Year Question Paper (2023 Exam)

The last major EMRS JSA exam was held on 17th December 2023 (evening shift). Solving the 2023 paper is highly recommended as the pattern remains similar.

• Download Links for 2023 Paper (PDF):
• Official/Memory-based: Available on sites like Adda247, Career Power, SSCAdda, Testbook, or direct scanned PDF from sources like haryanajobs.org (search "EMRS JSA Question Paper 2023 PDF").
• Key insights from 2023 paper: Moderate difficulty, focus on reasoning puzzles, quant arithmetic, GK on current events/tribal affairs, basic computer questions.

Practicing the 2023 paper helps understand question types, difficulty, and time management. Many coaching sites (e.g., ixamBee, Testbook) provide memory-based papers with solutions.

·  MP Govt Jobs 2025 – Most popular, with thousands of vacancies (MPPSC, Vyapam, etc.).

·  Jobs in Bhopal / Bhopal Govt Jobs – High searches in the capital city.

·  Jobs in Indore / Indore Job Vacancies – Private jobs are strong due to the industrial hub.

·  Urgent Jobs in MP / Urgent Hiring Madhya Pradesh – For immediate joining roles.

·  Fresher Jobs in Madhya Pradesh – For 10th/12th/Graduate freshers.

·  Work from Home Jobs MP / Remote Jobs Madhya Pradesh – WFH trend is growing.

·  Driver Jobs in MP – Top category on OLX and Apna.

·  Office Assistant Madhya Pradesh / Admin Jobs Bhopal/Indore.

·  BPO Telecaller Jobs MP – High demand entry-level roles.

·  Receptionist Jobs in Madhya Pradesh / Front Office Jobs MP.

·  Computer Operator Jobs Bhopal – Common in MP Online and local offices.

·  Sales Marketing Jobs Indore / Business Development MP.

·  Teacher Jobs Madhya Pradesh – Private schools and government.

·  Security Guard Jobs Bhopal – Popular in local security services.

·  Private Jobs in MP / Job Vacancy Madhya Pradesh