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:
- Tier-I (Preliminary Exam) – Objective OMR-based.
- Tier-II (Mains/Subject Knowledge Exam) –
Objective/Descriptive (post-specific).
- 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.
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