EMRS Tier 1 Answer Key 2025-26 Released: Direct Link, Objection Window, and Next Steps
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has officially released the provisional answer keys and scanned OMR response sheets for the EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) 2025. This is a significant update for thousands of candidates who appeared for various teaching and non-teaching positions in December 2025.
Candidates can now cross-check their responses against the official key to estimate their qualifying chances for the next stage of the recruitment process.
EMRS ESSE 2025 Exam Overview
| Event | Details |
| Conducting Authority | National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) |
| Exam Name | EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) 2025 |
| Positions | TGT, PGT, Hostel Warden, Accountant, JSA, Lab Attendant |
| Exam Dates | December 13, 14, and 21, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release Date | January 5, 2026 |
| Objection Window | January 6 – January 9, 2026 |
| Official Website |
How to Download the EMRS Tier 1 Answer Key and OMR Sheet
To ensure transparency, NESTS provides candidates with their individual scanned OMR sheets along with the master answer key. Follow these steps to access your documents:
Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official NESTS recruitment website at nests.tribal.gov.in.
Navigate to Recruitment: Click on the "Recruitment" or "Latest Updates" section on the homepage.
Access the Login Link: Click on the link titled "Challenge Answer Key/Display of OMR Sheet for ESSE 2025."
Enter Credentials: Provide your Roll Number and Date of Birth (in DD/MM/YYYY format).
View and Download: Once logged in, you can view the official answer key and download your response sheet for comparison.
Marking Scheme and Score Calculation
Candidates can calculate their raw scores using the official marking pattern:
Correct Response: Award +1 mark for every right answer.
Incorrect Response: Deduct 0.25 marks (1/4th) for every wrong answer.
Unattempted Questions: No marks are added or deducted for questions left blank.
How to Raise Objections Against the Provisional Answer Key
If you find a discrepancy or believe an answer provided in the official key is incorrect, you have the right to challenge it.
Submission Mode: Challenges must be submitted exclusively through the online portal.
Processing Fee: A non-refundable fee (typically ₹1,000 per question) is required for each objection raised.
Supporting Evidence: Candidates must upload valid academic references or documents to justify their challenge.
Deadline: The window to raise objections closes on January 9, 2026.
Next Steps in the Recruitment Process
Final Answer Key: After reviewing all submitted challenges, subject matter experts will release the Final Answer Key. No further objections will be entertained after this.
Declaration of Results: The Tier 1 results will be prepared based on the Final Answer Key.
Skill Test/Interview: Depending on the post (such as JSA or PGT), shortlisted candidates will be called for Skill Tests, Interviews, or direct Document Verification.
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