The EMRS TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) exam—conducted by NESTS (formerly under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs)—serves as a gateway for recruiting qualified graduate-level teachers. A clear understanding of the official syllabus ensures precise preparation, enhanced confidence, and better performance.

Exam Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)
Post	Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)
Mode	CBT/OMR
Question Type	Objective (MCQ)
Total Questions	150
Total Marks	150
Negative Marking	Yes (0.25 for each wrong answer)
Duration	180 minutes (3 hours)
Paper Language	Bilingual (English & Hindi) except language sections

Exam Pattern

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Remarks
General Awareness	10	10	Static GK & Current Affairs
Reasoning Ability	10	10	Analytical & Logical Reasoning
Knowledge of ICT	10	10	Computer Basics & Applications
Teaching Aptitude	10	10	Pedagogy, NEP 2020, Assessment
Subject-Specific (Domain)	80	80	Graduation-level depth
Language Competency*	30	30	Qualifying only: Hindi, English, Regional
Total	150	150	—

*Language Competency is qualifying; minimum 40% required in each language.

Subjects-Wise Syllabus (In Tables)

1) General Awareness

Theme	Detailed Topics
Indian Polity & Economy	Constitution basics, fundamental rights & duties, Parliament & State Legislatures, Judiciary, Budgeting, Fiscal policy, Five-Year plans (legacy understanding), economic terms
History & Culture	Ancient to Modern India timelines, national movements, freedom struggle, art forms, festivals, heritage sites
Geography & Environment	Physical features, climate, rivers, soils, agriculture, resources, biodiversity, environmental issues & policies
Science & Technology	Basic physics, chemistry, biology in daily life, space & defense updates, ICT in governance, emerging technologies (overview)
Current Affairs	National & international events, government schemes (education/tribal welfare), awards, sports, important days

2) Reasoning Ability

Area	Detailed Topics
Verbal Reasoning	Analogy, classification, series (number/letter), coding-decoding, direction sense, blood relations
Logic	Syllogism, statement & conclusion, assertion-reason, cause-effect, course of action
Puzzles	Linear/circular seating, ordering & ranking, scheduling basics
Data Handling (basic)	Simple tables, bar/line graphs (interpretation level only)

3) Knowledge of ICT

Module	Detailed Topics
Computer Fundamentals	Input/output devices, memory & storage, number systems (basics), peripherals, OS concepts
Productivity Tools	MS Word (formatting, references), Excel (formulas, charts, sorting/filtering), PowerPoint (layouts, media, exporting)
Internet & Email	Browsers, search operators, email etiquette, attachments, cloud basics
Security & Networks	Passwords, phishing, malware, firewalls, LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi basics, safe classroom tech use
ICT in Teaching	Digital content, classroom AV tools, LMS basics, online assessment hygiene

4) Teaching Aptitude (Pedagogy)

Pedagogic Strand	Detailed Topics
Learner & Learning	Child development basics, learning theories (behaviorist, cognitivist, constructivist), motivation, individual differences
Planning & Methods	Lesson planning, Bloom’s taxonomy, activity-based learning, inclusive strategies, experiential learning
Assessment	Formative vs summative, rubrics, feedback, remediation, basic statistics (item analysis idea level)
Classroom Management	Discipline, engagement, time management, communication, managing diversity
Policy Literacy	NEP 2020 essentials, competency-based education, foundational literacy & numeracy emphasis

5) Subject-Specific (Domain) – Outline Tables

Mathematics

Unit	Key Topics (Graduation-aligned)
Number & Algebra	Sets, relations, functions, polynomials, linear & quadratic equations, progressions, complex numbers (intro)
Geometry & Trigonometry	Euclidean geometry basics, coordinate geometry (2D), triangles & circles (properties), trigonometric identities & applications
Calculus (Basic)	Limits, continuity, differentiation concepts, basic applications (rate of change, tangents)
Statistics & Probability	Measures of central tendency & dispersion, correlation (idea), probability axioms, simple distributions
Pedagogic Link	Problem-posing, visual proofs, math lab ideas, error analysis

Science (Integrated)

Discipline	Key Topics
Physics	Units & dimensions, motion & forces (basic), work-energy, heat & temperature, electricity (Ohm’s law), optics (intro)
Chemistry	Matter & its states, atomic structure (intro), periodic classification (idea), bonding (basic), acids/bases/salts, everyday chemistry
Biology	Cell & tissues, plant & animal physiology (overview), health & diseases, biodiversity & environment
Scientific Temper	Experimentation, safety, data recording, projects & demonstrations

Social Studies

Component	Key Topics
History	Ancient to Modern timelines, medieval developments, colonialism & nationalism, freedom struggle, post-independence themes
Geography	Earth & landforms, climate, resources, agriculture, population, maps & diagrams
Political Science	Constitution, federalism, rights & duties, electoral process, local government, citizenship
Economics	Basic concepts (demand/supply), sectors of economy, national income idea, banking & money, budgeting
Pedagogy	Timelines, maps, debates, simulations, project-based learning

English

Area	Key Topics
Grammar	Parts of speech, tenses, subject-verb agreement, modals, prepositions, voice, reported speech
Vocabulary	Synonyms/antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms & phrases, collocations
Reading & Writing	RC passages (fact/inference/tone), note-making, paragraphing, précis, letter/article/report basics
Literary Sense	Prose/poetry/drama appreciation (theme, devices, tone), figurative language

Hindi

क्षेत्र	मुख्य विषय
व्याकरण	समास, सन्धि, उपसर्ग-प्रत्यय, वाक्य-रचना, विराम-चिन्ह, शुद्ध-अशुद्ध, मुहावरे-लोकोक्तियाँ
शब्द-भंडार	पर्यायवाची-विलोम, वर्तनी, शब्द-युग्म, तत्सम-तद्भव
पठन-लेखन	गद्य/काव्य बोध, अनुच्छेद/प्रबंध लेखन, पत्र/अनुज्ञापन/रिपोर्ट
साहित्य बोध	काव्य-रस/अलंकार, गद्य-विधाएँ, प्रमुख कवि-लेखक (आलोचनात्मक दृष्टि)

6) Language Competency (Qualifying)

Language	Focus Areas
General Hindi	व्याकरण, शब्द-भंडार, पठन-बोध, वाक्य-संरचना, त्रुटि-शोधन
General English	Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, error spotting, sentence improvement
Regional Language	Grammar fundamentals, vocabulary, comprehension, usage

Marks Distribution

Section	Marks
General Awareness	10
Reasoning Ability	10
Knowledge of ICT	10
Teaching Aptitude	10
Subject-Specific (Domain)	80
Language Competency*	30

*Qualifying only; not added to merit but mandatory to pass.

Syllabus PDF Download

The official EMRS/NESTS recruitment page releases the detailed syllabus PDF with the notification. Visit the recruitment section periodically and download the latest PDF for your subject once available.

Recommended Books

Section	Recommended Books/Resources
General Awareness	Lucent’s GK; monthly current affairs magazines/compilations; yearbooks
Reasoning Ability	R.S. Aggarwal – Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning; practice workbooks
ICT	Computer Awareness (Arihant/other), MS Office guides, cyber safety primers
Teaching Aptitude	NCERT pedagogy notes; teaching aptitude handbooks; NEP 2020 summary documents
Mathematics	Graduation-aligned texts; problem banks; exemplar-style practice
Science	Fundamental physics/chemistry/biology texts; lab-oriented examples
Social Studies	Standard Indian history, polity, geography, economics primers; atlas
English	Wren & Martin; vocabulary builders; RC practice sets
Hindi	Samanya Hindi (standard publishers); व्याकरण संदर्भ-पुस्तकें

Preparation Strategy

1. Decode the Pattern: Allocate time by weightage—Domain (largest), then quick-gain sections (Reasoning/ICT/Teaching Aptitude), and daily GA.
2. Concept → Practice → Review: For each topic, learn core ideas, solve MCQs, and audit mistakes weekly.
3. Language Is Mandatory: Even though qualifying, failing any language nullifies the attempt. Practice comprehension and grammar drills.
4. Mock Tests & Timing: Attempt full-length mocks; learn to skip traps, manage time, and sustain accuracy under pressure.
5. NEP & Classroom Thinking: Prepare short notes on NEP 2020, inclusive education, and assessment strategies.
6. Curate a Revision Notebook: Keep formulas, dates, definitions, and pedagogy frames in one place for rapid revisions.

Specialization & Career Scope

As a TGT in EMRS, you teach in a residential, resource-enriched environment serving tribal communities. With experience and performance, career progression pathways include PGT, Vice-Principal, and Principal roles. Continuous professional development, ICT-enabled teaching, and community engagement strengthen long-term growth.

Conclusion

The EMRS TGT Syllabus 2025 integrates academic depth with practical teaching competence. Build fundamentals, practice deliberately, keep language and pedagogy strong, and revise consistently. With a disciplined plan and the tables above as your roadmap, you can cover the entire scope confidently and maximize your score.

Important FAQs

Q1. How many questions are there in the EMRS TGT exam?
150 objective questions.

Q2. Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong response.

Q3. What is the exam duration?
180 minutes (3 hours).

Q4. Is the language section part of merit?
No, it is qualifying; you must score the minimum required in each language.

Q5. Where can I download the official syllabus PDF?
From the official EMRS/NESTS recruitment page when the latest notification is released.