Candidates must meet the following essential qualifications:
- Ph.D. in the relevant subject.
- OR
- Master's Degree in the relevant subject.
- Bachelor's Degree of 4/5 years with first division or equivalent overall grade point average.
- Published at least one research paper in a science citation index (SCI)/NAAS rated ≥4.0 Scopus Indexed / Thomson Reuters impact factor journal.
- Candidates with a postgraduate degree in Basic Sciences (3 years Bachelor's + 2 years Master's) must have the NET qualification.