Candidates must possess a Full-time First Class Engineering Degree from a recognized University/Institution in the relevant discipline. Specific requirements include:
- For Executive Director/Chief General Manager (FPI&IC): Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering with M.Tech/MS in Design. Certification in Project Management is an added advantage.
- For Asst General Manager (Maritime Business): Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Naval Architecture Engineering. Marine Engineering qualification, Postgraduate degree, or diploma in technology/management is an added advantage.
- For other Manager/Asst Manager/Engineer roles: First Class Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechanical/Aerospace, or Electrical/Aerospace.
First class is reckoned at 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST & PwD candidates). Candidates with CGPA/Credit systems must provide conversion to percentage.