Applicants must be officers from Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administrations, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, recognized research institutions, semi-Government or autonomous bodies, or statutory organizations. They must meet one of the following criteria:
- Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in their parent cadre or department.
- Having five years of regular service in the pre-revised Pay Band-3 (Rs. 15600-39100) with Grade Pay of Rs. 7600 (Pay Matrix Level-12: Rs. 78800-209200) or equivalent in their parent cadre or department.