Candidates must possess:
- Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC NCL/PwD) in relevant subject from an Indian or accredited foreign university.
- UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / MH-SET or Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009/2016 (candidates with Ph.D. under 2009/2016 norms exempted from NET/SET).
- For Engineering / Technology / Management: B.E./B.Tech. and M.E./M.Tech. with First Class, or Master's in Business Administration with First Class and 2 years professional experience.
- For Computer Science: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. in relevant branch with First Class OR B.E./B.Tech. & MCA with First Class OR 3-year Graduation with Maths and MCA with First Class + 2 years experience.
- Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi Language.