Candidates must meet one of the following criteria for appointment on deputation basis:
- Officers of Central/State/Union Territory Government, Universities, Statutory/Autonomous Bodies, or Research and Development Organizations holding analogous posts on a regular basis.
- Officers of the Central Government of Under Secretary or equivalent level who have rendered five years of regular service in the Pay Matrix Level-12 (Rs. 78,800-2,09,200) as per 7th CPC (or Grade Pay Rs. 7,600/- as per 6th CPC, pre-revised).