Candidates must possess B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech./M.E. in one of the following specializations:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Design and Manufacturing
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical and Polymer Engineering
- Plastic Engineering
- Polymer Technology
Additionally, candidates must hold a Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course and be selected through National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC NET/GATE) or other National level examinations conducted by DST, DRDO, IISc, IIT, IISER, as per the Office Memorandum for revision of Research Emolument from the Ministry of Science & Technology.