- For Generalist Officers: A Graduate or Post Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in either of the qualifying examinations.
- For Hindi (Rajbhasha) Officers: A Master's Degree from a recognized University with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in one of the following combinations:
- Hindi with English as a subject at the degree level.
- English with Hindi as a subject at the degree level.
- Any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a subject at the degree level.
- Any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a subject at the degree level.
Note: The final result of the qualifying examination must have been declared on or before 30.11.2025.