Candidates must possess the following qualifications from an Institute/University recognized by the relevant authorities (AICTE/NCVT/SCVT):
- Graduate Apprentices: A full-time 4-year Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Information Technology Engineering.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: A full-time 3-year Polytechnic diploma in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Information Technology Engineering.
- Technician (ITI) Apprentices: Matriculation (10th pass) along with a regular full-time ITI course in Electrician, Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant, Fitter, Welder, or Mechanic trades.