Age: A candidate must have attained the age of 18 years and must have attained the age of 25 years on the first day of the January of the year in which the examination is held.

The upper age may be relaxed in respect of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes and such other categories of persons as may from time to time be notified in this behalf by the Government of India to the extent and subject to the conditions, notified in respect of category.

Educational Qualification: A candidate should have passed Matriculation examination or equivalent or higher examination from a recognised university or educational board.