The eligibility age range to apply for the exam is that the candidate must be born between 17 January 2000 and3 0 December 2003 (both days inclusive). In terms of qualification following criteria applies:
Group X: Passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics, Physics, and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English or Passed 3-year Diploma Course in Engineering in any stream with an aggregate 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in diploma (or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course).
Group Y: {Except Automobile Technician, Indian Air Force (Police), Indian Air Force (Security), Medical Assistant and Musician} Trades: Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English OR Passed two years vocational course from Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in the vocational course or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in Vocational Course.
Group ‘Y’ Medical Assistant Trade Only. Passed 10+2/Intermediate/ equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from an Educational Board listed as COBSE member with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.