Candidates must have a M.A./M.Sc. degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% (50% for reserved candidates) in the subjects: Anthropology, Geography, Biostatistics, Economics, Development Studies, Political Science, Health Statistics, Mathematics, Population Education, Population Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Rural Development, and Statistics.
Candidates having a Master degree, other than above specified subjects with at least two years of work experience in Population and Health related fields are also eligible.