Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (Main) or with Chemistry as one of the major subjects. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying degree examination for General Category, 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10 point scale) for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 50% aggregate marks or 5.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PWD candidates.