- be not more than 28 years of age as on the 30th September 2015
- hold a first-class M.Sc./M.Tech. degree in Earth System Sciences or a related field with a valid CSIR-UGC NET qualification for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Note:- The selected candidates will be required to register for a Ph.D. degree after completion of the coursework within a year from the date of joining.