• Academic eligibility requirements are uniformly applicable to candidates of all categories (GEN, OBC, SC, ST, PWD, etc.).
• B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engineering) / 5-year Integrated M.Tech. with a minimum of 60%* aggregate marks in Computer Science / Computer Engineering.
• Those having qualifying degree in branches like Information Technology, Master of Computer Applications, etc. are not eligible.

Appointment in all the units shall be as a Scientific Officer 'C' (SO/C) in the Level 10 - ₹56,100 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.

Appointment will be at the beginning of the pay scale with OCES TSOs getting two or three increments depending on their performance during the OCES program. For details refer to http://www.hbni.ac.in/students/F2MTech_MPhil_PGD_Guidelines.pdf.

DGFS Fellows will be getting three or four increments depending on their performance in M. Tech. / M. Chem. Engg. and four-month Orientation Course for DGFS Fellows (OCDF). However, DGFS Fellows whose performance in the M.Tech./M.Chem.Engg. and OCDF programs is below a specified threshold will get zero increments.

Monthly emoluments (with three increments) at the time of joining including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance at the present Mumbai rate, will be approximately ₹84,000.

In addition, other Allowances such as Leave Travel Concession by air, every year up to first eight years (subject to conditions) and once in two years thereafter, Children's Education Allowance and Professional Update Allowance are also payable.

A comprehensive Contributory Health Service Scheme or equivalent for employees and their dependent family members is also available at all DAE Units.

Selection to OCES / DGFS - 2018 is a two-step process: Screening to short-list candidates followed by Selection Interviews of the short-listed candidates.