(a)持有本港或海外大學頒授的榮譽學位(成績良好)(尤以社會科學學位為佳)，或具同等學歷；(b)在香港中學文憑考試或香港中學會考中國語文科和英國語文科考獲第2級或以上成績，或在2007年前的香港中學會考中國語文科和英國語文科(課程乙) 考獲E級或以上成績，或具同等學歷；(c)在取得學位後，具備不少於兩年與學術或地區研究、公共政策或公共事務相關的工作經驗；(d)具良好人際技巧；(e)對公共事務和政策有強烈興趣；以及(f)熟悉電腦應用及精通普通話者更佳。

Applicants should have (a) a good honours degree, preferably in the social sciences, from a local or overseas university or equivalent; (b) Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or Grade E or above in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007, or equivalent; (c) at least 2 years’ relevant post-degree working experience in academic or regional studies, public policy or public affairs; (d) good interpersonal skills; (e) strong interest in public affairs and policy; and (f) possession of good knowledge in computer applications and proficiency in Putonghua will be an advantage.