申請人必須: (一) 完成中五學業，或具同等學歷; (二) 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成績達第2級或以上，或具同等成績；及 (三) 通曉一般電腦操作（包括Microsoft Word和Excel）及中英文打字。 [註： 政府在聘任非公務員合約僱員時，2007年前的香港中學會考中國語文科和英國語文科(課程乙)E級成績，在行政上會被視為等同2007年或之後的香港中學會考中國語文科和英國語文科第2級成績。]

Candidates should have: (1) completed secondary 5, or equivalent; (2) Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; and (3) a good knowledge of the use of general computer softwares (including Microsoft Word and Excel) and Chinese and English typing skills. [Note: For non-civil service appointment purpose, ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 2’ in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.]