Successful candidates will receive practical training under professional guidance meeting the training requirements of the relevant professional institutions.

(I) An acceptable degree in the relevant discipline from a Hong Kong university or equivalent (obtained in 2014 or after), or other non-degree qualifications acceptable to the relevant professional institutions (obtained in October 2013 or after) as follows : (a) FOR TOWN PLANNING GRADUATES - a degree in Town Planning or a qualification, which is acceptable to the Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP) as satisfying the academic requirements for exemption from the HKIP Qualifying Examination Part I and admission into the Qualifying Examination Part II; and (II) Be a permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of engagement unless specified otherwise.