申請人必須：
(a) 持有本港大學甲等或乙等榮譽學士或以上學位，或具同等學歷；
(b) 具有良好中英文書寫及會話能力，尤以在香港中學文憑考試或香港中學會考英國語文科和中國語文科考獲第2等級或以上的成績[參閱註(1)]，或同等學歷為佳；
(c) 具有良好人際交往技巧及演講能力；
(d) 對社會經濟研究有強烈興趣及／或相關經驗；
(e) 對公共事務及政策有強烈興趣；以及
(f) 熟悉電腦軟件運用及普通話水平良好者佔優。

[備註：申請人可能會被邀請參加筆試。]

Candidate should have:
(a) a first or second class honours bachelor’s degree, from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent;
(b) proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, Level 2 or above in English Language and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [See Note 1] ;
(c) good interpersonal and presentation skills;
(d) strong interest in and/or track record of socio-economic research;
(e) strong interest in public affairs and policy; and
(f) good knowledge in computer applications and proficiency in Putonghua will be an advantage.

[Remark: Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.]