(1) Any person having a degree of a recognised University preferably with Social Science or Psychology as one of the subjects, and minimum experience of two years in Social Work, Child Psychiatry or Family Counselling shall be eligible for empanelment as counsellor.
Provided that the minimum academic qualifications may be relaxed in exceptional circumstances.
Provided further that preference may be given to women having the requisite qualification.
Provided also that person shall not be eligible for empanelment for the post of Counsellor unless he has attained the age of 35 (Thirty Five) years.
(2) A candidate who-
(a) has been a Judge; or
(b) has experience of Counselling in family matters and other requisite qualifications being equal, shall be given preference over other candidate(s) in the matter of empanelment.