No persons shall be eligible for appointment as Commissioner for persons with disabilities unless:-
(a) He/She is a Graduate from a recognized University, provided that preference shall be given to persons having recognized Degree or Diploma in social work or Law or management or human rights or rehabilitation or education of disabled person.
(b) Should have put in 25 years of regular service in a Group 'A' level post in Central/Union Territory Government:
Provided that one year of experience should have been in the field of empowerment of persons with disabilities or implementation of social sector/welfare schemes; or
(c) He/She has not attained the age of fifty-six years as on 1st January of the year of recruitment.
Note:- If, he/she is in service under the Central Government or the Union Territory Government, he/she shall seek retirement from such service before his/her appointment to the post.