Indian citizenship, a Bachelor’s degree, English proficiency, and computer knowledge.
No addiction, physically and mentally robust, no criminal record, and unmarried status.
Generally 19 to 25 years for Armed Forces and Civil Services entrants. Those with experience can join up to 56 years of age.
Clear the SSC CGL exam, apply for Deputy Field Officer (DFO) position in Cabinet Secretariat, gain experience, then apply to RAW.
Clear UPSC CSE, get admitted to LBSNAA, post-training and performance evaluation, RAW may select you.
Join armed forces, gain experience, then apply to RAW.
Join IB, serve for few years, then apply to RAW.
Learn foreign languages, space technology, IT, financial information, and energy security.