(2)A person shall be qualified to have his name entered in the roll of scientific advisers, if he-(i)holds a degree in science, engineering, technology or equivalent;(ii)[ has at least fifteen years' technical, practical or research experience; and] [Substituted by Notification No. G.S.R. 523(E), dated 16.5.2016 (w.e.f. 2.5.2003).](iii)he holds or has held a responsible post in a scientific or technical department of the Central or State Government or in any organisation.