In order to join the executive committee, all applicants are required to submit a proposal of their departmental vision which outlines their provisional plan upon undertaking the executive role. Candidates are also required to undertake at least one interview consisting of the electoral board as defined in the constitution.

In most cases, executive positions can only be achieved by pre-existing members of the committee. However, external recruitment opportunities may be offered in rare instances. In these circumstances, prospective applicants must also submit the baseline application requirements as for a non-executive position.

During a normal executive election cycle, committee members are presented with an opportunity to display their merits through an extensive number of projects during the Purdah period, between January and February. Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates run as pairs and are elected by their electoral board in February. While other executive positions are elected in March. However, non-executives may also be appointed as successors during the operational year as a result of an executive resignation or unrenewed term.

Prior to 2017, the President was elected by a board consisting of every former President. This required an individual interview and confirmation with each.

Further details on the organisational structure of the committee, the application process, and application criteria can be found in the constitution.