<Li> be a member of the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha . If the person chosen as the prime minister is neither a member of the Lok Sabha nor the Rajya Sabha at the time of selection, they must become a member of either of the houses within six months . </Li> <Li> be above 25 years of age if they are a member of the Lok Sabha, or, above 30 years of age if they are a member of the Rajya Sabha . </Li> <Li> not hold any office of profit under the Government of India or the government of any state or under any local or other authority subject to the control of any of the said governments . </Li> <P> If however a candidate is elected as the prime minister they must vacate their post from any private or government company and may take up the post only on completion of their term . </P>

Role and function of prime minister of india