Article 58 of CoI : Article 58: Qualifications for election as President.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh is a 40-year-old Indian citizen who has been actively involved in politics for the past 15 years. He has previously served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha (House of the People). Rajesh is currently not holding any office of profit under the Government of India, any State Government, or any local authority. Given his age, citizenship, and previous qualification as an MP, Rajesh is eligible to run for the office of the President of India.

Example 2:

Anita is a 50-year-old Indian citizen who has a successful career in the private sector. She has never held any political office but is interested in running for the President of India. Despite her age and citizenship, Anita is not eligible to run for President because she has never been qualified for election as a member of the House of the People (Lok Sabha).

Example 3:

Vikram is a 60-year-old Indian citizen who is currently serving as the Governor of a State. He has previously been elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) but not as a Member of Parliament. Since the position of Governor is not considered an office of profit under the Government, Vikram is eligible to run for the office of the President of India, provided he meets the other qualifications.

Example 4:

Sunita is a 45-year-old Indian citizen who is currently serving as a Cabinet Minister in the Union Government. She has also previously served as an MP in the Lok Sabha. Since being a Minister is not considered an office of profit under the Government, Sunita is eligible to run for the office of the President of India.

Example 5:

Ramesh is a 38-year-old Indian citizen who is currently employed as a senior bureaucrat in a State Government. Despite his age and citizenship, Ramesh is not eligible to run for the office of the President of India because he holds an office of profit under the State Government.