Section 332(c) in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
(c)'Qualified Officer' means an officer who acquires or possesses such qualifications as may be laid down by the Chief of the Naval Staff and which, in his opinion, qualify the officer to perform the ordinary duties of an officer of the Indian Navy of corresponding rank and seniority in the class of vessel in which he is serving;