Section 289(24)(a) in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
(a)In the case of Executive Branch Candidates. - The Board may recommend such candidates as qualified educationally for Branch List if considered suitable. Sailors so recommended shall be [ranked] [Substitued by S.R.O. 192, dated 10th September, 1973] Acting Petty Officer if not holding that or a higher [rank] [Substitued by S.R.O. 192, dated 10th September, 1973].