Section 289(2) in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
(2)Sailors shall be selected as potential candidates for commissioned rank, as early as possible in their service careers, and Form C.W. 1 started as a general rule, before they reach the age limits given below:(a)Executive Branch - 22 years.(b)Engineering Branch - 25 years of age in case of Artificers and 28 years of age in case of Mechanicians.(c)[ Electrical Branch-25 years of age in the case of Artificers, 26 years of age in the case of non-Artificers of Electrical and Air Electrical Branches and 28 years of age in case of Mechanicians of Electrical and Air Electrical Branches.] [Substitued by S.R.O. 271, dated 9th September, 1969](d)Supply and Secretariat Branch - 24 years.
