The minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is

Under Article 84, a person must be at least 30 years old to be chosen to the Rajya Sabha and at least 25 years old for the Lok Sabha (and for a State Legislative Assembly). Thirty-five years is the minimum age for the President and the Vice-President, while 21 years is the usual minimum for elected local bodies such as panchayats. This distinction is often tested.