Can a person who holds any office of profit under the Government of India or any State be eligible for election as Vice-President?
No, a person who holds any office of profit under the Government of India or any State cannot be eligible for election as Vice-President. This is stated in Article 65 (4) which mentions that "A person shall not be eligible for election as Vice-President if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State or under any local or other authority subject to the control of any of the said Governments."