how does a brother advance from master mason to worshipful master in a craft lodge under the grand lodge of india

Service as an installed Warden of a lodge is required before a Master Mason becomes eligible for election to the office of Worshipful Master, as the Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India states. In standard lodge practice, the previous year's Senior Warden is commonly nominated and elected in an uncontested election, as an article on the Regional Grand Lodge of Northern India's website notes.

Upon election, the Master-elect is presented at the pedestal to assent publicly to a summary of ancient charges and regulations before he can be installed 1. These charges require him to obey the moral law, submit to civil authority, avoid innovations in Masonry, pay proper respect to the Grand Master and Grand Lodge, and strictly govern the lodge's proceedings and the admission of candidates 1.