In India, constitutional positions are key offices established by the Constitution of India, responsible for the governance and functioning of the state. Below is a list of the primary constitutional positions:
- President of India
- The ceremonial head of state and the first citizen of India, vested with executive powers, and serves as the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces.
- Vice-President of India
- The second-highest constitutional office, who also serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
- Prime Minister of India
- The head of government, leading the executive branch and chairing the Council of Ministers.
- Chief Justice of India
- The head of the judiciary, presiding over the Supreme Court of India.
- Judges of the Supreme Court
- Justices who serve on the Supreme Court, adjudicating matters of national importance and constitutional issues.
- Governors of States
- The constitutional heads of states, appointed by the President, representing the Union in the states.
- Chief Ministers of States
- The heads of government in each state, responsible for state administration.
- Attorney General of India
- The chief legal advisor to the Government of India, representing the Union in legal matters.
- Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
- An independent authority responsible for auditing government accounts and ensuring financial transparency.
- Election Commissioners (Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners)
- Responsible for overseeing the conduct of free and fair elections in India, heading the Election Commission.
- Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha (House of the People), responsible for maintaining order and conducting proceedings.
- Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- Assists the Speaker and presides over the Lok Sabha in the Speaker’s absence.
- Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
- The Vice-President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman, presiding over the Rajya Sabha.
- Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
- Assists the Chairman and presides over the Rajya Sabha in the Chairman’s absence.
- Advocate General of States
- The chief legal advisor to state governments, representing states in legal proceedings.
- Chief Justices of High Courts
- The heads of the judiciary in each state, presiding over the respective High Courts.
- Judges of High Courts
- Justices serving in the High Courts, handling state-level judicial matters.
- Finance Commission Chairman and Members
- Appointed every five years to recommend the distribution of financial resources between the Union and the states.
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairperson and Members
- Responsible for protecting and promoting human rights in India.
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman and Members
- Oversee the recruitment and examination for civil services and other central government posts.
- State Public Service Commission (SPSC) Chairman and Members
- Handle recruitment for state government services.
- Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners (Central Information Commission)
- Oversee the implementation of the Right to Information Act at the central level.
- State Chief Information Commissioners and Information Commissioners
- Oversee the Right to Information Act at the state level.
These positions are critical to the functioning of India’s democratic framework, ensuring the separation of powers and the rule of law. If you need detailed roles or eligibility criteria for any specific position, let me know!