Appointments

Important constitutional and statutory posts and their appointing authority — the durable framework behind current-affairs "appointments" — a quick reference for competitive exams. Track current post-holders from the latest current affairs.

Key Posts & Appointing Authority

PostAppointed / Elected By
President of IndiaElected by an electoral college
Vice-PresidentElected by members of both Houses of Parliament
Prime MinisterAppointed by the President (leader of Lok Sabha majority)
Chief Justice & Supreme Court JudgesAppointed by the President
Governor of a StateAppointed by the President
Chief MinisterAppointed by the Governor
Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG)Appointed by the President
Attorney General of IndiaAppointed by the President
Chief Election CommissionerAppointed by the President
Chairman & Members of UPSCAppointed by the President
RBI GovernorAppointed by the Central Government

Note: This table covers the appointing authority (which does not change). For the names of the current post-holders, refer to the latest current affairs.