Constitution Section 60 — Oath or affirmation by the President

Part V — THE UNION — The President and Vice-President

Constitutional

Summary

Before taking office, the President or anyone acting as President must take an oath or make a solemn promise. This is done in front of the Chief Justice of India, or if the Chief Justice is not available, the most senior judge of the Supreme Court who is present. The oath or affirmation requires the person to swear or affirm that they will faithfully carry out the duties of the President, protect the Constitution and the law to the best of their ability, and dedicate themselves to serving the people of India.

Official Text

Every President and every person acting as President or discharging the functions of the President shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe in the presence of the Chief Justice of India or, in his absence, the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court available, an oath or affirmation in the following form, that is to say—"I, A.B., do swear in the name of God that I will faithfully execute the office solemnly affirm of President (or discharge the functions of the President) of India and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of India.".