Constitution of India · Section Article 58
Qualifications for election as President
Article 58 — Qualifications for election as President
eligible for election as President unless he—
- (a) is a citizen of India,
- (b) has completed the age of thirty-five years, and
- (c) is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People. (2) A person shall not be eligible for election as 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. Explanation.—For the purposes of this article, a person shall not be deemed to hold any office of profit by reason only that he is the President or Vice-President of the Union or the Governor 1*** of any State or is a Minister either for the Union or for any State.
Plain English Summary
To be elected as the President of India, a person must be an Indian citizen, at least thirty-five years old, and eligible to be elected to the Lok Sabha (House of the People). Furthermore, a person cannot hold any government job or office that involves profit from the government.
Key Points
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Must have completed the age of 35 years.
- Must be qualified to be elected as a member of the Parliament (House of the People).
- Cannot hold any office of profit under the Government of India or any State government.
Why It Matters
This article sets the basic eligibility criteria that a candidate must meet before they can even be considered for the highest office in the country.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.