The President of India is the constitutional head in federal republic government structure of India. President of India is the first citizen of India and according to the Article 53, part V, of the Indian constitution the President possesses the supreme executive power and is the supreme commander of Indian Armed Forces. The President of India represents the nation but does not not rule the nation, He/She has to act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers which is headed by the Prime Minister.

As per article 56 and 57 of the Indian constitution, the president is elected to the office for a Term of five years and can also be re-elected to that office. The Election of the President is done by an electoral college that consists of the elected members of the Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and Legislative Assemblies (Vidhan Sabha) of the States (article 54 & 55). Indian citizen with Qualifications- like having the age of 35 years or above; qualified to become the member of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and not holding any office of profit under Indian government- stands eligible for the office of the President.

The official residence of the President of India is called Rashtrapati Bhavan which is situated in New Delhi. The President of India holds Executive, Legislative, Financial, Judicial and Emergency Powers including high offices appointment, bestowing of top civilian and military awards.