He appoints the Chief Justice and the judges of Supreme Court and high courts.

He appoints the comptroller and auditor general of India, the chief election com-missioner and other election commission-ers, the chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission, the governors of states, the chairman and members of finance commission, and so on.

He appoints the attorney general of India and determines his remuneration. The attorney general holds office during the pleasure of the President.