How do you become an aide-de-camp to the President of India? Who can submit an application?

Last updated:Nov 22, 2024 12:52 IST

The position of Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India is critical in ensuring the smooth discharge of the President’s day-to-day responsibilities and administrative requirements

ADCs serve as a bridge between the Office of the President and various government departments, assisting with both official and informal assignments. (News18 Hindi)

The position of Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India is one of high honor and prestige within the Indian Armed Forces. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth execution of the President’s daily responsibilities and administrative requirements.

ADCs serve as a bridge between the Office of the President and various government departments, assisting with both official and informal assignments. Know who can serve as an ADC and how the selection process works.

Role and responsibilities

The President’s ADC performs several important duties:

• ADCs help organize and manage the president’s daily agenda, ensuring the seamless flow of meetings and events.
• ADCs serve as the main point of coordination between the Office of the President and various government agencies, facilitating effective communications and administrative processes.
• ADCs ensure the President’s security and compliance with protocol during all official and ceremonial events.
• ADCs assist the president with correspondence, travel arrangements, and other personal administrative matters.
• On some occasions, ADCs even represent the President at events or ceremonies if necessary.

Required qualifications and qualities

Becoming the President’s ADC requires rigorous qualifications and exceptional qualities. The selection process is conducted internally by the Indian Armed Forces, based on excellence in service delivery and leadership qualities. A rigorous interview process follows, assessing administrative, strategic and personal competencies.

• Officers are selected from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.
• There are five ADCs for the president: three from the Army, one from the Navy and one from the Air Force. An honorary ADC can also be appointed from the Territorial Army.
• Candidates must demonstrate exemplary performance and leadership qualities during their service.
• Proficiency in English and at least one Indian language is essential.
• Regular interaction with the President and senior officials requires excellent communication skills.
• Discipline, confidentiality and the ability to work under pressure are crucial qualities.
• Detailed background checks are conducted to ensure credibility and compliance with safety regulations.