Indian Presidents from 1950 to 2025:
The Presidents of India have played a crucial role in upholding the Constitution and democratic values of the nation. From Dr. Rajendra Prasad to Droupadi Murmu, each President has left an indelible mark on the history of India.
Since becoming a republic in 1950, India has seen a remarkable journey through the leadership of its Presidents, each leaving a unique mark on the nation’s history. The first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, served with distinction from 1950 to 1962 and remains the only one to have held office for two full terms.
Static GK notes are prepared in simple and easy format for the students. Along with this we have also added some important questions which are frequently asked (FAQs) for all competitive exams. These questions are based on previous years’ papers and cover high-weightage topics to help students in their preparation.
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Presidents of India 1950 to 2025: Full List with Tenures
The President of India is the ceremonial head of state and the highest constitutional authority in the country. Since the enactment of the Indian Constitution in 1950, India has had many distinguished individuals serve as its President. Here is a full list of Presidents of India from 1952 to 2025, including the years served.
| Sr. No. | Name of President | Period | Facts |
| 1. | Rajendra Prasad | 13 May 1952 – 13 May 1957; 13 May 1957 – 13 May 1962 | First President of India; Longest serving Indian President |
| 2. | Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan | 13 May 1962 – 13 May 1967 | First Vice President of India; Birth anniversary, 5th September, celebrate as Teacher Day |
| 3. | Zakir Hussain | 13 May 1967 – 3 May 1969 | |
| 4. | Varahagiri Venkata Giri | 3 May 1969 – 20 July 1969; 24 Aug 1969 – 24 Aug 1974 | |
| 5. | Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed | 24 Aug 1974 – 11 Feb 1977 | President during emergency declared |
| 6. | Neelam Sanjiva Reddy | 25 July 1977 – 25 July 1982 | Youngest President of the country |
| 7. | Zail Singh | 25 July 1982 – 25 July 1987 | |
| 8. | Ramaswamy Venkataraman | 25 July 1987 – 25 July 1992 | |
| 9. | Shankar Dayal Sharma | 25 July 1992 – 25 July 1997 | |
| 10. | Kocheril Raman Narayanan | 25 July 1997 – 25 July 2002 | |
| 11. | Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam | 25 July 2002 – 25 July 2007 | Also known as Missile man of India |
| 12. | Pratibha Patil | 25 July 2007 – 25 July 2012 | First woman president of India |
| 13. | Pranab Mukherjee | 25 July 2012 – 25 July 2017 | |
| 14. | Ram Nath Kovind | 25 July 2017 – 25 July 2022 | |
| 15. | Draupadi Murmu | 25 July 2022 – Present |
Presidents of India full list PDF
The PDF includes a complete list of all Presidents of India.
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| Complete List of Static GK |
| Study Materials for Competitive Examination |
| List of President of India in Hindi |
| List of President of India in Bengali |
Official Websites:
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- NCERT
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Railway Requirement Board (RRB
- Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
- Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
- Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
- Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC)
- West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
- Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
Presidents of India FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about the President of India that are important for various competitive exams.
Who was the first President of India?
Who is the current President of India in 2025?
Who was the first woman President of India?
Which President was known as the “Missile Man of India”?
Who was the shortest-serving President of India?
What is the term length of the President of India?
Which President served during the Emergency in 1975?
How is the President of India elected?
Can a person be elected President of India more than once?
Who is the President of India in 2025?
How many Presidents in India till 2025?
Who administers the oath of the President of India?
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