Polity · X-Factor Notes
Order of Precedence revision notes for UPPCS Prelims.
17 revision facts
| Concept | What to remember | Asked in UPPCS |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | The Order of Precedence is a protocol list recording functionaries and authorities by rank in the Central and State Government. | |
| Application | It is meant only for state and ceremonial occasions. It has no application in the day-to-day functioning of the Government. | |
| Notification Date | The notification regarding the current order was released on 26 July, 1979. |
| Concept | What to remember | Asked in UPPCS |
|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | President. | |
| Rank 2 | Vice-President. | |
| Rank 3 | Prime Minister. | |
| Rank 4 | Governors of States (within their respective states). | I.A.S. Pre 2003; UPPCS Mains 2016 |
| Rank 5 | Former Presidents. | |
| Rank 5A | Deputy Prime Minister. | |
| Rank 6 | The Chief Justice of India and the Speaker of Lok Sabha are placed equally in the table of precedence. | I.A.S. Pre 2000; UPPCS Mains 2016 |
| Rank 7 | Union Cabinet Ministers are typically placed after the Chief Justice and Speaker. | I.A.S. Pre 2000 |
| Rank 9A | Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), and the Chairman of UPSC share a rank. | I.A.S. Pre 2000; |
| Rank 11 | Attorney General of India and Cabinet Secretary. | I.A.S. Pre 2000 |
| Concept | What to remember | Asked in UPPCS |
|---|---|---|
| Functionary Ranking (Sequence) | The correct sequence is Chief Justice of India, Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Election Commissioner, Cabinet Secretary. | I.A.S. Pre 2000 |
| Highest Civilian Officer | The Cabinet Secretary is the topmost civilian officer in the Government of India. The Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board and Cabinet Secretariat. | |
| Dignitary Comparison | The Governor of a State within his State ranks higher than the Deputy Prime Minister, a Former President, and the Speaker of Lok Sabha. | I.A.S. Pre 2003 |
| Rank Above CJI | The Former President is ranked above the Chief Justice of India. |
