<P> The CAG is mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 148--151 . </P> <P> The CAG is ranked 9th and enjoys the same status as a judge of Supreme Court of India in Indian order of precedence . The current CAG of India is Rajiv Mehrishi, who assumed office on 25 September 2017 . He is the 13th CAG of India . </P> <P> The Comptroller and Auditor - General of India is appointed by the President of India following a recommendation by the Prime Minister . On appointment, he / she has to make an oath or affirmation before the President of India . </P> <P> "I, (name of the person being appointed), having appointed Comptroller and Auditor - General of India do swear in the name of God / solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India, that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my ability, knowledge and judgement perform the duties of my office without fear or favour, affection or ill - will and that I will uphold the Constitution and the laws . </P>

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