OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE CONSTITUTION HAS BEEN MADE ESSENTIAL FOR THE GOVT SERVANTS UNDER LAW

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE :-- All government servants are required to take an oath of allegiance to the constitution of India in the prescribed form and the oath is also to be taken by all new entrants to the Government service , Conscientious objectors to take oath taking may make a solemn affirmation in the prescribed form .The oath/ affirmation can be taken/ made in English or Hindi or in any Official regional language with which the government servant is conversant.The taking of oath should be made one of the terms of appointment of persons to Government service.The oath / affirmation should be taken before the HOD or Office as may be appropriate,or a gazetted officer who may be authorised in this behalf. "I(Name) do swear / solemnly affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to India and to the constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India and that I will carry out the duties of my office loyally, honestly and with impartiality.