The President of India is the ceremonial head of state of India and the Commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces. The post was created on 26th January 1950 when India became a republic. First President of India. Dr. RAJENDRA PRASAD ( 1884-1963) TENURE : JAN 26 ,1950 - MAY 13,1962 A Indian political leader and lawyer from Bihar, Joined the Indian National Congress during the Indian Independence Movement. Second President of India. Dr. SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN ( 1888-1975) TENURE : MAY 13,1962 - MAY 13, 1967 He was also the first Vice President of India. He is an Indian academic, professor, philosopher, and politician. Third President of India . Dr. ZAKIR HUSSAIN ( 1897-1969) TENURE : MAY 13, 1967 - MAY 03, 1969 He was an Indian economist and politician who also served as Governor of Bihar from 1957 to 1962 and also Vice President of India from 1962 to 1967. He died in office. Fourth President of India VARAHAGIRI VENKATAGIRI ( 1884-1980) TENURE : AUG 24, 19...