Chief Election Commissioner of India Incumbent Achal Kumar Jyoti since 6 July 2017 Election Commission of India Nominator Government of India Appointer President of India Term length 6 yrs or up to 65 yrs of age ( whichever is earlier ) Deputy Election Commissioners of India Deputy Election Commissioners of India Salary ₹ 90,000 ( US $1,400 ) per month Website Election Commission of India

Question: who appoints the chief election commissioner of india
Answer: President of India