1.He must be a citizen of India.
2.He should have worked as a Judge of a High Court for at least 5 years.
3.He should have worked as an advocate of High Court for at least 10 years.
4.He is in the opinion of the President, a distinguished Jurist
5.The constitution also provides for the appointment of judges to the Supreme Courton an ad-hoc (temporary) basis. 6.The Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court hold the office up to the age of 65 years.