List of Governors of Assam (1950–2025) – Names & Tenures

The Governor of Assam is the constitutional head of the state and acts as the representative of the President of India. Over the years, Assam has seen several distinguished individuals serve in this role, helping to maintain constitutional governance and support administrative stability. This page provides a complete list of all Governors of Assam, from Sri Prakasa in 1950 to the current Governor Gulab Chand Kataria.

Updated On - 05 Sep 2025
Current Governor of Assam

List of Governors of Assam (1947–Present):

Name

Term Start

Term End

Home State

Gulab Chand Kataria

22 Feb 2023

Present

Rajasthan

Jagdish Mukhi

10 Oct 2017

21 Feb 2023

Delhi

Banwarilal Purohit

22 Aug 2016

9 Oct 2017

Rajasthan

P. B. Acharya

12 Dec 2014

21 Aug 2016

Odisha

Janaki Ballabh Patnaik

11 Dec 2009

10 Dec 2014

Odisha

Shiv Charan Mathur

4 Jul 2008

25 Jun 2009

Rajasthan

Ajai Singh

25 Apr 2003

4 Jul 2008

Haryana

Lt. Gen. S. K. Sinha (Retd.)

1 Sep 1997

24 Apr 2003

Bihar

Loknath Mishra

30 Jun 1991

1 Sep 1997

Odisha

D. D. Thakur

30 May 1990

9 Jun 1991

Jammu and Kashmir

Anisetti Raghuvir

10 Mar 1989

22 May 1990

Andhra Pradesh

Bhishma Narain Singh

17 Mar 1984

28 Mar 1989

Bihar

Prakash Mehrotra

28 Aug 1981

16 Mar 1984

Uttar Pradesh

L. P. Singh

10 Oct 1973

11 Aug 1981

Bihar

S. C. Mathur (Acting)

1973

1973

B. K. Nehru

6 Sep 1972

10 Oct 1973

Punjab

S. K. Dey

14 Jan 1968

6 Sep 1972

West Bengal

Vishnu Sahay

12 Nov 1959

13 Jan 1968

Uttar Pradesh

Saiyid Fazal Ali

22 Aug 1956

21 Oct 1959

Bihar

Jairamdas Daulatram

15 Aug 1950

27 Aug 1956

Sindh (now Pakistan)

Sri Prakasa

15 Aug 1947

14 Aug 1950

Uttar Pradesh

FAQs on Governor of Assam

  • Who is the current Governor of Assam?

    Gulab Chand Kataria is the current Governor of Assam.  

  • Who was the first Governor of Assam?

    Sri Prakasa served as the first Governor of Assam from 1947 to 1950.  

  • How is the Governor of Assam appointed?

    The Governor of Assam is appointed by the President of India for a term of five years.

  • What are the duties of the Governor of Assam?

    The Governor serves as the constitutional head of the state, ensures proper administration, and oversees government formation and legislative processes.

  • Can someone be Governor of more than one state?

    Yes, in some cases, a Governor may be given additional charge of another state.

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