Governors of Rajasthan

The Governor of Rajasthan is the constitutional head of the state, appointed by the President of India. Since its formation in 1949, Rajasthan has been served by several Governors who have played key roles in maintaining constitutional order and governance. This page lists all Governors of Rajasthan in chronological order, along with their term duration and related details.

Updated On - 13 Sep 2025
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Governor of Rajasthan

List of Governors of Rajasthan (1949 - Present):

Name

Term Start

Term End

State Name

Kalraj Mishra

9 September 2019

Present

Rajasthan

Kalyan Singh

4 September 2014

8 September 2019

Rajasthan

Margaret Alva

12 May 2012

5 August 2014

Rajasthan

Shivraj Patil

21 January 2011

12 May 2012

Rajasthan

S.K. Singh

6 September 2007

1 December 2010

Rajasthan

Pratibha Patil

8 November 2004

21 June 2007

Rajasthan

Madan Lal Khurana

14 January 2004

29 October 2004

Rajasthan

Kailashpati Mishra

14 May 2003

14 January 2004

Rajasthan

Anshuman Singh

16 January 1999

14 May 2003

Rajasthan

Darbara Singh

1 May 1998

15 January 1999

Rajasthan

Bali Ram Bhagat

21 April 1993

1 May 1998

Rajasthan

Daya Shankar

4 February 1990

20 April 1993

Rajasthan

Sukhdev Prasad

20 February 1988

3 February 1990

Rajasthan

Vasantdada Patil

15 August 1987

20 February 1988

Rajasthan

Om Prakash Mehra

10 November 1985

20 February 1988

Rajasthan

K.D. Sharma

25 August 1983

10 November 1985

Rajasthan

Raghukul Tilak

16 February 1977

25 August 1983

Rajasthan

Sardar Joginder Singh

1 July 1972

15 February 1977

Rajasthan

Sardar Hukam Singh

15 August 1967

30 June 1972

Rajasthan

Sampurnanand

16 April 1962

15 August 1967

Rajasthan

Gurumukh Nihal Singh

1 November 1956

16 April 1962

Rajasthan

Maharaj Man Singh II

1 January 1956

31 October 1956

Rajasthan

Gurmukh Nihal Singh

25 October 1949

31 December 1955

Rajasthan

FAQs on Governor of Rajasthan

  • Who is the current Governor of Rajasthan?

    Kalraj Mishra is the current Governor of Rajasthan, serving since 9 September 2019.

  • Who was the first Governor of Rajasthan?

    Gurmukh Nihal Singh was the first Governor of Rajasthan, appointed in 1949.

  • Who appoints the Governor of Rajasthan?

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

  • What is the official residence of the Governor of Rajasthan?

    The official residence is the Raj Bhavan located in Jaipur.

  • Who was the first woman Governor of Rajasthan?

    Pratibha Patil served as the first woman Governor of Rajasthan from 2004 to 2007.

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