Governors and Chief Ministers of Assam: Complete List (2026)
Governors and Chief Ministers of Assam are among the most important topics for APSC, Assam Police, ADRE, SSC, and other competitive exams. Questions about the first Governor, current Chief Minister, longest-serving Chief Minister, and important political leaders are often asked in exams.
What is a Governor?
The Governor is the constitutional head of the state. The Governor is appointed by the President of India and works according to the Constitution of India.
Main Duties of the Governor
- Acts as the constitutional head of Assam.
- Appoints the Chief Minister.
- Gives approval to state laws.
- Summons and dissolves the State Legislative Assembly.
- Acts as a link between the Central Government and the State Government.
What is a Chief Minister?
The Chief Minister (CM) is the real executive head of the state government. The Chief Minister is usually the leader of the party or alliance that has the majority in the Assam Legislative Assembly.
Main Duties of the Chief Minister
- Heads the Council of Ministers.
- Runs the state government.
- Makes important policy decisions.
- Advises the Governor.
- Leads the development and administration of Assam.
Complete List of Governors of Assam
| No. | Governor | Term of Office |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sir Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari | 15 Aug 1947 – 28 Dec 1948 |
| 2 | Jairamdas Daulatram | 16 Jan 1949 – 18 May 1950 |
| 3 | Sri Prakasa | 19 May 1950 – 31 Aug 1959 |
| 4 | Sailendra Sen Gupta | 1 Sep 1959 – 4 May 1967 |
| 5 | Bishnuram Medhi | 5 May 1967 – 1 Jan 1973 |
| 6 | Braj Kumar Nehru | 2 Jan 1973 – 28 Apr 1977 |
| 7 | Lakshmi Kant Jha | 29 Apr 1977 – 13 Aug 1979 |
| 8 | Lallan Prasad Singh | 14 Aug 1979 – 27 Mar 1981 |
| 9 | Vishnu Sahay | 28 Mar 1981 – 6 Oct 1982 |
| 10 | Prakash Mehrotra | 7 Oct 1982 – 20 Feb 1987 |
| 11 | Bhishma Narain Singh | 21 Feb 1987 – 12 Jan 1990 |
| 12 | Harideo Joshi | 13 Jan 1990 – 17 Apr 1991 |
| 13 | Loknath Mishra | 18 Apr 1991 – 1 Jul 1997 |
| 14 | Lt. Gen. (Retd.) S. K. Sinha | 2 Jul 1997 – 6 Apr 2003 |
| 15 | Ajai Singh | 5 Apr 2003 – 3 Dec 2008 |
| 16 | Shiv Charan Mathur (Acting) | 3 Dec 2008 – 26 Jan 2009 |
| 17 | Janaki Ballabh Patnaik | 27 Jan 2009 – 10 Dec 2014 |
| 18 | Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya | 12 Dec 2014 – 4 Oct 2017 |
| 19 | Jagdish Mukhi | 10 Oct 2017 – 21 Feb 2023 |
| 20 | Gulab Chand Kataria | 22 Feb 2023 – 29 Jul 2024 |
| 21 | Lakshman Prasad Acharya | 30 Jul 2024 – Present |
Complete List of Chief Ministers of Assam
| No. | Chief Minister | Party | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gopinath Bordoloi | Indian National Congress | 1946–1950 |
| 2 | Bishnuram Medhi | Indian National Congress | 1950–1957 |
| 3 | Bimala Prasad Chaliha | Indian National Congress | 1957–1970 |
| 4 | Mahendra Mohan Choudhury | Indian National Congress | 1970–1972 |
| 5 | Sarat Chandra Sinha | Indian National Congress | 1972–1978 |
| 6 | Golap Borbora | Janata Party | 1978–1979 |
| 7 | Jogendra Nath Hazarika | Janata Party | 1979 |
| 8 | Anwara Taimur | Indian National Congress | 1980–1981 |
| 9 | Kesab Chandra Gogoi | Indian National Congress | 1982 |
| 10 | Hiteswar Saikia | Indian National Congress | 1983–1985 |
| 11 | Prafulla Kumar Mahanta | Asom Gana Parishad | 1985–1990 |
| 12 | Hiteswar Saikia | Indian National Congress | 1991–1996 |
| 13 | Bhumidhar Barman | Indian National Congress | 1996 |
| 14 | Prafulla Kumar Mahanta | Asom Gana Parishad | 1996–2001 |
| 15 | Tarun Gogoi | Indian National Congress | 2001–2016 |
| 16 | Sarbananda Sonowal | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2016–2021 |
| 17 | Himanta Biswa Sarma | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2021–Present |
First Governor and First Chief Minister of Assam
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| First Governor | Sir Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari |
| First Chief Minister | Gopinath Bordoloi |
Current Constitutional Heads of Assam(2026)
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Governor | Lakshman Prasad Acharya |
| Chief Minister | Himanta Biswa Sarma |
Important Facts for Competitive Exams
- Assam became a state of independent India on 15 August 1947.
- The Governor is appointed by the President of India.
- The Chief Minister is the head of the elected government.
- Gopinath Bordoloi was the first Chief Minister of Assam.
- Sir Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari was the first Governor of Assam.
- Anwara Taimur was the first woman Chief Minister of Assam.
- Tarun Gogoi served as the Chief Minister for 15 years (2001–2016), making him the longest-serving Chief Minister of Assam.
- Himanta Biswa Sarma has been serving as the Chief Minister since 2021.
- Gulab Chand Kataria has been serving as the Governor since 2023.
FAQs
1. Who was the first Chief Minister of Assam?
Answer: Gopinath Bordoloi
2. Who is the current Governor of Assam (2026)?
Answer: Gulab Chand Kataria
3. Who was the first woman Chief Minister of Assam?
Answer: Anwara Taimur
4. Which Chief Minister served Assam for the longest period?
Answer: Tarun Gogoi
5. Who appoints the Governor of Assam?
Answer: The President of India
Conclusion
Governors and Chief Ministers of Assam are an important part of Assam Polity and General Knowledge. Every competitive exam aspirant should remember the names of the first Governor, first Chief Minister, current Governor, current Chief Minister, longest-serving Chief Minister, and the first woman Chief Minister. Revise this list regularly to improve your exam preparation and score better in Assam-related GK questions.
