List of governors of Maharashtra

Governor of Maharashtra
since 10 March 2026
StyleThe Honourable (formal)
His/Her Excellency
Residence
AppointerPresident of India on advice of the prime minister
Term lengthAt the pleasure of the president
PrecursorGovernor of Bombay
Inaugural holderRaja Maharaj Singh
Formation6 January 1948 (1948-01-06)
(as Bombay State)
1 May 1960 (1960-05-01)
(as Maharashtra)
WebsiteMaharashtra Raj Bhavan

The governor of Maharashtra is the ceremonial head of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The Constitution of India confers the executive powers of the state to the governor; however, the de facto executive powers lie with the Council of Ministers.

Jishnu Dev Varma is the Governor of Maharashtra since 6 March 2026.