List of governors of Uttar Pradesh
| Governor of Uttar Pradesh | |
|---|---|
| Uttara Pradēśa kē Rājyapāla | |
since 29 July 2019 | |
| Style | Her Excellency |
| Type | Governor |
| Residence | Lok Bhavan; Lucknow |
| Appointer | President of India |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the president |
| Inaugural holder | Hormasji Peroshaw Mody |
| Formation | 26 January 1950 |
| Salary | ₹470,000 (US$5,600) per month |
| Website | Governor of Uttar Pradesh |
The governor of Uttar Pradesh (ISO: Uttara Pradēśa kē Rājyapāla) is the constitutional head of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The governor is appointed by the president of India. The post is preceded by the governor of United Provinces of pre-independent India as well as independent India from 15 August 1947 to 25 January 1950. The province was renamed as Uttar Pradesh on 24 January 1950.