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Governor Salary and Facilities: Know What Perks Indian Governors Get
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News18•13-10-2026, 20:43
Governor Salary and Facilities: Know What Perks Indian Governors Get
- •President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new Governors for six states, including Dr Sudha Yadav for Karnataka and Omprakash Mathur for Kerala.
- •Governors of all states receive a uniform monthly salary of rupees 3.5 lakh, which is completely exempt from income tax.
- •Governors reside in a magnificent, highly secure Raj Bhavan with all maintenance costs borne by the government.
- •They are provided with high-level Z-category security, free medical treatment for family, official vehicles, and travel expense coverage.
- •Governors are appointed by the President for a 5-year tenure but hold office during the pleasure of the President and can be transferred.
Key Questions Answered
Governors across all states receive a uniform monthly salary of ₹3,50,000, which is completely exempt from income tax.
Governors are appointed by the President of India rather than through direct public voting. Although their official tenure is five years, they hold office during the pleasure of the President and can be transferred or removed earlier.
Governors are provided with high-level Z-category security along with guards. They also reside in a magnificent, well-equipped, and high-security 'Raj Bhavan' whose maintenance costs are fully covered by the government.
