I. The Appointment of the Governor: The Governor of a State is appointed by the President of India. There is no bar on reappointment of a Governor either in the same State or in different States. This shows that the Governor is not elected but is appointed.
II. Qualifications: In order to become a Governor a person must have the following qualifications:
1.He must be a citizen of India.
2.He should be at least of 35 years. and
3.He cannot hold any office of profit during his tenure.
III. Restrictions: However, if a person is a member of either House of the Parliament or the Legislature of any State or a member of the Council of Ministers at the national or the state level and is appointed as Governor, he ceases to be a member of the Legislature or the Council of Ministers.
IV. Tenure and Removal: The Governor is appointed for a term of five years but normally holds office during the pleasure of the President. He may resign before the expiry of the term or may be removed by the President earlier.
As a matter of fact while appointing or removing the Governor the President goes by the advice of the Prime Minister. He is entitled to a rent free residence which is called Raj Bhawan. His emoluments, allowances and privileges are specified by law. However, the emoluments and allowances of the Governor cannot be reduced during his tenure.