Who appoints the Governor?

• Article 155 says that “The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal”. 
• Article 156 provides that “The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President”. The term of the Governor is prescribed as five years.
• The only qualifications for appointment as Governor are that he should be a citizen of India and must have completed the age of thirty-five years.
• Article 159 prescribes the oath, which a Governor has to take before entering upon his office. 

Further Reading:

• Governor – Power, Tenure, Qualifications, Appointment
• Indian Polity Notes