AP CM List has been updated after N. Chandrababu Naidu took charge as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 12 June 2024. He leads Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and is the current Chief Minister of the state.
Andhra Pradesh was formed on 1 November 1956, when the Telangana region of Hyderabad state merged with Andhra State. Since then, 17 people have served as Chief Minister of the state.
AP CM List 1956 to 2026
The table below shows each Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, the period they were in office, and the party they belonged to. The list runs from the most recent term to the oldest.
Most Chief Ministers of the state came from Indian National Congress (INC). TDP and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) also held the post at different points. President's rule was imposed in the state three times, in 1973, in 2014, and again briefly in 2014 when Telangana was carved out.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| List Name | AP CM List 1956 to 2026 |
| Total Chief Ministers | 17 |
| Current Chief Minister | N. Chandrababu Naidu |
| Party in Power | Telugu Desam Party (TDP) |
| Took Charge | 12 June 2024 |
| State Formed On | 1 November 1956 |
| Official Website | ap.gov.in |
The following table lists the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh along with their terms in office:
| Chief Minister | From | To | Party Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Chandrababu Naidu | 12 Jun 2024 | Present | Telugu Desam Party |
| Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy | 30 May 2019 | 11 Jun 2024 | YSR Congress Party |
| N. Chandrababu Naidu | 08 Jun 2014 | 29 May 2019 | Telugu Desam Party |
| President's rule | 01 Mar 2014 | 08 Jun 2014 | N/A |
| N. Kiran Kumar Reddy | 25 Nov 2010 | 01 Mar 2014 | INC |
| K. Rosaiah | 03 Sep 2009 | 24 Nov 2010 | INC |
| Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy | 14 May 2004 | 02 Sep 2009 | INC |
| N. Chandrababu Naidu | 01 Sep 1995 | 14 May 2004 | Telugu Desam Party |
| N. T. Rama Rao | 12 Dec 1994 | 01 Sep 1995 | Telugu Desam Party |
| Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy | 09 Oct 1992 | 12 Dec 1994 | INC |
| N. Janardhana Reddy | 17 Dec 1990 | 09 Oct 1992 | INC |
| Marri Chenna Reddy | 03 Dec 1989 | 17 Dec 1990 | INC |
| N. T. Rama Rao | 16 Sep 1984 | 02 Dec 1989 | Telugu Desam Party |
| Nadendla Bhaskara Rao | 16 Aug 1984 | 16 Sep 1984 | Telugu Desam Party |
| N. T. Rama Rao | 09 Jan 1983 | 16 Aug 1984 | Telugu Desam Party |
| Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy | 20 Sep 1982 | 09 Jan 1983 | INC |
| Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy | 24 Feb 1982 | 20 Sep 1982 | INC |
| Tanguturi Anjaiah | 11 Oct 1980 | 24 Feb 1982 | INC |
| Marri Chenna Reddy | 06 Mar 1978 | 11 Oct 1980 | INC |
| Jalagam Vengala Rao | 10 Dec 1973 | 06 Mar 1978 | INC |
| President's rule | 11 Jan 1973 | 10 Dec 1973 | N/A |
| P. V. Narasimha Rao | 30 Sep 1971 | 10 Jan 1973 | INC |
| Kasu Brahmananda Reddy | 21 Feb 1964 | 30 Sep 1971 | INC |
| Neelam Sanjiva Reddy | 12 Mar 1962 | 20 Feb 1964 | INC |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya | 11 Jan 1960 | 12 Mar 1962 | INC |
| Neelam Sanjiva Reddy | 01 Nov 1956 | 11 Jan 1960 | INC |
Longest Serving Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh
N. Chandrababu Naidu holds the record for the longest total time in office among all Chief Ministers of the state. He served as Chief Minister across four separate terms, and his current term started in June 2024. A few names stand out when you look at who stayed in the post for the longest time.
- N. Chandrababu Naidu (TDP) - He has spent more than 15 years in the post across four terms, which makes him the longest serving Chief Minister of the state.
- Kasu Brahmananda Reddy (INC) - He held the office continuously for over seven years, from February 1964 to September 1971.
- N. T. Rama Rao (TDP) - The first non-Congress Chief Minister of the state served three separate terms, adding up to almost eight years.
- Nadendla Bhaskara Rao (TDP) - He had the shortest term at just 31 days, from 16 August 1984 to 16 September 1984.
Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh with Their Photos
To see the list of Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh along with their photos, visit the official portal of the Andhra Pradesh Government at Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh on ap.gov.in.
You can also check the list of Presidents of India and the list of Vice Presidents of India for similar government records. For other states, see the Maharashtra CM list and the Delhi CM list.