The factors based on which the president evaluates the candidates is not mentioned in the constitution.

The governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies with the Chief Minister of the state and their council of ministers.This is a list of governors of Andhra Pradesh, including Andhra State and united Andhra Pradesh, in office from 1953 to the present date.

The official residence of the governor is the Raj Bhavan, situated in Vijayawada.

The current incumbent is S. Abdul Nazeer since 24 February 2023.

Data from Andhra Pradesh State Portal.