Last Updated on August 10, 2026 by Gaurav
Key Takeaways
- Jharkhand is a separate state from Bihar which was formed in the year 2000.
- The first Chief Minister of Jharkhand was Babulal Marandi from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- The current Chief Minister of Jharkhand is Hemant Soren.
- The first Chief Minister of Jharkhand who completed the complete 5 year term was Raghubar Das.
Jharkhand was formed as a separate state from Bihar on 15 November 2000. This state was formed under the Bihar Reorganisation Act 2000. Since the formation, the state has witnessed many changes in the leadership.
Some governments have lasted for years in the state while others have fallen within days due to the political instability. If we talk about the number of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand then a total of 7 leaders have held the post so far.
Here is the complete list of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand from the year 2000 to 2026.
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List of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand
The current Chief Minister of Jharkhand is Hemant Soren who is currently serving his 3rd term. Here is the complete list of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand as per Jharkhand Vidhansabha:
| No. | Chief Minister | Tenure | Political Party |
| 1 | Babulal Marandi | 15 November 2000 to 17 March 2003 | BJP |
| 2 | Arjun Munda (1st term) | 18 March 2003 to 1 March 2005 | BJP |
| 3 | Shibu Soren (1st term) | 2 March 2005 to 11 March 2005 | JMM |
| 4 | Arjun Munda (2nd term) | 12 March 2005 to 14 September 2006 | BJP |
| 5 | Madhu Koda | 18 September 2006 to 24 August 2008 | Independent |
| 6 | Shibu Soren (2nd term) | 27 August 2008 to 12 January 2009 | JMM |
| President’s Rule | 19 January 2009 to 29 December 2009 | ||
| 7 | Shibu Soren (3rd term) | 30 December 2009 to 31 May 2010 | JMM |
| President’s Rule | 1 June 2010 to 10 September 2010 | ||
| 8 | Arjun Munda (3rd term) | 11 September 2010 to 18 January 2013 | BJP |
| President’s Rule | 18 January 2013 to 12 July 2013 | ||
| 9 | Hemant Soren (1st term) | 13 July 2013 to 23 December 2014 | JMM |
| 10 | Raghubar Das | 28 December 2014 to 23 December 2019 | BJP |
| 11 | Hemant Soren (2nd term) | 29 December 2019 to 31 January 2024 | JMM |
| 12 | Champai Soren | 2 February 2024 to 3 July 2024 | JMM |
| 13 | Hemant Soren (3rd term, current) | 4 July 2024 to present | JMM |
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Who Was the First Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
Babulal Marandi was the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand and he took the post right after the state was formed on 15 November 2000. He led the state government for about 2 years and 4 months.
During his tenure, the main focus of Babulal was on building the basic administration of the newly formed state and starting industrial and infrastructure projects. His tenure faced political instability and disagreements within his own party and that is why he had to leave the post of the Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
Did you Know?
Shibu Soren’t first term as the Chief Minister was only 10 days long. He wasn’t able to prove that he has the majority in the assembly.
Who is the Current Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
Hemant Soren is the current Chief Minister of Jharkhand and he comes from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, JMM. He took office for the first time on 4 July 2024.
He again took the position of the Chief Minister of Jharkhand on 28 November 2024 after his Mahagathbandhan alliance which consists of JMM, Congress, and RJD and this alliance won the 2024 Jharkhand elections.
Longest Serving Chief Ministers of Jharkhand
As of 2026 Hemant Soren is the longest serving Chief Minister of Jharkhand where he has served over 7 years across different terms. He is followed by Arjun Munda who serves approx 5 years. Here is a list of the longest serving Chief Ministers of Jharkhand:
| Rank | Chief Minister | Approx. Time in Office |
| 1 | Hemant Soren | Over 7 years |
| 2 | Arjun Munda | Over 5 years |
| 3 | Raghubar Das | 5 years in a single term |
| 4 | Babulal Marandi | About 2 years 4 months |
| 5 | Madhu Koda | About 1 year 11 months |
MCQ: Who was the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand who completed a full five year term?
a) Babulal Marandi
b) Arjun Munda
c) Raghubar Das
d) Hemant Soren
Answer: c) Raghubar Das
Jharkhand Chief Ministers by Political Party
| Party | Chief Ministers |
| BJP | Babulal Marandi, Arjun Munda, Raghubar Das |
| JMM | Shibu Soren, Hemant Soren, Champai Soren |
| Independent | Madhu Koda |
FAQs
1. When was Jharkhand formed as a separate state?
Answer: Jharkhand was formed on 15 November 2000 after it was separated from Bihar.
2. Who was the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
Answer: Babulal Marandi from BJP became the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
3. Who is the current Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
Answer: Hemant Soren from JMM is the current Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
4. How many times has President’s Rule been imposed in Jharkhand?
Answer: President’s Rule has been imposed three times in Jharkhand since the state was formed.
5. Who was the first independent Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
Answer: Madhu Koda became the first independent Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
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