Senior Bureaucrats from AGMUT, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Other States to Superannuate
A significant transition in India’s administrative landscape is on the horizon, with 21 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers from various state cadres and batches set to retire in September 2025. This marks the culmination of decades of dedicated public service by some of the nation’s most experienced and respected bureaucrats.
These officers have played pivotal roles in governance, policy execution, and developmental initiatives across both central and state governments, leaving behind a legacy of administrative excellence.
List of IAS Officers Retiring – September 2025
The retiring cohort includes senior officials from a wide range of cadres, including AGMUT, Assam-Meghalaya, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and others.
AGMUT Cadre
- Dharmendra
- Bidol Tayeng
- R Lalramnghaka
- Ajay Ghagti
Assam-Meghalaya Cadre
- Donald Phillips Wahlang
Bihar Cadre
- Sunil Bharthwal
Haryana Cadre
- Rajesh Jogpal
Jharkhand Cadre
- Mrs. Alka Tiwari
Madhya Pradesh Cadre
- Mrs. Bhavna Walimbe
Maharashtra Cadre
- Sudhakar Baburao Telang
Nagaland Cadre
- Wezope Kenye
Punjab Cadre
- Harish Nayar
Tamil Nadu Cadre
- T K Ramachandran
- S Palaniswamy
Uttar Pradesh Cadre
- Sudhir Mahadevo Bobde
- Brajesh Narain Singh
- Avinash Krishna Singh
- Rakesh Kumar Singh
West Bengal Cadre
- Uttam Kumar Patra
- Utpal Biswas
- Mukesh Kumar Singh
Administrative Impact and Succession Planning
The retirement of these senior officers is expected to prompt significant reshuffles across key departments at both state and central levels. Many of these officials held leadership roles in critical sectors such as infrastructure, finance, rural development, public welfare, and governance reform.
Their departure will likely pave the way for promotions among mid-level IAS officers, as well as inter-cadre transfers and empanelment decisions by the central government.
Looking Ahead: A Generational Shift in Leadership
This wave of retirements signals a generational transition within the IAS, as officers from newer batches prepare to take on leadership roles and shape the next chapter of India’s administrative evolution.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) is expected to release further notifications regarding successor appointments and interim charge allocations in the coming weeks. The reshuffle will be closely watched for its impact on policy continuity and administrative momentum across the country.
