1990-batch UP cadre DG-rank officer without posting since March 2024; final decision expected this month
Lucknow, July 11, 2025 – Renuka Mishra (IPS:1990:UP), a distinguished Director General-rank officer, is reportedly contemplating voluntary retirement (VRS) after remaining without an official posting for over 16 months. Highly placed sources suggest she may finalize her decision by end-July 2025, nearly six months before her scheduled superannuation on January 31, 2026.
Career in Limbo
Last served as Chairperson, UP Police Recruitment Board till March 2024
Removed following constable recruitment paper leak scandal
Placed on waiting list (March-July 2024), later attached to DGP office without portfolio
Unprecedented sidelining for a DG-rank officer with an unblemished service record
Factors Influencing VRS Move
Professional Frustration: Extended inactivity despite seniority
Personal Considerations: Husband Aditya Mishra (IPS:1989:UP) retired as DG Fire Services on June 30, 2025
Bureaucratic Apathy: Alleged lack of meaningful engagement from state administration
What Next?
If approved, her VRS would mark an abrupt end to a 35-year career
Decision likely to reignite debates on posting delays for senior IPS officers
UP government yet to comment on the development
Key Questions Raised
Why was an officer of her stature kept without assignment for so long?
Does this reflect systemic issues in IPS cadre management in UP?
With no formal VRS application filed yet, the coming weeks will prove decisive for one of UP’s most senior women IPS officers.
