UP Govt Issues 2026 Retirement Roadmap: Full List of IAS–PCS Officers Superannuating Next Year, Departments Told to Fast-Track Pension and Clearance Processes
The Uttar Pradesh government has released a structured, forward-looking retirement schedule for 2026, covering 32 IAS officers and 26 PCS officers who are slated to superannuate next year. The Appointments Department has circulated an official notification instructing all ministries and administrative units to complete financial clearances, verify service records, and process retirement-related documentation well in advance. The initiative signals the state’s renewed focus on administrative continuity and smooth bureaucratic transitions.
Mandatory Directives for All Departments
As per the guidelines issued, each department is required to:
Thoroughly cross-check service books, including dates of birth, joining details, and retirement timelines. Report any discrepancies immediately to avoid errors that may affect pension calculations.
Forward authenticated service records and last-pay-drawn data to the Directorate of Pension without delay. Ensure timely issue of leave encashment and gratuity orders, enabling officers to retire without financial or administrative hurdles.
Officials clarified that the proactive planning is intended to minimize bottlenecks and uphold the state’s standards of administrative efficiency.
Key IAS Officers Scheduled to Retire in 2026
Several senior bureaucrats, currently helming important portfolios, will conclude their service next year:
Deepak Kumar – Agriculture Production Commissioner (Retirement: October)
Archana Agarwal – Additional Chief Secretary, Transport (Retirement: September)
Amit Ghosh – Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Medical Education (Retirement: December)
Shailendra Kumar Singh – Divisional Commissioner, Agra (Retirement: January)
Kamran Rizvi – On central deputation (Retirement: October)
Their exit is expected to reshape leadership across crucial sectors, including agriculture, transport, healthcare, and district administration.
Month-Wise List of IAS & PCS Retirements in 2026
January 2026
Narendra Prasad Pandey, Amarnath Upadhyay, Narendra Singh, Shailendra Kumar Singh, Ram Singh Verma
February 2026
Atal Kumar Rai, Chandrabhushan Singh, Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Subhash Chandra Sharma
March 2026
Venkateshwar Lu
May 2026
Anil Kumar – Chairman, Revenue Council
June 2026
Anil Kumar, Markande Shahi, Dr. Dinesh Chandra, Umakant Tripathi
July 2026
Ghanshyam Singh, Akhilesh Singh
August 2026
Ravindra Kumar I, Krishna Kumar Gupta, Dr. Vedpati Mishra
September 2026
Archana Agarwal, Atul Singh
October 2026
Deepak Kumar, Rajesh Kumar II, Shiv Prasad I, V. Kamran Rizvi
November 2026
Sheshnath, Renu Tiwari
December 2026
Rajneesh Chandra, Amit Ghosh, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, Dr. Chandrabhushan Yadav
Ensuring Administrative Stability and Continuity
The UP government’s detailed retirement roadmap demonstrates a deliberate strategy to strengthen bureaucratic preparedness. By initiating early verification and clearing financial entitlements ahead of time, the state is aiming to:
Prevent administrative delays
Maintain uninterrupted functioning of key departments
Facilitate smooth succession planning
Support policy continuity across governance sectors
This structured approach ensures that while a large cohort of senior officers retires, the state machinery continues to operate with efficiency and institutional stability.
