Bhubaneswar: The resignation of Jagmohan Meena (IPS: 2013: OD) from the Indian Police Service has been formally accepted, bringing his more than 13-year career in the Odisha Police to an end.
According to a Ministry of Home Affairs notification, the President accepted Meena’s resignation from the IPS with effect from September 11, 2026. Meena was serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Bhubaneswar, before his resignation.
The 2013-batch officer had submitted his resignation to the Odisha government in July 2026, citing personal reasons. At the time, he said the decision followed discussions with his family and friends and requested that his privacy be respected.
Who Is Jagmohan Meena?
Jagmohan Meena is a 2013-batch Indian Police Service officer of the Odisha cadre. He was born on September 25, 1989, and his official IPS records identify his home state as Rajasthan.
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According to the IPS civil list, Meena holds an M.Tech degree in Aerospace and entered the IPS through the regular recruitment route in 2013. His IPS identification number is 20131849, and his appointment date is recorded as December 23, 2013.
Education and UPSC Journey
Before entering the police service, Meena studied Aerospace Engineering at IIT Kanpur, completing both his B.Tech and M.Tech.
Reports on his resignation state that he secured All India Rank 849 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination before joining the IPS.
His academic background in aerospace engineering was different from the conventional law-enforcement career he subsequently pursued in Odisha.
Jagmohan Meena’s IPS Career in Odisha
Meena spent his entire IPS career in the Odisha cadre, serving in several district and commissionerate assignments.
His early field posting included Superintendent of Police (SP), Malkangiri. The official IPS civil list records him as SP, Malkangiri in 2017.
He subsequently served as SP, Angul, before being posted as SP, Ganjam in January 2023.
His major postings included:
- SP, Malkangiri
- SP, Angul
- SP, Ganjam
- DCP, Cuttack
- DCP, Bhubaneswar
The official IPS civil lists and Odisha Police records document his progression through these assignments.
From Ganjam SP to Cuttack DCP
Meena was transferred from SP, Ganjam, to DCP, Cuttack in September 2024 and formally took charge of the commissionerate post on October 1, 2024.
At Cuttack, he spoke about strengthening police-public relations and improving the interaction between police personnel and complainants.
The 2025 IPS civil list records him as DCP, Cuttack, with the posting beginning in October 2024.
Jagmohan Meena as Bhubaneswar DCP
Meena took charge as DCP, Bhubaneswar, on February 28, 2025, becoming responsible for policing in Odisha’s capital city.
As DCP, his responsibilities included maintaining law and order, crime prevention and investigation, and overseeing policing operations across Bhubaneswar.
The Odisha Police website also listed him as DCP, Bhubaneswar, before his resignation took effect.
Officer Had Earlier Received Police Medals
The official IPS civil list records several distinctions against Meena’s name.
These include:
- Police Medal for Gallantry (2019)
- Athi Suraksha Seva Padak (ASSP), 2021
- DGP’s Commendation Medal, 2018
These honours are listed in the Ministry of Home Affairs’ IPS civil-list records.
The official records therefore provide a documented account of recognition received during his Odisha Police career.
Why Did Jagmohan Meena Resign?
Meena submitted his resignation in July 2026 after nearly 13 years in the IPS.
At the time, he described the decision as personal and said it was taken after discussions with his family and friends. He also said it was not an emotional decision and requested that his privacy be respected.
He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in Odisha and for the support he received from people across the state.
There has been speculation in media reports about his possible plans after leaving government service, including a possible move to the private sector. However, no official confirmation of his future employment has been made by Meena or the government, so those reports should not be treated as confirmed.
Resignation Becomes Effective From September 11
The resignation was initially submitted to the Odisha government and subsequently processed through the state and Union authorities.
The final acceptance by the President means Meena’s exit from the Indian Police Service became effective on September 11, 2026. The Ministry of Home Affairs notification formally records the acceptance.
His resignation also leaves the post of Bhubaneswar DCP to be filled by the Odisha government. Reports indicate that the state is considering arrangements for his successor.
More Than 13 Years in the IPS
Meena’s departure marks the end of a career that began with his appointment to the IPS in December 2013 and included policing assignments across several parts of Odisha.
From Malkangiri and Angul to Ganjam, Cuttack and finally Bhubaneswar, his career included both district-level policing and commissionerate assignments before he chose to leave the service in 2026.
With the President’s acceptance of his resignation, Jagmohan Meena is no longer serving as an IPS officer, bringing his Odisha Police career to a formal close.
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