New Delhi, October 24 (APAC Media): The Government of India has appointed Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, as the new Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the appointment on October 24, 2026, with Yadav set to assume charge from November 1 or the date he takes charge, whichever is later.
Who Is Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav? Know His Administrative Career
Before his new appointment, Yadav was serving as Additional Chief Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Delhi Jal Board. He assumed charge as CEO in June 2026, returning to the water utility that he had headed previously.
A senior IAS officer with experience across Delhi’s administration and the Union Government, Yadav has held several important positions during his career. These include assignments in the Department of Expenditure under the Union Finance Ministry, where he worked on matters related to public finance and expenditure management.
His other administrative roles include Secretary for Urban Development, Commissioner of Trade and Taxes, and Secretary-cum-Commissioner of Food and Civil Supplies.
Atal Dulloo to Retire After Nearly 3 Years as Chief Secretary
Yadav will succeed Atal Dulloo, who assumed charge as Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Secretary on December 1, 2023. A 1989-batch IAS officer, Dulloo has held several key positions in the Union Territory, including senior assignments in Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education, Finance, Horticulture, Agriculture, and Cooperation.
Before becoming Chief Secretary, Dulloo served as Secretary in the Union Home Ministry’s Border Management Department. His tenure as Chief Secretary is scheduled to conclude on October 31, 2026, paving the way for Yadav to take over the top administrative post.
The transition marks a new chapter in Jammu and Kashmir’s administration, bringing an officer with extensive experience in financial management, taxation, urban development, and public services to the role.
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