Srinagar, October 24 — The Government of India on Saturday appointed Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, as the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir after transferring him from Delhi, the Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reported, citing an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Source: Kashmir News Observer (KNO) via Kashmir Rays

"With the approval of the Competent Authority, Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav, IAS (AGMUT:1995) is hereby transferred from Delhi to Jammu & Kashmir and posted as Chief Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir w.e.f. 01.11.2026 or from the date of joining, whichever is later," the order reads, according to KNO. GNS, in a separate report carrying the same order text, also said Yadav will take charge with effect from November 1, 2026, or from the date of joining, whichever is later.

Source: GNS via JKAdWorld

1995 batchYadav's IAS batch, AGMUT cadre
Nov 1, 2026Date the posting takes effect, or the date of joining if later
15041/07/2023-UTS.IReference number of the Home Ministry order, according to KNT
Delhi to J&KTransfer in the October 24 order

The order was issued under reference number 15041/07/2023-UTS.I and signed by Anish Muraleedharan, Director (Services), Ministry of Home Affairs, Kashmir News Trust (KNT) reported. Copies were circulated to the Chief Secretaries of various Union Territories and other concerned authorities, KNT said.

Source: Kashmir News Trust (KNT)

Yadav's appointment comes ahead of the scheduled retirement of incumbent Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo at the end of October, KNT reported. According to KNO, Yadav has been serving as Additional Chief Secretary and CEO of the Delhi Jal Board in New Delhi since June 9, 2026.

Source: Kashmir News Observer (KNO) via Kashmir Rays

As Chief Secretary, Yadav will head the Union Territory's administrative machinery, coordinating government departments and overseeing the implementation of policy decisions and development programmes.

Source: Kashmir News Trust (KNT)