Newssuper Report Tania Kundu 24 October 2026 : The Central Government has named Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre, as the incoming Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir. He will succeed the current Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, a 1989-batch officer.
According to a Ministry of Home Affairs directive dated October 24, Yadav’s transfer from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2026, or upon his official assumption of duties.
Yadav currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at the Delhi Jal Board with the rank of Additional Chief Secretary. Since June 2026, he has also managed additional responsibilities as the ACS of Industries and Chairperson of the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC).
His professional background includes a recent tenure as Special Secretary in the Ministry of Finance’s Department of Expenditure, a role he held from March to June 2026 before returning to his home cadre. This new appointment follows the conclusion of Atal Dulloo’s extended term as the Union Territory’s top administrative official.
