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Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav Appointed J&K Chief Secretary, To Succeed Atal Dulloo From November 1
Srinagar, October 24: The Centre has appointed Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, as the next Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, succeeding Atal Dulloo, a 1989-batch IAS officer of the J&K cadre.
According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on October 24, Yadav has been transferred from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir with effect from November 1, 2026, or from the date of his joining, whichever is later.
Yadav is currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Delhi Jal Board in the rank of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS). Since June 2026, he has also been holding the additional charge of ACS, Industries, and Chairperson of the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC).
Earlier, Yadav was empanelled for appointment as Secretary or equivalent in the Central Government. He was subsequently elevated as Special Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, on March 31, 2026. However, he was repatriated to his home cadre on June 3, 2026.
His appointment comes ahead of the completion of the extended tenure of incumbent Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo. Yadav is set to assume charge of the top administrative position in Jammu and Kashmir in accordance with the MHA order. ANB
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