NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India on Saturday has appointed senior IAS officer *Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav as the new Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.*
As per an order issued from *Kartavya Bhavan-3, New Delhi,* Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav, IAS (AGMUT:1995), has been transferred from Delhi to Jammu & Kashmir.
The order reads: _"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,"_ reads the order dated 24th October, 2026.
Dr Yadav will take charge as Chief Secretary *with effect from 1st November 2026 or from the date of joining, whichever is later.*
Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav is a 1995-batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer. He is currently posted in Delhi.
He will replace Atal Duloo, the incumbent, Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir.