Sajjan Singh Yadav Named Next Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary
1995-batch IAS officer Sajjan Singh Yadav will become Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary from November 1, 2026, succeeding Atal Dulloo.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an order transferring 1995-batch IAS officer Sajjan Singh Yadav from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir as the Union Territory’s chief secretary.
Yadav, an AGMUT cadre officer, will take over from November 1, according to the order issued by the MHA.
Yadav to succeed Atal Dulloo
Yadav will succeed Atal Dulloo, the 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service officer who is due to retire on October 31.
The order said the appointment would take effect from November 1, 2026, or from the date Yadav joins, whichever is later.
“With the approval of the competent authority, Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav is hereby transferred from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir as chief secretary, Jammu and Kashmir, w.e.f. from 01.11.2026 or from the date of joining, whichever is later,” the MHA order said.
The change will follow Dulloo’s retirement and place Yadav in charge of the chief secretary’s post in Jammu and Kashmir.
Source: The Hindu
Frequently asked questions
Who has been named the next chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir?
1995-batch IAS officer Sajjan Singh Yadav has been named the next chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir.
When will Sajjan Singh Yadav take charge as chief secretary?
His appointment will take effect from November 1, 2026, or from the date he joins, whichever is later.
Whom will Sajjan Singh Yadav succeed?
He will succeed Atal Dulloo, who is due to retire on October 31.
Where is Sajjan Singh Yadav being transferred from?
He is being transferred from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir.
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