IAS officer Sajjan Singh Yadav appointed new Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary
The AGMUT cadre administrator will succeed Atal Dulloo from 1 November, strengthening governance in the Union Territory.
Senior Indian Administrative Service officer Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring steady leadership in the Union Territory's administration.
According to an official order issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Dr Yadav will step into the role from 1 November or his date of joining. He succeeds Atal Dulloo, a 1989-batch officer who retires on 31 October.
Dr Yadav, a 1995-batch officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory cadre, transfers from Delhi to take up the top bureaucratic post in Jammu and Kashmir. The transition comes as the administration continues to focus on infrastructure development, public delivery, and administrative stability across the region.
Key administrative transition details
| Official | IAS Batch | Previous Post | New Role | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav | 1995 | Delhi posting | Chief Secretary, J&K | 1 November |
| Atal Dulloo | 1989 | Chief Secretary, J&K | Retiring | 31 October |
In its formal communication, the Ministry of Home Affairs noted that the appointment was made with the approval of the competent authority. The seamless handover reflects the government's commitment to maintaining momentum in governance and administrative efficiency in the Union Territory.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Date of appointment | 1 November | Union Ministry of Home Affairs order |
| New Chief Secretary batch | 1995 batch AGMUT cadre | Union Ministry of Home Affairs order |
| Outgoing Chief Secretary retirement date | 31 October | Union Ministry of Home Affairs order |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Jammu and Kashmir | Union Territory where the administrative appointment takes effect. |
| Sajjan Singh Yadav | Appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir. |
