Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, will take over as Chief a Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir from November 1, succeeding Atal Dulloo, who is due to retire on October 31. Dulloo is a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
Yadav was serving as the Additional Chief Secretary and CEO at New Delhi, Delhi Jal Board since June 9, 2026.
“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.

His educational qualifications include an M.P.A. in Public Policy from the Hubert Humphrey School of Public Policy, an M.B.A. in Finance from Delhi University, and an M.P.A. in Economics from Harvard University.

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