Srinagar, October 24:
The Central Government has appointed Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav as the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir. He is a 1995-batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer.
According to an order issued by the MHA on Saturday, Yadav’s appointment will take effect from November 1, 2026, or the date he assumes charge, whichever is later.
Yadav is being transferred from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir as part of the administrative reshuffle.
He was serving as the Additional Chief Secretary and CEO of the Delhi Jal Board in New Delhi since June 9, 2026.
His appointment marks a new administrative assignment for the senior IAS officer.