SRINAGAR: The Government of India has appointed 1995-batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav as the new Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, according to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday.
Yadav has been transferred from Delhi and posted to Jammu and Kashmir, with his appointment taking effect from November 1, 2026, or the date he joins the post, whichever is later.
The order, numbered 15041/07/2023-UTS.I, was issued on October 24, 2026, with the approval of the competent authority.
It was signed by Anish Muraleedharan, Director (S) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
