Srinagar, October 25: The Government of India has ordered the transfer of senior IAS officer Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir, appointing him as the new Chief Secretary of the Union Territory with effect from November 1, 2026, or from the date of his joining, whichever is later.

According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on October 24, 2026, Dr. Yadav, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been posted as Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir with the approval of the competent authority.

The order was issued by Anish Muraleedharan, Director (S), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

The appointment is expected to bring a new administrative leadership to Jammu and Kashmir as the Union Territory continues its governance and development initiatives.

Source: Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India order dated October 24, 2026.