Sajjan Singh Yadav Named Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir
Why in the news
On 24 October 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an order appointing Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch IAS officer, as the new Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Key facts
- Officer: Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav, IAS, 1995 batch.
- Cadre: AGMUT cadre.
- Transfer: He has been moved from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir.
- Effective date: 1 November, or the date he takes charge, whichever comes later.
- Issuing authority: Ministry of Home Affairs, through a formal order.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Post | Chief Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir (UT) |
| Batch | 1995 |
| Cadre | AGMUT |
| Order date | 24 October 2026 |
| Takes effect | 1 November or date of joining, whichever is later |
About the appointment
The appointment was made through a formal MHA order and was reported by the Akashvani Jammu correspondent. Jammu and Kashmir is a Union Territory, and Dr Yadav moves there from a posting in Delhi. The report did not name his previous post or his predecessor. Further updates on his formal assumption of charge were awaited when the order was reported.
Exam angle
- Remember the name, batch (1995) and cadre (AGMUT) of the new Chief Secretary.
- The order was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 24 October 2026.
- Effective date: 1 November or date of joining, whichever is later.