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IAS Sajjan Singh Yadav Named New Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir

The Indian Administrative Service officer Sajjan Singh Yadav has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir, taking over from Atal Dulloo who is set to retire on 31 October 2026. Yadav’s appointment follows a formal selection process and will involve managing the state’s administrative machinery and coordinating with the Chief Minister’s office. The change is expected to bring fresh leadership to the region’s governance.

IAS Sajjan Singh Yadav Named New Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir
IAS Sajjan Singh Yadav Named New Chief Secretary of Jammu & KashmirPhoto via The Hindu — National

Sajjan Singh Yadav, a senior IAS officer, has been confirmed as the incoming Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir. He will assume office after the retirement of the current chief secretary, Atal Dulloo, on 31 October 2026.

Yadav’s appointment follows a review of his service record and experience in state administration. He will be responsible for overseeing the state’s executive functions and working closely with the Chief Minister’s office on policy implementation.

The transition is part of a broader effort to refresh leadership in Jammu & Kashmir’s bureaucracy. West Bengal readers can expect updates on how this change may affect inter-state cooperation and administrative practices.

OurKolkata.com will monitor the new chief secretary’s initiatives and report on any developments that impact West Bengal and its residents.

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