Sajjan Singh Yadav IAS Biography: Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav is a 1995-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the AGMUT cadre. He was appointed Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on October 24, 2026.
His appointment is effective from November 1, 2026, or the date he assumes charge, whichever is later. Before this appointment, he served as Additional Chief Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Delhi Jal Board.
His administrative career includes assignments in Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi and several departments of the Central Government.
Sajjan Singh Yadav IAS Profile
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav |
| Service | Indian Administrative Service (IAS) |
| Batch | 1995 |
| Cadre | AGMUT |
| Officer Identity Number | 01UT022800 |
| Date of Birth | 5 January 1969 |
| Age | 57 years (as of October 2026) |
| Domicile State | Haryana |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Educational Qualification | Postgraduate degree in Animal Husbandry, MBA in Finance and MPA in Public Policy |
| Previous Posting | Additional Chief Secretary and CEO, Delhi Jal Board |
| New Appointment | Chief Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Appointment Order Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Effective Date | 1 November 2026 or date of joining, whichever is later |
| UPSC Rank | Not verified |
Education and IAS Career
Sajjan Singh Yadav completed postgraduate studies in Animal Husbandry and earned an MBA in Finance from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi. He also completed a Master of Public Administration in Public Policy at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Policy, University of Minnesota.
He joined the IAS through direct recruitment in 1995 and was allotted the AGMUT cadre. His career has included district administration, urban governance, taxation, public health, finance and central government assignments.
Sajjan Singh Yadav IAS Posting Details
| Date Range | Post and Department Name |
|---|---|
| 22 September 1997 – 1 July 1998 | Assistant Commissioner, Mizoram |
| 1 July 1998 – 1 April 2002 | Deputy Commissioner, Arunachal Pradesh |
| 1 April 2002 – 2 December 2004 | Deputy Commissioner, South Delhi |
| 2 December 2004 – 3 July 2007 | Special Secretary to the Chief Minister, Delhi |
| 3 July 2007 – 29 August 2007 | Commissioner, Excise Department, Delhi |
| 29 August 2007 – 30 June 2008 | Foreign training |
| 1 July 2008 – 1 July 2009 | Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India |
| 1 July 2009 – 18 August 2009 | Director, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India |
| 19 August 2009 – 18 August 2010 | Private Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises |
| 18 August 2010 – 30 September 2010 | Compulsory waiting, Central Government |
| 30 September 2010 – 22 March 2012 | Director, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India |
| 23 March 2012 – 30 April 2012 | Posting details not specified in the civil-list entry |
| 30 April 2012 – 4 April 2013 | Commissioner, East Delhi Municipal Corporation |
| 7 April 2013 – 7 January 2014 | Secretary and Commissioner, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Delhi |
| 7 January 2014 – 25 February 2014 | Secretary, Urban Development Department, Delhi |
| 25 February 2014 – 21 April 2015 | Secretary and Commissioner, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Delhi |
| 21 April 2015 – 25 October 2015 | Chief Executive Officer, Delhi Jal Board |
| 25 October 2015 – 24 September 2016 | Commissioner, Commercial Taxes, Delhi |
| 25 September 2016 – 15 December 2016 | Study leave abroad |
| 8 January 2017 – 21 July 2019 | Finance Commissioner (Revenue), Delhi |
| 20 August 2019 – 9 August 2020 | Joint Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India |
| 10 August 2020 – 6 December 2021 | Joint Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance |
| 6 December 2021 – 31 March 2026 | Additional Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance |
| 31 March 2026 – 3 June 2026 | Special Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance |
| From 9 June 2026 | Additional Chief Secretary, Industries Department, Delhi — additional charge |
| From 9 June 2026 | Chairperson, Delhi State Industrial Development Corporation (DSIDC) — additional charge |
| From 10 June 2026 | Additional Chief Secretary and CEO, Delhi Jal Board |
| From 1 November 2026 or date of joining, whichever is later | Chief Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir |
Appointment as Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the appointment order on October 24, 2026, transferring Sajjan Singh Yadav from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir. He is scheduled to succeed Atal Dulloo, a 1989-batch IAS officer whose tenure as Chief Secretary is due to end on October 31, 2026.
The appointment will take effect from November 1, 2026, or the date Yadav assumes charge, whichever is later.
Awards and Publications
Sajjan Singh Yadav has written books on public administration and India’s vaccination programme, including India’s Vaccine Growth Story: From Cowpox to Vaccine Maitri and Scaling Mount UPSC: Inspiring Stories of Young IAS Officers.
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