Gagan Kumar Dhal is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1985 batch from the Odisha cadre. Born on 05/01/1960, he served in the Agriculture Department, with his most recent designation being Agril Production Commissioner from 28/11/2016. He holds an M.Phil. in History, a graduate degree in English, and a postgraduate degree in History. Throughout his career, he held various positions including Principal Secretary to Government, Principal Secretary, Commissioner, Special Secretary, Director, Additional Secretary, Managing Director, Registrar, Additional District Magistrate, Project Administrator, SDO, and Charge Officer.