Gagan Kumar Dhal, born on January 5, 1960, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1985 Odisha cadre. He holds an M.Phil. in History, a postgraduate degree in History, and a graduate degree in English. Over his career, he served in various capacities including Additional District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Officer, Project Administrator, Registrar, Managing Director, Additional Secretary, Director, Commissioner & Secretary, Special Secretary, Principal Secretary, and Principal Secretary to the Government. His most recent position was Agril Production Commissioner in the Agriculture Department, starting from November 28, 2016.