Assam Targets 2 Lakh Public Sector Jobs by 2031, Builds on Past Success

Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced a target of creating 2 lakh employment opportunities in the state’s public sector ecosystem over the next five years, during the 2026-27 budget presentation. This initiative follows the successful creation of 1.64 lakh jobs in the previous five years.

Assam Eases Police Verification for Government Jobs

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a major change in the police verification process for government jobs, allowing candidates to join with a notarised affidavit while verification is pending. The verification process will now be time-bound, with records deemed cleared if not completed within six months.

Assam Reinforces Population Policy: Two-Child Norm for Govt Jobs, Exemptions for Indigenous Communities

The Assam government has reinforced its population policy, making individuals with more than two children ineligible for government jobs and benefits, effective December 5, 2025. Key amendments introduce relaxations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Tea Garden, Matak, and Moran communities, allowing up to three children.