The Directorate of Higher Education, Assam, has released guidelines for the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni, offering financial assistance to girl students from Higher Secondary to PG levels to boost enrollment and curb child marriage.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called on students to prioritise skill-driven education, announcing plans for 22,000 jobs in healthcare and technical fields as part of a larger two lakh job target.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a major entrepreneurship support scheme, offering Rs 5 lakh to 10 lakh youths to boost self-reliance and economic growth.
The Assam Government’s Budget for 2026-27, presented on July 10, 2026, includes plans to recruit 33,000 healthcare personnel and launch skill development initiatives in AI, VFX, and foreign languages.
The Gauhati High Court has stayed the recruitment process for a Non-Judicial Member of the Assam State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, citing a prima facie violation of Supreme Court directions on appointment rules.
The Assam government has rescheduled its special ‘Day for Parents’ leave for state employees to August 29 and August 31, 2026, allowing dedicated time with parents or in-laws.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced ADRE 3.0, with 12,000-15,000 vacancies primarily in Health and Teaching, emphasising skill-based education for future employability.
The Assam State Primary Teachers’ Association (ASPTA) staged a statewide protest on Friday, demanding clarity on salary processing for newly recruited teachers and threatening an indefinite sit-in from August 12 if demands are not met.
The Government of Assam has officially revised minimum wage rates for all scheduled employments, effective retrospectively from January 1, 2026, with the announcement made on July 21, 2026.
The Assam State Primary Teachers’ Association will begin an indefinite protest on August 12, 2026, over salary issues for SRD teachers, following the abolition of 8,000 vacant teacher posts by the Assam Government.