Assam Secretariat Staff Receive Annual Increments Effective July 1
The Government of Assam’s General Administration Department has announced annual increments for its secretariat staff, including Drivers and Stenographers, effective July 1, 2026.
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Assam Govt Opens Promotion Path for Grade-IV School Staff
The Assam Government has amended service rules to create a promotion avenue for Grade-IV employees to Junior Assistants in provincialised secondary schools, reserving 5% of posts based on seniority-cum-merit.
Assam Tables Higher Education Bill, Announces Flood Relief for Students
The Assam government introduced the Assam Higher Education Council Bill, 2026, in the Legislative Assembly to reform the state’s higher education framework, alongside announcing relief measures for flood-affected students and damaged schools.
Assam Passes Landmark Bills for MSME Facilitation, Ease of Doing Business
The Assam Assembly has approved two key bills to simplify business regulations for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), introducing single-window clearance and a three-year exemption from prior approvals for non-polluting units. The reforms aim to boost entrepreneurship and job creation in the state.
Assam Boosts Youth Skills with Education, Industry Training
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the state’s extensive efforts to build a skilled workforce, integrating skill education into over 1,700 schools and launching industry-linked training programs.
Assam Cabinet Waives Stamp Duty on SHG Loans Up to Rs 10 Lakh
The Assam State Cabinet has approved a waiver of stamp duty on individual loan documents for Self-Help Group members, covering loans up to Rs 10 lakh for livelihood and enterprise purposes. This move aims to boost rural entrepreneurship and benefit 40 lakh women.
Assam Prepares for ADRE 3.0: 12,000-15,000 Government Jobs Expected
Assam’s State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) is anticipated to launch ADRE 3.0, aiming to fill 12,000 to 15,000 Grade III and Grade IV government posts, continuing the state’s major employment generation drive.
Assam Govt Targets 2 Lakh Jobs Amidst 15.43 Lakh Job Seekers
The Assam government announced in the Assembly on July 27, 2026, its plan to create 2 lakh government jobs over five years, addressing 15.43 lakh registered job seekers.
Assam DHE Revises UG, PG Admission Schedule Amidst Floods
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam, has revised the UG and PG admission schedule for 2026-27 due to severe floods, extending deadlines for applicants.
Assam Hikes Minimum Wages, VDA for 98 Employments Effective Jan 1, 2026
Assam’s Labour Welfare Department has revised minimum wages and Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for 98 scheduled employments, effective January 1, 2026, via a June 17, 2026 notification.