Assam Government Halts Fresh Recruitments for 2026
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a temporary halt on fresh government recruitments across all departments for the year 2026, with the process set to resume in 2027.
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Assam Govt Suspends Five More Officials Over Recruitment Irregularities
The Assam government has suspended five more officials for alleged irregularities in recruitment, bringing the total number of suspensions in such cases to eight. This action is part of the state’s ongoing drive against corruption in public service appointments.
Assam Eases Promotion Rules for Secretariat Computer Operators
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a reduction in the required experience for Assam Secretariat computer operators to be promoted to Junior Administrative Assistant, from four years to three years. This move aims to expedite career progression for government employees.
Assam Explores Common Exam Scheme for Technical Gazetted Posts
The Assam government is reportedly considering a Common Examination Scheme for Group A and Group B Technical Gazetted Posts, aligning with its commitment to transparent and efficient recruitment.
Assam Govt Proposes 5% Job Weightage for Families Without Govt Employees
The Assam government plans to introduce a 5% weightage in state government job recruitment for candidates from families with no prior government or PSU employment, aiming to democratise opportunities.
Assam Cabinet Approves Khel Maharan 3.0 with ‘Sishu Krida Samaroh’
The Assam Cabinet has approved Khel Maharan 3.0, including a ‘Sishu Krida Samaroh’ for Under-12 talent, across all 35 districts in FY 2026-27, focusing on grassroots participation and athlete development.
Assam Introduces ‘Final Write Test’, Shifts to State-Based Teacher Recruitment
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced major reforms to teacher recruitment, including a ‘Final Write Test’ and a move to state-based hiring from next year.
Assam Cabinet Approves Pay Hike for 1,231 Workers, 99 Grade-IV Employees
The Assam Cabinet has approved minimum pay scale benefits for 1,231 muster roll, casual, and fixed-pay workers, and revised the fixed pay of 99 Grade-IV employees to Rs 16,400, enhancing their financial welfare.
SC Halts Assam Teacher Appointments Under Provincialisation Scheme
The Supreme Court has temporarily barred the Assam government from making fresh appointments or absorbing teachers under its provincialisation scheme, following a PIL challenging the scheme’s constitutional validity.
Assam UG Admissions: Lateral Entry, NEP Re-Entry Portal Closed
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam, recently re-opened and extended its Lateral Entry and NEP Re-Entry Admission Portal for undergraduate programmes, with the application window closing on September 3, 2026.