The Assam Government has announced a policy to reserve footpath retail trade in Guwahati for indigenous people and restricted Aadhaar enrollment for individuals above 18 years, aiming to protect local livelihoods and curb illegal immigration.
The Assam Cabinet has approved the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] scheme, set to launch on July 1, 2026, offering 125 days of guaranteed wage employment to rural households with a Rs 2,000 crore budget.
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has initiated recruitment drives for 53 Junior Engineer (Electrical) and 78 Combined Competitive Exam posts in June 2026, reinforcing the state government’s commitment to large-scale public employment.
The Assam Cabinet has approved amendments to service rules, establishing a formal procedure for promoting Grade-IV to Grade-III employees in provincialised secondary schools, aiming to improve career progression.
Assam’s Crime Investigation Department (CID) has arrested seven individuals involved in an alleged fake government job racket targeting aspirants for the Water Resources Department, issuing forged appointment letters and duping job seekers of significant amounts.
The Assam government has launched “Mission 2 Lakh Govt Jobs” to create two lakh government employment opportunities over the next five years, with a task force formed to prepare a detailed roadmap.
The Gauhati High Court has ordered the Assam Government to establish a distinct service cadre for Rural Health Practitioners and Community Health Professionals, mandating the finalisation of service rules within 90 days.
The Directorate of Higher Education, Assam, ceremonially distributed 177 appointment letters for Assistant Professors and Grade-III/IV posts in colleges on March 12, 2026, as part of a larger government job drive.
The Assam Cabinet on June 23, 2026, approved key land law amendments aimed at streamlining regulations and promoting industrial and commercial investment, particularly in MSMEs and solar energy, to create employment.
Samagra Shiksha, Assam (SSA) has directed all districts to implement the Mukhya Mantrir Lok Seva Arogya Yojana (MMLSAY) for contractual teachers and staff, extending cashless health coverage. The deadline for registrations was June 15, 2026.