Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a special recruitment drive to regularise 35,000 contractual Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) teachers, with the process expected to conclude within four to five months from June 27, 2026.
The Assam Education Department will distribute appointment letters for 4,717 posts, primarily teachers, on September 23, 2026, as announced by Education Minister Ranoj Pegu.
Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu announced a major drive to appoint 70,000-80,000 teachers, aiming to address significant vacancies across government schools.
The Directorate of Elementary Education (DEE), Assam, has announced the result for the Legal Consultant Walk-in-Interview held on February 25, 2026. Candidates can download the selection list from the official website.
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.
The Assam government has signed MoUs with six organisations, including Google AI and IIT Madras-Bodhan AI, to introduce Artificial Intelligence into the state’s school education system. The initiative aims to train one lakh teachers by May 2027, focusing on AI proficiency and digital skills.
The Government of Assam has launched a programme to re-engage retired teachers up to the age of 65, aiming to enhance academic quality and leverage their experience in schools and colleges.
The Assam Education Department plans to recruit approximately 20,000 ‘Teacher Educators’ for an intensive training programme focused on English and Media and Information Literacy, announced Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu.
The Assam government is continuing its efforts to regularise contractual teachers, with thousands already integrated into permanent service to enhance job security and educational stability.
Assam’s Education Department will release pending salaries for Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) teachers and introduce an online mutual transfer system, Minister Ranoj Pegu announced. The move addresses long-standing demands and aims to streamline teacher postings.