Assam to Fill 30,032 Teacher Vacancies in Phased Recruitment Drive

Assam’s School Education Department will undertake a phased recruitment drive to fill 30,032 vacant teaching posts across government and provincialised schools, Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu announced in the Legislative Assembly on July 12, 2026.

Assam CM Unveils Major Development Push: New Medical College, 1 Lakh Jobs, 8457 MW Power Target

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans for a new medical college in Mankachar, creation of one lakh jobs through satellite cities, and a target to generate 8,457 MW of electricity during the Assembly session.

Assam Bolsters Youth Skill Ecosystem on World Youth Skills Day 2026

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on World Youth Skills Day 2026 that Assam is enhancing its skill development ecosystem through school-based education, industry-linked training, and institutions like Assam Skill University, aiming to prepare youth for global employment.

Assam Cabinet Amends Land Policy, Mandates Three-Generation Residency

The Assam Cabinet has approved a key amendment to the state’s Land Policy 2019, requiring families to reside for at least three generations to be recognised as ‘landless persons’ for government land allotment. Pre-1971 refugees are exempt with valid documentation.

Assam Mandates SAMARTH Portal for NEP 2020 Student Migration

The Directorate of Higher Education, Assam, has made the SAMARTH Portal mandatory for all student migrations and lateral entries under NEP 2020, effective immediately. This aims to ensure transparency and uniformity across all Higher Education Institutions in the state.