Assam Govt Relaxes Police Age, Transfers, PwD Medical Exams

The Assam government announced key recruitment relaxations, including raising the police constable age limit to 26 years, reopening the ‘Swagata Satirtha’ portal for employee transfers, and allowing a second medical exam for PwDs.

Assam DHE Launches Common UG Admission Portal for 2026-27

The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam, has opened a common admission portal for undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, starting April 11, 2026. This initiative aims to streamline the application process for higher education in the state.

Assam Establishes 8th Pay Commission for 7 Lakh Employees

Assam has become the first Indian state to form the 8th Pay Commission on January 1, 2026, aimed at revising salaries and pensions for approximately seven lakh government employees and pensioners. The commission, chaired by Subhas Das, has an 18-month deadline to submit its recommendations.

Assam Forms Task Force for 2 Lakh Government Jobs Roadmap

The Assam government has established a high-level task force, led by the Chief Secretary, to develop a roadmap for creating two lakh government jobs over the next five years. This initiative follows a recent cabinet decision and aims to streamline recruitment and promote entrepreneurship.