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 Cabinet Approves ₹24,800 Crore Investments, OBC Status for 37 Tea Tribes, Extends PM SVANidhi

The Assam Cabinet has approved six investment proposals worth ₹24,800 crore, granted OBC status to 37 tea tribe communities, and extended the PM SVANidhi scheme to rural street vendors.

Assam Launches CM Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 3.0 for Youth

The Assam government launched the ‘CM Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 3.0’ scheme on February 6, 2026, offering financial assistance up to Rs 5 lakh to over one lakh unemployed youth for self-employment and entrepreneurship.