The Assam government will not conduct fresh government recruitments in 2026, focusing instead on promotions and assessing actual vacancies, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. New hiring drives will resume from 2027.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a major change in the police verification process for government jobs, allowing candidates to join with a notarised affidavit while verification is pending. The verification process will now be time-bound, with records deemed cleared if not completed within six months.
The Assam Cabinet has sanctioned Rs 118.58 crore for the Chief Minister’s Jibon Prerana Scheme for fiscal year 2026-27, benefiting 48,366 graduates with monthly financial assistance.
Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu announced on August 7, 2026, the regularisation of approximately 15,000 contractual teachers under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, granting them regular state government employee status.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the upcoming ADRE 3.0 recruitment will focus heavily on the Health and Teaching sectors, urging job aspirants to acquire skill-based qualifications.
The Assam Shops And Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed on July 28, mandates employees receive double wages for overtime, calculated on a daily or weekly basis, whichever is more favourable.
Assam Minister Piyush Hazarika initially promised 2.5 lakh government jobs if the current administration was re-elected. Following its victory, the state government has now officially committed to creating 2 lakh government jobs over the next five years, establishing a task force to oversee the recruitment process.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterates the state’s commitment to merit-based government job recruitment, emphasizing qualifications and examinations over personal recommendations. This policy shift aims to ensure transparency and integrity in public service appointments.
The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Subordinate Service (Amendment) Rules, 2026, aiming for transparent, merit-based recruitment and uniform service conditions for Veterinary Field Assistants.
The Assam Cabinet has approved amendments to the Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) recruitment rules, aiming for enhanced transparency and merit-based selection. This decision impacts future hiring for the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department.