Assam Govt Targets 2 Lakh Jobs Amidst 15.43 Lakh Job Seekers
The Assam government announced in the Assembly on July 27, 2026, its plan to create 2 lakh government jobs over five years, addressing 15.43 lakh registered job seekers.
The Assam government announced in the Assembly on July 27, 2026, its plan to create 2 lakh government jobs over five years, addressing 15.43 lakh registered job seekers.
The Supreme Court on May 21, 2026, directed the Assam government to regularise muster roll and work-charged employees denied benefits despite a 2005 policy, citing Article 14.
The Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society (ASRLMS) has invited Expressions of Interest for skill development projects under DDU-GKY 2.0, with proposals due by June 24, 2026. This initiative aims to boost rural youth employment through placement-linked training.
A new Maritime Skill Development Centre of Excellence is coming up in Dibrugarh, Assam, aiming to train 5,000 youth annually and boost employment in the maritime sector.
Student organizations in Assam have demanded a judicial inquiry into an alleged large-scale document forgery racket linked to Central Government security force recruitment, where individuals from outside the state are reportedly using forged Assam residential and identity documents.
The Assam Cabinet has approved a three per cent reservation for Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities in Class I and Class II state government jobs, expanding benefits previously limited to lower-grade posts.
The Assam government’s ‘CM Jibon Prerana Scheme’, launched in November 2025, provides a monthly stipend of ₹2,500 to unemployed fresh graduates, aiming to support youth.
The Assam government has initiated the process to extend the service tenure of eligible contractual employees up to 60 years, following a Cabinet decision on February 26, 2026. This policy benefits staff with 10+ years of service and aged 45+ as of January 1, 2026.
Aspirants for 2972 Assam Police, Forest, and Prison Department vacancies are awaiting the examination date announcement from SLPRB Assam after applications closed on February 22, 2026.
The Assam Cabinet has approved a ₹2,000-crore rural employment mission offering 125 days of wage work from July 1, alongside a ban on fresh Aadhaar enrolment for adults to curb illegal immigration.