Assam to Implement Domicile Policy for State Government Jobs
The Assam government is set to introduce a new domicile policy within two months, making only those born in the state eligible for government jobs to prioritize indigenous residents.
Employment Policy
Assam Cabinet Approves Age Limit Hike, Fee Exemption, Teacher Salary Increase
The Assam Cabinet has approved significant employment policy changes, raising the upper age limit for Grade III and IV government posts to 44 years, exempting unemployed youth from application fees, and increasing contractual secondary school teachers’ salaries to ₹20,000.
Assam to Reserve Government Jobs for State-Born Individuals
Assam is set to introduce a new domicile policy, making only those born in the state eligible for government jobs, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. The move aims to prioritize indigenous rights and ensure transparency in recruitment.
Assam Congress Leader Urges PM for Guwahati Recruitment Centre, Local Job Quota
Assam Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish a Regional Recruitment Centre in Guwahati and implement a local recruitment policy, reserving 70% of central government jobs for domiciled candidates from the Northeast.
Assam Shifts to Merit-Based Government Job Recruitment
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a significant shift to a merit-based recruitment system for state government jobs, prioritising academic qualifications and examination performance.