Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reiterated the state’s commitment to transparent government job recruitment and announced significant financial aid for flood-affected schools, alongside enhanced student financial schemes.
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.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 15, 2026, distributed 41 appointment letters for the Education Department, part of the Assam government’s ongoing employment drive.
The Assam Government has enacted the Assam Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act 2024, introducing severe penalties to ensure transparency and fairness in state recruitment examinations.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that examination fees will be refunded to candidates who did not qualify for the Grade III and IV recruitment exams, with results expected within a month.
The Assam Finance Department has set August 7, 2026, as the deadline for administrative departments to submit details of eligible employees for Old Pension Scheme (OPS) restoration. This move aims to expedite the transition for those recruited before February 1, 2005.
The Assam government announced a new policy making men practicing polygamy ineligible for state welfare schemes and facing dismissal from government service, effective from the 2026-27 budget.
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.