The Assam government is reportedly considering a Common Examination Scheme for Group A and Group B Technical Gazetted Posts, aligning with its commitment to transparent and efficient recruitment.
The Assam government plans to introduce a 5% weightage in state government job recruitment for candidates from families with no prior government or PSU employment, aiming to democratise opportunities.
The Assam Cabinet has approved Khel Maharan 3.0, including a ‘Sishu Krida Samaroh’ for Under-12 talent, across all 35 districts in FY 2026-27, focusing on grassroots participation and athlete development.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced major reforms to teacher recruitment, including a ‘Final Write Test’ and a move to state-based hiring from next year.
The Assam Cabinet has approved minimum pay scale benefits for 1,231 muster roll, casual, and fixed-pay workers, and revised the fixed pay of 99 Grade-IV employees to Rs 16,400, enhancing their financial welfare.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the arrest of 380 middlemen operating near police stations, as part of an ongoing drive to curb corruption and ensure transparent recruitment. The operation targets 410 identified individuals.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced 20,000 new government vacancies across various departments, part of the state’s larger goal to create two lakh employment opportunities.
The Assam Cabinet has approved increasing the upper age limit for ex-servicemen seeking Grade III and Grade IV government jobs from 42 to 45 years, aiming to aid their re-employment.
The Assam government has reduced the qualifying service period for employee promotions from four years to three years, aiming to expedite career advancement for its workforce.
Assam’s Education and Health Departments report 30,032 teacher and 4,232 medical posts vacant, respectively, with the government committed to filling them as part of a two lakh job creation drive.