Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that government job candidates can now join by submitting a notarised affidavit, ending long delays due to pending police verification.
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 government has increased the maximum age limit for police constable recruitment to 26 years and reopened the ‘Swagata Satirtha’ portal for employee transfers. A second medical examination for persons with disabilities during recruitment has also been permitted.
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 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.
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.
The Higher Education Department, Government of Assam, has prohibited all provincialised and government colleges from engaging contractual teaching and non-teaching staff against unsanctioned posts, effective April 25, 2026.