Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to recruit over 50,000 teachers in the Education Department if his government returns to power for another term, emphasising continued transparent recruitment reforms.
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam, has announced revised timelines for CUET admission 2026 for undergraduate programmes, with registration closing on July 13, 2026. The new schedule details merit list publications and spot admission rounds for state universities.
The Assam government is set to revive the Chief Minister’s Jibon Prerana Scheme from September 2026, offering Rs 2,500 monthly aid to unemployed fresh graduates. This initiative, announced in the Assam Budget 2026-27, aims to support youth in job search and competitive exam preparation.
Assam’s Irrigation Minister Pijush Hazarika announced plans to fill 1,811 vacancies in the department through promotions and direct recruitment, addressing operational needs and boosting employment.
The Assam government has introduced several crucial bills in the Legislative Assembly, including the MSME Facilitation Bill and Jan Vishwas Bill, aimed at simplifying regulatory procedures and promoting investment. These reforms seek to reduce compliance burdens and decriminalise minor offences for businesses.
The Assam government has launched ‘Nijuktir Natun Diganta’, an employment programme targeting 2 lakh job opportunities over five years, overseen by a Chief Secretary-led Task Force.
Assam’s Judicial Minister Susanta Borgohain announced a proposal to create 11 new judges’ posts, aiming to address significant case pendency in the state’s courts. The government is open to further recruitment proposals from the Gauhati High Court.
Assam’s Excise Minister Atul Bora announced in the Assembly that recruitment is currently underway to fill vacant posts within the Excise Department.
Assam has adopted the new Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAM-G) from July 1, 2026, replacing MGNREGA. The scheme guarantees 125 days of wage employment annually and introduces digital monitoring.
Assam has become the first state in India to generate a Fund Transfer Order under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. This milestone ensures timely wage payments under the new rural employment scheme.