Assam recruitment exams for 5,734 posts on February 1, 2027: CM Sarma announces

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday, October 24, 2026, that recruitment examinations for 5,734 government posts will be held on February 1, 2027.
The examinations aim to fill vacancies across six government departments, including Assam Police, Forest Department, and Fire and Emergency Services.
More than 10 lakh candidates have applied for these advertised posts, which include designations such as constables, drivers, and jail wardens.
Aspirants have three full months—November, December, and January—to prepare for the upcoming recruitment tests.
The Chief Minister also announced that the Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (CMAAA) registration portal will open on January 1, 2027.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday, October 24, 2026, that recruitment examinations to fill 5,734 posts across six government departments will commence on February 1, 2027. The announcement was made via a social media post on X, with the Chief Minister stating that the process to fill these positions will begin on the specified date.

This recruitment drive is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to create employment opportunities for young people in Assam. More than 10 lakh candidates have applied for these advertised posts, which cover various designations including constables, drivers, and jail wardens. Candidates have three full months—November, December, and January—to prepare for the examinations.

Department-Wise Vacancies and Candidate Preparation

The recruitment drive targets 5,734 posts across six government departments, with Assam Police having the highest number of openings. According to the Chief Minister, the Assam Police has informed that over 10 lakh individuals have applied for these positions. Candidates are advised to use the months of November, December, and January for preparation and practice before appearing for the tests.

The distribution of vacancies across the departments is detailed in the table below. This initiative follows previous efforts, with around 1.62 lakh youths having secured employment in Assam so far.

Department	Number of Posts
Assam Police	2236
Forest Department	1307
Home Guards	827
Assam Police Radio Organisation (APRO)	684
Fire and Emergency Services	489
Prisons Department	191
Total	5734

Additional Government Schemes and Disbursements

On top of the recruitment examinations, Chief Minister Sarma also announced updates on several other government schemes aimed at public welfare and employment. The Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (CMAAA) registration portal is scheduled to open on January 1, 2027. This scheme is designed to benefit 50,000 applicants.

Also, the Mukhyamantri Swagata Satirtha portal, which supports mutual transfers for Grade III and Grade IV government employees, will open on December 7, 2026. Separately, beneficiaries of the Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu schemes received their September instalments on October 28, 2026, and cheques for the October instalment on October 15, 2026. The November instalment for these schemes is slated for disbursement on November 10, 2026.

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