Process on to fill up 40,000 posts in govt deptts by May, next
Guwahati, Oct 7: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday that he aims to provide jobs to 1.70 lakh unemployed youths by the end of his tenure in 2026.
“Our government has already recruited over 1.25 lakh youths. By the end of May next year another 35 to 40 thousand appointments will be given through Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) in Group III and Group IV category,” Sarma told reporters after presenting appointment letters to 385 candidates at a function held at GMCH Auditorium on Monday.
Of the total 385 new appointments given today, 81 recruitments are given to the Directorate of Higher Education, 183 given to the Directorate of Technical Education, 20 are given to the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), and 101 appointments are given to the Department of Health and Family Welfare.
Sarma mentioned that 400 appointment letters were handed over to youths on Monday, bringing the total number of recruits to over 1.25 lakh.
He further revealed that the process is ongoing to recruit an additional 40,000 youths, reinforcing the BJP government’s commitment to generating employment opportunities for the youth.
“During the 2021 assembly elections, I had assured the recruitment of 1 lakh youths, but now our government is on track to surpass this target,” he claimed.
Sarma emphasized that such large-scale employment has never been provided by previous governments.
He also highlighted the transparency and fairness in the recruitment process, stating that there have been no allegations or court cases filed challenging the recruitment, which has bolstered the government’s confidence in its employment initiatives.
Earlier addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted the significant employment opportunities generated in the state over the past three years.
He noted that the government’s efforts in recruiting personnel for colleges and universities have led to many educated youths being absorbed into higher education institutions.
Additionally, the recruitment of 101 medical officers in AYUSH has marked the beginning of more appointments for Ayurvedic doctors in the state.
Sarma pointed out that Assam’s average age is 22.7 years, which is lower compared to other states, resulting in a larger, youth-dominated population keen on employment. To meet this demand, the state government is working not only on creating government jobs but also on fostering private-sector employment opportunities.
He cited the rise of industrialization, including the establishment of the semiconductor industry in Jagiroad, as evidence of Assam’s evolving economic landscape.
Reflecting on the past, the Chief Minister acknowledged the APSC job scam, which tarnished the recruitment process in the state by compromising transparency and fairness. However, he emphasized that under the current government, a complete overhaul has been undertaken to ensure merit-based, transparent, and impartial recruitment.
Sarma expressed confidence that the state is on the brink of significant progress, urging the newly appointed recruits to contribute their best efforts to Assam’s development.
The event was attended by Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, Commissioner and Secretary of Health and Family Welfare P. Ashok Babu, Secretary of Higher Education Narayan Konwar, and other dignitaries.
