Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Assam Recruits 1.56 Lakh Youth, Aims for 1.60 Lakh by February 10
The Assam government has hired 1.56 lakh young people for different jobs in the last five years.
The Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said they will hire more people to reach a total of 1.60 lakh by February 10.
He gave appointment letters to 6,347 people who passed the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE).
The recruitment process has been very clear and fair, with no legal problems.
Other states are now looking at Assam's method of hiring people based on merit.
Assam government has recruited 1.56 lakh youth in the last five years.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma aims to reach a total of 1.60 lakh recruitments by February 10.
6,347 appointment letters were distributed to Grade-III candidates under the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE).
The recruitment drive has been transparent and litigation-free, with zero high court cases.
Assam's merit-based recruitment model is being studied by other states across the country.
- Who
- Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Recruitment of 1.56 lakh youth, aiming for 1.60 lakh by February 10
- When
- Over the last five years, with a deadline of February 10 for remaining recruitments
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To provide employment opportunities and ensure a transparent, merit-based recruitment process
- Total Recruited
- 1.56 lakh
- Target Recruitment
- 1.60 lakh
- Recruitment Drive
- Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE)
- Appointment Letters Distributed
- 6,347
- Recruitment Period
- Last five years
- Deadline for Remaining Recruitments
- February 10
- Transparency
- Zero high court cases
- Model Adoption
- Studied by other states