Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 24 announced that the recruitment process for 5,734 vacancies across six state departments will commence on February 1, 2027, giving job aspirants three months to prepare for the upcoming drive.
In a post on X, Sarma said the recruitment would cover Assam Police, the Forest Department, Home Guards, the Assam Police Radio Organisation (APRO), Fire and Emergency Services, and the Prisons Department.
The Assam Police has the highest number of vacancies, with 2,236 posts, followed by the Forest Department, which accounts for 1,307 positions.
The department-wise distribution of vacancies is as follows:
- Assam Police: 2,236 posts
- Forest Department: 1,307 posts
- Home Guards: 827 posts
- Assam Police Radio Organisation (APRO): 684 posts
- Fire and Emergency Services: 489 posts
- Prisons Department: 191 posts
Announcing the timeline, the Chief Minister urged young candidates to use the three-month period to prepare for the recruitment process and improve their chances of selection.
In his post, Sarma said the state would begin the process of filling more than 5,700 positions on February 1, 2027, adding that aspirants would have three full months to prepare for the 5,734 vacancies.
The announcement signals another major recruitment exercise by the Assam government, covering law enforcement, forest protection, emergency response and correctional services.
Further details, including official recruitment notifications, eligibility requirements, application procedures and deadlines, are yet to be announced.