Guwahati, October 25, 2026: The Assam government has announced a major recruitment drive for 5,734 vacancies across six state departments, with the recruitment process scheduled to begin on February 1, 2027. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said candidates will have around three months to prepare for the upcoming examinations.
The recruitment drive will cover Assam Police, the Forest Department, Home Guards, the Assam Police Radio Organisation, Fire and Emergency Services and the Prisons Department.
5,734 Government Vacancies Announced
The Assam government plans to fill a total of 5,734 posts under the new recruitment exercise.
The vacancies are spread across six departments dealing with policing, forest protection, communications, emergency response and correctional services.
Assam Police Has Highest Number of Vacancies
Assam Police accounts for the largest share of positions.
A total of 2,236 posts are available in Assam Police, making it the biggest component of the recruitment drive.
Forest Department to Fill 1,307 Posts
The Forest Department has the second-largest number of vacancies.
The state plans to recruit candidates for 1,307 positions in the department, strengthening manpower for forest protection, conservation and related field operations.
827 Home Guard Vacancies
The government has announced 827 vacancies for Home Guards.
Home Guards assist the police and administration in law-and-order duties, emergency response and public-security operations.
APRO Gets 684 Vacancies
The Assam Police Radio Organisation, commonly known as APRO, has been allocated 684 posts.
APRO plays an important role in maintaining police communication systems and supporting operational coordination across the state.
Fire and Emergency Services to Recruit 489 Personnel
Another 489 positions will be filled in Assam’s Fire and Emergency Services.
The department handles fire response, rescue operations and other emergency situations across the state.
Prisons Department Has 191 Vacancies
The Prisons Department will recruit personnel for 191 posts.
These appointments are expected to strengthen staffing across correctional facilities and associated administrative services.
Recruitment Process Begins February 1, 2027
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the recruitment process will begin on February 1, 2027.
He urged candidates to use the next three months to prepare for the selection process.
CM Encourages Young Aspirants
In a social-media post announcing the recruitment drive, Sarma addressed young job seekers and encouraged them to prepare seriously for the available posts.
He said aspirants have three full months to give their best and compete for selection among the 5,734 vacancies.
Detailed Notifications Yet to Be Released
The government has not yet released the full department-wise recruitment notifications.
Important details such as eligibility criteria, age limits, educational qualifications, application fees, category-wise reservations, exam pattern and application deadlines are still awaited.
Aspirants Advised to Wait for Official Notices
Candidates should avoid relying on unofficial application links or social-media claims until the respective departments publish formal recruitment advertisements.
Official notifications will provide the final rules for applying and participating in the selection process.
Recruitment Covers Key Public-Service Departments
The six departments included in the drive perform critical public-service functions.
Assam Police and Home Guards focus on public safety, while the Forest Department works on conservation and protection of natural resources.
APRO supports police communications, Fire and Emergency Services handles rescue operations and the Prisons Department manages correctional facilities.
Large Opportunity for Assam Job Seekers
With more than 5,700 vacancies, the announcement represents one of the larger state-level recruitment opportunities currently planned in Assam.
The concentration of posts in policing and forest services could particularly benefit candidates preparing for uniformed government jobs.
Three-Month Preparation Window
The February 1 start gives applicants approximately three months to prepare.
Candidates interested in Assam Police, Forest, APRO and other departments can use this period to prepare for written examinations, physical tests or other stages that may be included once the detailed notifications are released.
More Details Expected Soon
The Assam government is expected to release department-specific recruitment information closer to the beginning of the selection process.
Until then, the confirmed details are the 5,734 total vacancies, the six participating departments and the February 1, 2027 start date.
Source: PTI, The Indian Express, Assam Chief Minister’s Office
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