Assam announces Feb 2027 exams for 5,734 govt posts across six departments

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently announced that recruitment examinations to fill 5,734 government posts across six departments will be held on February 1, 2027, giving thousands of job aspirants a clear timeline to prepare for the selection process.

Announcing the recruitment schedule in a post on X, Sarma said candidates would have three full months to prepare and compete for the available positions.

“...and the jobs begin! On February 1, 2027, we will begin the process to fill up over 5,700 posts across 6 Departments,” the chief minister said.

“My young friends have 3 full months to prepare themselves and give their best to be selected as one among the 5,734,” he added.

The recruitment drive covers six departments and organisations, with Assam Police accounting for the largest share of vacancies at 2,236 posts. The Forest Department follows with 1,307 openings.

The Home Guards have 827 vacancies, while the Assam Police Radio Organisation (APRO) has 684 posts to fill. Fire and Emergency Services accounts for 489 vacancies, and the Prisons Department has 191 posts.

The announcement sets February 1, 2027, as the examination date and gives candidates an opportunity to plan their preparation well in advance. Aspirants seeking positions across the six departments will be competing for a total of 5,734 posts.

Further details on the recruitment process, including department-specific requirements and examination instructions, will be subject to the relevant official notifications.