The Assam Cabinet on October 4, 2026, approved a 12% reservation for Assam-domiciled ex-Agniveers in 11 categories of state government services, including police and emergency forces. This move aims to provide employment opportunities and utilise their military training.
The Assam government is set to introduce a new domicile policy within two months, making only those born in the state eligible for government jobs to prioritize indigenous residents.
The Assam Cabinet has approved a three per cent reservation for Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities in Class I and Class II state government jobs, expanding benefits previously limited to lower-grade posts.