Assam Cabinet Approves 12% Job Quota for Ex-Agniveers

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.

Assam Congress Leader Urges PM for Guwahati Recruitment Centre, Local Job Quota

Assam Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish a Regional Recruitment Centre in Guwahati and implement a local recruitment policy, reserving 70% of central government jobs for domiciled candidates from the Northeast.