Assam Government Announces Massive 75000 Teacher Recruitment Drive for 2026

The Assam Government has announced a large-scale teacher recruitment drive for 2026, opening around 75,000 vacancies for teachers and lecturers across the state. The announcement was made in Guwahati on 18 February alongside the launch of a new digital portal aimed at resolving the long-pending provincialisation issue of venture educational institutions.

This move is expected to significantly strengthen the education system in Assam while creating fair opportunities for UGC-qualified candidates. The initiative combines transparent recruitment, institutional reform, and financial support measures for eligible teachers.

75,000 Teacher and Lecturer Vacancies in Assam 2026

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that nearly 75,000 posts will be opened this year. These vacancies will include positions for school teachers and college lecturers. The recruitment drive follows the state’s consistent efforts to expand educational access and improve teacher availability in government institutions.

Key Highlights of the Recruitment Drive

The Chief Minister emphasised that this recruitment phase aims to address staffing gaps and ensure quality education across Assam.

• Around 75,000 teacher and lecturer posts to be notified in 2026
• UGC-qualified candidates assured fair consideration
• Transparent and merit-based recruitment process
• Preference marks for eligible beneficiaries under special schemes
• Final opportunity for pending provincialisation cases

Launch of Assam Provincialisation Management System (PMS 1.0)

The government has launched the Provincialisation Management System (PMS 1.0), developed by the Department of Higher and School Education. The portal has been introduced under the Assam Education (Provincialisation of Services of Teachers and Re-Organisation of Educational Institutions) Act, 2017, amended in 2025. The platform will streamline applications for provincialisation and bring clarity to a process that has remained unresolved for years.

Eligibility Criteria for Assam School Provincialisation

Only schools and colleges established before 2006 will be considered. All submitted data will be thoroughly verified before approval. The government has stated clearly that this will be the final opportunity for eligible institutions to complete the provincialisation process. Institutions must upload valid documentary proof, includingthe following documents:

• University permission documents
• Recognition certificates
• Examination records
• Official correspondence with authorities
• Government responses or approvals

Previous Provincialisation Efforts for Schools in Assam

The state has already undertaken major provincialisation initiatives over the years. In addition, nearly 60,000 teachers have been appointed in recent years through various recruitment drives. These numbers reflect a sustained effort to strengthen the teaching workforce across levels.

Focus on Genuine Institutions and Resource Optimization

The Chief Minister raised concerns about unnecessary departments being opened in certain venture colleges. Such expansions, without proper planning, lead to unplanned appointments and financial pressure on the state.

The government has made it clear that only genuine institutions with legitimate needs will be considered for provincialisation. This approach aims to balance educational expansion with financial responsibility.

Guru Dakshina Scheme for Financial Support and Preference Marks

Many teachers previously missed provincialisation due to documentation gaps or eligibility-related issues. A major highlight of the 2026 recruitment drive is the assurance that UGC-qualified candidates will receive fair opportunities. The state government has reiterated its commitment to merit-based selection.

For aspiring lecturers and teachers, this presents a significant opportunity. With thousands of vacancies expected, qualified candidates should begin preparing early and keep track of official notifications from the Higher and School Education Department. To address this issue of previously missed provincialisation due to documentation gaps, the government has introduced a one-time financial assistance scheme titled Guru Dakshina. Under this scheme:

• Eligible teachers will receive financial support
• Beneficiaries will be awarded preference marks in future recruitment processes
• The initiative was announced following the state Budget presented by Finance Minister Ajanta Neog.
• This step ensures that teachers who were earlier left out are not permanently disadvantaged.
• Fair Opportunities for UGC-Qualified Candidates

What This Means for Assam’s Education Sector

The combined strategy of large-scale recruitment and digital provincialisation reform signals a decisive policy shift. Teachers have also been urged to prioritize professional responsibilities and focus on student welfare, reinforcing the broader vision of educational development. It aims to:

• Reduce teacher shortages
• Improve academic standards
• Ensure transparent governance
• Resolve long-standing service regularisation issues