Reinforcing the State Government’s commitment to transparent and merit-based recruitment, over 10,000 youths received their appointment letters recently. The fresh appointments have been made through the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) 2.0. Out of the total 4,374 selected as Grade IV, 6,347 selected as Grade III and 292 tea tribe candidates for Grade III & IV.
Calling transparent recruitment the hallmark of the Government, the Chief Minister said, “Assam has succeeded in restoring public faith in Government job and recruitment through major institutional reforms, particularly the ADRE mechanism. Transparent, merit-based recruitment has become the hallmark of our Government. The people of Assam have regained trust because we have institutionalised fairness through ADRE.”
With this latest round of recruitment, the Chief Minister informed the people that, the total number of Government jobs provided under the present Government has reached 156,679 marking a major milestone since 2021.
Highlighting the Government’s efforts to eliminate middlemen and corrupt practices, the CM added that the ADRE system was introduced to ensure equal opportunity and fairness for every aspirant and further underlined the credibility of the recruitment process by pointing to its clean track record in courts.
“The entire recruitment exercise has remained litigation-free with zero cases in the High Court. This itself speaks volumes about its credibility,” the Chief Minister stated, drawing applause from the gathering.
Sarma also disclosed that Assam’s model is now being studied by other States, “Assam’s merit-based recruitment model is now being studied by several other States as a best practice. This reflects the success of our clean governance initiatives.”
Among the newly appointed candidates was Biswajit Sonowal from Chabua in Dibrugarh, who has been appointed as a Multi-Tasking Officer in the Agriculture Department. An emotional Biswajit told this newsletter, “I come from a modest background and always believed that Government jobs were difficult without influence. ADRE proved that if you work hard, you will get selected purely on merit.”
Holding his appointment letter close to his heart, Biswajit added that this moment is not only about employment, but about dignity for his family, “My parents have sacrificed a lot. It’s a great feeling today that I earned the job only through sheer dedication and hard work.”
For Rukmini Kurmi from Behora Tea Estate in Golaghat, the appointment as a Junior Assistant in the Water Resources Department was a dream she had carried since school days. Surrounded by fellow candidates, she spoke about what the selection means for tea garden communities.
“I am from a tea community and for many of us opportunities feel very distant. This appointment tells every tea garden girl that we can also study, compete and become part of the Government system,” she said.
Rukmini credited the transparent process for giving her confidence during preparation.
“There was no fear of corruption or favouritism. I just focused on my books. That’s why ADRE is special. It gives equal chance to everyone,” she added.
With Assam being prone to floods and erosion, she said her Department’s work carries deep responsibility, “The Water Resources Department plays a crucial role for people in Assam. I will work honestly and ensure every file and every service is delivered on time,” Rukmini mentioned.
Saurab Medhi from Nalbari who was appointed as a Field Assistant in the Sericulture Department said, “In Assam, many youths prepare for years and still feel uncertain. Today, I feel assured that merit matters. ADRE gave us a clean system where hard work is rewarded,” he said.
Among the selected candidates is Saptashika Chakraborty from Guwahati, appointed as a Supervisor in the Women and Child Development Department. She called the recruitment drive a turning point for aspirants who depended purely on merit.
“This appointment letter is not just paper—it is trust. The Government trusted our ability through a transparent examination, and now we must justify that trust through our work,” she said.
Congratulating the appointees, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma urged them to uphold integrity and resist corruption from the very first day of service. He appealed to them to serve as anti-corruption crusaders and deliver quality services for the poor and vulnerable sections of society.
“From the very first day of your service, you must uphold integrity and resist all forms of corruption. Become anti-corruption crusaders and ensure that citizens, especially the poor, receive the best service,” the Chief Minister added.
He also called upon them to imbibe the spirit of Team Assam, stressing that cooperation within the administration is essential for efficient governance.
“Work with the spirit of Team Assam. Cooperate with one another, keep learning continuously and bring efficiency and innovation into public service,” he told the newly appointed employees.
Further explaining the shift, CM added, “Government had deliberately moved away from the earlier APSC-centric and department-wise recruitment system, which he described as inefficient. The APSC model was never ideal for us. We introduced an omnibus law to ensure that no department conducts Grade III or Grade IV examinations independently.”
The Chief Minister made the announcement that the dates regarding ADRE 3.0 will be discussed post-election.
Several ministers, senior officials and dignitaries were present at the ceremony, lending significance to the event which marked another major step in the Government’s recruitment drive.
