In a move aimed at expanding employment opportunities for youth, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, January 18, announced a revision in the age eligibility criteria for Assam Police recruitment. The announcement was made during a Facebook Live address. According to the Chief Minister, the upper age limit for applying to the Assam Police has been increased to 26 years, while the minimum age remains unchanged at 18 years. The revised age criteria will apply to upcoming recruitment drives and is expected to benefit thousands of aspirants who were previously ineligible due to age restrictions.
Sarma said the decision was taken after considering long-standing demands from candidates and the need to create wider employment avenues in the state. The move is also seen as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen the Assam Police by attracting a larger and more diverse pool of applicants. Detailed recruitment notifications outlining post-wise eligibility and timelines are expected to be issued soon. In a separate announcement during the same interaction, the Chief Minister also declared special relief measures for persons with disabilities who have qualified in the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE).
He said candidates with disabilities who have cleared the written stage of the ADRE will be given a second opportunity to appear for the medical examination, with the aim of removing procedural barriers and ensuring that deserving candidates are not denied employment due to technical or medical assessment constraints. Emphasizing the government’s commitment to inclusive governance, Sarma said no qualified candidate should suffer due to limitations in the existing system. He added that detailed guidelines regarding the second medical examination will be issued shortly by the concerned departments.
