In a major relief for job aspirants in Guwahati and across Assam, the state government has increased the maximum age limit for Assam Police constable recruitment from 25 to 26 years. The decision was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, January 18.
The minimum age requirement will remain unchanged at 18 years. The Chief Minister also announced a 15-day extension of the application window, giving aspirants additional time to apply.
The Assam government has raised the maximum age limit for Assam Police constable recruitment from 25 to 26 years, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on January 18. The decision benefits Guwahati aspirants, with the application window also extended by 15 days.
Announcement Made During Facebook Live
The Chief Minister made the announcement during a Facebook Live interaction, stating that the decision was taken after repeated requests from job seekers. He said thousands of youths who were previously rendered ineligible due to age restrictions would now be able to apply.
“The Assam government has decided that instead of 25 years, 26 years will be the maximum age limit for police recruitment. This will benefit aspirants, and the application window will also be extended by 15 days,” Sarma said.
Relief for Guwahati’s Large Aspirant Base
Guwahati serves as the primary centre for competitive exam preparation in Assam, with a large number of police recruitment aspirants enrolled in coaching institutes across the city. Many candidates who narrowly crossed the earlier age limit had been demanding relaxation for several years.
Coaching centres and aspirant groups in Guwahati welcomed the announcement, saying the move would directly help candidates affected by recruitment delays in recent years.
Application Window Extended
Along with the age relaxation, the government has extended the application deadline by 15 days. Officials said this would ensure that newly eligible candidates, including those from Guwahati and nearby districts, get sufficient time to complete the application process.
Recruitment authorities are expected to issue a detailed notification clarifying revised timelines and eligibility conditions.
Swagata Satirtha Portal to Reopen
In another decision with administrative implications for Guwahati-based government employees, the Chief Minister announced that the Swagata Satirtha Portal will be reopened. The portal facilitates mutual transfers for third and fourth-category government employees.
The system allows employees to exchange postings with consenting counterparts and has previously seen high participation from Guwahati, where many government staff seek transfers due to family and housing considerations.
Why This Matters for Guwahati
As Assam’s largest urban centre, Guwahati accounts for a significant share of police recruitment applicants and government employees. The age limit relaxation and extended application period are expected to increase participation from the city, while the reopening of the transfer portal may ease staffing pressures across departments.
What Happens Next
The Assam Police recruitment board is expected to issue an updated notification reflecting the revised age criteria and extended deadline. Aspirants in Guwahati have been advised to monitor official recruitment portals and submit applications within the extended period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the new maximum age limit for Assam Police constable recruitment?
The maximum age limit has been increased from 25 to 26 years, while the minimum age remains 18 years.
Q2. How does this decision help Guwahati aspirants?
Guwahati has a large number of police recruitment candidates; the age relaxation and extended deadline allow more city-based aspirants to apply.