Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training Assam

12/03/2026

ITI Skills Competition 2026, organised by the Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training (DECT), Government of Assam, concluded today with a closing ceremony at Govt. ITI Guwahati under the chairmanship of Shri Narendra Kumar Shah, IAS, Director, Employment & Craftsmen Training. The event was graced by several dignitaries including Shri Pranjit Das, Joint Director (I/C), Shri Ranjit Borthakur, Deputy Director, Shri Bharat Bhusan Das, GM, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. and Chairman of the Institute Management Committee, and Ms Aibhee Lata Boro, Sr. Principal, ITI Guwahati.

The competition was conducted in three stages - Intra-ITI, Zonal and State Level with participation from Government, PPP and Private ITIs across Assam. A total of 22 trades, including advanced trades such as Industrial Robotics, Digital Manufacturing Technician, Basic Designer & Virtual Verifier (Mechanical), ICT System Maintenance and Solar Technician (Electrical), were featured.

The State Level Competition was held from 10–11 March 2026 at Govt. ITI Guwahati, Govt. ITI Guwahati (Women), Govt. ITI Nalbari and TRTC, among 81 zonal winners. The event aims to motivate trainees and prepare them for national and international skill competitions, making them ready for global skill challenges.

11/03/2026

26/02/2026

On 26th February 2026, Hon’ble Chief Minister ceremonially transferred benefits to 48,319 graduates and 2,112 research scholars under the Jibon Prerana and Jibon Anuprerana schemes, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to nurture talent, research and aspirations. Support was also extended to 47,395 first year UG and PG students under Nijut Babu to encourage continuity in higher education.

Simultaneously, the virtual inauguration of 31 Industry 4.0 Technology Centres across 17 ITIs and 14 Polytechnics, in collaboration with Tata Technologies, marks a transformative leap toward advanced skills, innovation, and future ready education.

CMO Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Prasanta Phukan
Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training Assam

26/02/2026

11/02/2026

Appointment distribution for 89 Junior Instructor posts of ITIs at Jyoti Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir, Khanapara today.

CMO Assam
Prasanta Phukan
Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training Assam

06/02/2026

The Directorate of Employment & Craftsmen Training (DECT), Assam is organizing the Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) Skills Competition 2026 – Intra ITI Level on 6th & 7th February 2026 across 150 ITIs (Government, PPP and Private) covering 22 trades throughout the State.

This initiative aims to encourage excellence in skill training, boost confidence among trainees, and promote innovation and practical learning. The competition provides a common platform for both SCVT and NCVT trainees, including current students and those who have completed their ITI training within the last three academic years.

The objective is to identify and nurture talented trainees who can represent Assam at the Zonal, State, India Skills and World Skills Competitions, while strengthening the culture of quality skill training in ITIs.

🏆 What’s Next?
• One winner from each trade at the institute level will advance to the Zonal Level Competition (tentatively on 16th & 17th February 2026).
• Zonal winners will then compete at the State Level.
Through this competition, DECT Assam continues its commitment to empowering youth with industry-ready skills and creating future-ready professionals.
Let’s celebrate talent, innovation, and excellence in skill development! 💡🔧✨



CMO Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Prasanta Phukan
Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training Assam

31/01/2026

On 29th January 2026, the Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training Assam successfully organized an Exhibition of Career Courses at Udayan Kristi Sangha, Lokhra, Guwahati, bringing together 28 institutions from across India.

The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 1,000 students and featured a dedicated Career Counselling Session by Mr. Dipankar Bhattacharyya, providing valuable guidance to aspiring youth.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Shri Gyanendra Dev Tripathi, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Government of Assam, Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Department, in the presence of Shri Narendra Kumar Shah, IAS, Director, Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training.

Their insightful addresses inspired students and emphasized the importance of informed career choices.

Providing a few glimpses of the eventful and fruitful day.

CMO Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Prasanta Phukan

28/01/2026

Not sure which career path to choose? 🤔

Come and discover the courses that define your career at the Exhibition of Career Courses 2026.

Meet experts, explore career options, and get the right guidance for your future.

📅 29th January 2026 | ⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Udayan Kristi Sangha, Lokhra, Guwahati

Organised by
Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training, Assam Under Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Department, Govt. of Assam.

CMO Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Prasanta Phukan
Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training Assam

26/01/2026

77th Republic Day celebration at the Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training Assam .

Best wishes to everyone on 🇮🇳

CMO Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Prasanta Phukan

21/01/2026

Glimpses from the visit of Shri.Jayant Chaudhary the Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, along with the Respected Director, Employment and Craftsmen Training and the DC, Goalpara, to the CoE TTL Workshop at Government ITI Goalpara on 19 January 2026

12/01/2026

Distribution of Appointment letters to Class III and Class IV Candidates of Tea Tribes and Adivasi community selected through ADRE 2.0 under Skill Employment and Entrepreneurship Department on 12th January, 2026.

CMO Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Prasanta Phukan
Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training Assam