Assam Job Scam 2026: Former Principal & Sister Dupe Rs 18 Crore in Job Fraud, Read the Investigation Report

Assam Job Scam 2026: Major Warning for Government Job Aspirants

A deeply shocking Government Job Fraud has come to light in Assam. A former school principal and her sister have been accused of duping candidates of approximately Rs 18 crore on the pretext of securing a Sarkari Job in the state. This incident comes as a major alert for all aspirants preparing for Assam Direct Recruitment (ADRE) and other state-level exams.

In this investigative report, we will explain the modus operandi of this scam and how to identify a genuine Notification.

📊 Scam Details: Key Facts

🔍 In-Depth Breakdown: How Did This Fraud Happen?

In this Job Fraud, the accused targeted unemployed youth from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

• Fake Notification & Documents: The accused created fake Notifications of various departments of the Assam Government (especially Education and Administrative). Fake Admit Cards and Offer Letters were also distributed to gain candidates' trust.
• Bribe Amount: According to reports, amounts ranging from Rs 2 Lakh to Rs 5 Lakh were collected from each candidate through cash and bank transfers.
• Targeted Exams: This scam was primarily spread among candidates waiting for the Sarkari Result of ADRE 2026 and Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).
• Police Action: Assam Police has registered a case and initiated the process of freezing bank accounts. The Government has clarified that recruitment is completely merit-based.

⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING FOR ASPIRANTS: "Do not trust any broker for official links and genuine updates. As soon as the link becomes active, it will be updated here first. Join our WhatsApp & Telegram Groups for verified alerts."

🛡️ How to Stay Safe: How to Verify Genuine Recruitment?

Candidates should follow these steps before clicking on any Apply Online link or paying the Application Fee:

1. Check Official Website: Always check the Notification PDF only on the Assam Government's official website (assam.gov.in) or the SEBA portal.
2. Verify URL: Fake websites often look similar to official ones. Always check for '.gov.in' or '.nic.in' in the URL.
3. No Direct Payment: In government jobs, the Application Fee (General/OBC: Rs 150-350, SC/ST: Exempted/Rs 150) is collected only through official payment gateways (BillDesk, SBI ePay). Do not send money to any personal UPI ID.
4. Sarkari Result Portals: Cross-verify on trusted education portals to check whether a vacancy has actually been released.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Will this Rs 18 Crore Job Scam affect the ADRE 2026 Exams? Ans: No, official authorities have confirmed that this was a private fraud and it will have no impact on the official selection process or Sarkari Result of Assam Direct Recruitment (ADRE) 2026. Exams will be held as per the set schedule.

Q2: How were fake Admit Cards given to candidates? Ans: The accused used editing software to edit genuine admit cards from previous years and generated fake roll numbers, sending them to candidates via WhatsApp. Always download the Admit Card only from the official portal.

Q3: If a candidate has been a victim of job fraud, where can they report it? Ans: Candidates can immediately file an FIR at their nearest Police Station or lodge an online complaint on the Assam Police Cyber Crime portal (cybercrime.gov.in).