Assam launches Swagat Satirtha Portal 2.0 for mutual transfers of state employees
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Swagat Satirtha Portal 2.0 for mutual transfers of Grade III and IV state employees at Lok Sewa Bhawan, Guwahati, on 2 February 2026.
Summary
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Swagat Satirtha Portal 2.0 at Lok Sewa Bhawan, Guwahati, on 2 February 2026 for mutual transfers of Grade III and Grade IV state government employees. The first version approved 4,502 applications, benefiting 9,004 employees across 32 departments. Sarma said Assam is the only state to have institutionalised mutual transfers through a fully digital mechanism, and that the current round would be completed before 31 March. Employees who benefited in the first round cannot apply again, while those who applied unsuccessfully will get higher priority.
Key facts
- Launched
- 2 February 2026, Lok Sewa Bhawan, Guwahati
- For
- Grade III and IV state employees
- Version 1.0
- 4,502 applications approved; 9,004 employees; 32 departments
- Deadline
- Round to be completed before 31 March
- Eligibility
- Earlier beneficiaries barred; unsuccessful applicants get priority
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Swagat Satirtha Portal 2.0, launched on 2 February 2026, is meant for what purpose?
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Correct answer: A — Mutual transfers of Grade III and IV state employees
The portal facilitates mutual transfers of Grade III and IV Assam government employees.
How many employees benefited from mutual transfers under version 1.0 of Assam's Swagat Satirtha portal?
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Correct answer: C — 9,004
Version 1.0 approved 4,502 applications, benefiting 9,004 employees across 32 departments.
Consider the following about Swagat Satirtha Portal 2.0: 1. Chief Minister Sarma said Assam is the only state to have institutionalised mutual transfers through a fully digital mechanism. 2. Employees who got a transfer in the first round can apply again with higher priority. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Earlier beneficiaries are barred; it is unsuccessful applicants from round one who get higher priority.