Eligibility, Exclusions, DBT Payment Status, 2026 Registration Update & Complete Details
✅ Latest Update: On 1 September 2026, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed on social media (X) that 2025-batch graduates had received a ₹10,000 lump-sum DBT credit, covering the backlog for April–July 2026 (four pending monthly installments).
This followed the Cabinet meeting of 30 August 2026, where the CM confirmed disbursement would restart, and the earlier Budget-session commitment made on 10 July 2026. The scheme had covered 48,366 graduates as of the 2026-27 Budget. The application window for the 2025-26 session (2025 pass-outs) is closed; no new application window has been officially announced yet for 2026 pass-outs.
The Government of Assam, through the Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Department, launched the Chief Minister's Jibon Prerana Scheme on 3 November 2025 to support fresh graduates during their transition from education to employment. Under the scheme, eligible 2025 pass-out graduates receive ₹2,500 per month for 12 months, while research scholars receive a one-time grant under the related Jibon Anuprerana scheme. DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) payments were formally activated on 27 February 2026 and continued through the following months, but were paused during the Assam Assembly election period (April–May 2026) and the subsequent Budget preparation period, under the Model Code of Conduct. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed after the Cabinet meeting on 30 August 2026 that disbursement would restart, and on 1 September 2026 announced that beneficiaries had received a ₹10,000 lump-sum credit covering the four-month backlog from April to July 2026. This article covers everything — eligibility, exclusions, benefits, documents, the payment-hold timeline, when registration may open for the 2026 batch, and helpline details.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Chief Minister's Jibon Prerana Scheme |
| Launched By | Govt. of Assam, Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Department |
| Launch Date | 3 November 2025 (DBT activated 27 February 2026) |
| Beneficiaries | 48,366 fresh graduates (as of the 2026-27 Budget) + 2,112 research scholars (Jibon Anuprerana) |
| Benefit | ₹2,500/month (graduates), ₹25,000–₹40,000 one-time (research scholars) |
| Family Income Limit | ₹10 lakh per annum or below |
| Application Mode | Online via DIDS Assam Portal |
| Official Portal | dids.assam.gov.in |
| 2026 Batch Registration | Not yet announced (see dedicated section below) |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Scheme Launch | 3 November 2025 |
| Online Application Window (2025 batch) | 3 – 30 November 2025 (Closed) |
| 1st Level Institution Verification | Completed by 20 December 2025 |
| 2nd Level Department Verification | Completed by 31 December 2025 |
| Final Scrutiny & Beneficiary List | Completed by 10 January 2026 |
| DBT Transfer Formally Activated | 27 February 2026 (first payments from ~1 Feb 2026 for early-approved candidates) |
| Assam Assembly Elections | Polling 9 April 2026, Results 4 May 2026 |
| Payments Paused (Model Code of Conduct) | April – August 2026 (four monthly installments backlogged) |
| Assam Budget 2026-27 Presented | 10 July 2026 (Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah) |
| Cabinet Confirms Restart | 30 August 2026 (CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, post-Cabinet meeting) |
| ₹10,000 Lump-Sum Backlog Credited | 1 September 2026 (covering April–July 2026 installments) |
| 2026 Batch Registration Window | Not yet announced |
ℹ️ Why the pause happened: Assam held Assembly elections in April 2026, with results declared on 4 May 2026. Under the Model Code of Conduct, and with a full state Budget only presented after the new government was formed on 10 July 2026, several flagship DBT welfare schemes — including Orunodoi, Nijut Moina, and Jibon Prerana — saw disbursements paused during this transition. These are now being resumed on a phased schedule: Orunodoi from August, Jibon Prerana's backlog cleared on 1 September (a ₹10,000 lump sum for April–July), and Nijut Moina from October 2026.
| Category | Benefit Amount |
|---|---|
| Fresh Graduates (2025 pass-out) | ₹2,500 per month for 12 months (₹30,000 total) |
| Research Scholars (Jibon Anuprerana) | One-time grant of ₹25,000–₹40,000 |
| Differently-abled Research Scholars | Higher one-time grant (up to ₹50,000 as per the original notification) |
⚠️ Note: Research scholar grant figures vary slightly between the original November 2025 notification (₹25,000–₹50,000) and the February 2026 official rollout announcement (₹25,000–₹40,000). Confirm the exact applicable amount from the official DIDS portal or your institution.
The application window for the 2025-26 session has closed. If you already applied, you can track your status and payments as follows:
💡 Payment Tip: Your personal 12-month payment cycle started from whichever month your first payment was released. The April–August 2026 pause did not shorten your total 12-month entitlement — the backlog for that period was cleared as a ₹10,000 lump sum on 1 September 2026, and monthly credits are expected to continue from there.
⚠️ Fraud Warning: The application and payment process is completely free. Never pay any agent or middleman claiming they can speed up or guarantee your Jibon Prerana payment.
A common question from students who graduated in 2026 is when they can apply, since the scheme so far has only covered the 2025 pass-out batch (application window: 3–30 November 2025, now closed). As of now, the Government of Assam has not officially announced a new registration window for 2026 graduates. No notification, circular, or date has been published on the DIDS portal or by the Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Department for a second application cycle.
💡 What we can reasonably expect (not confirmed):
⚠️ Important: Do not rely on unofficial dates circulating on social media or from agents. Until the Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Department or the DIDS portal publishes a formal notification, no registration is officially open for 2026 pass-outs. Bookmark dids.assam.gov.in and check it periodically, or watch your college/university notice board — that's typically where the announcement appears first.
We'll update this article with the exact registration dates as soon as an official notification is released.
| Contact Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Helpline | 8099897266 |
| Scheme Email | infochiefministersscheme@gmail.com |
| DIDS Portal Helpline | 1800-2026-256 |
| DIDS Portal Email | dids-assam@assam.gov.in |
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official DIDS Portal (Check Status) | dids.assam.gov.in |
| Official Notification | dids.assam.gov.in |
💡 Good to Know: Jibon Prerana was launched alongside the 'Jibon Anuprerana' (research scholar grant) and 'Nijut Babu Asoni' (support for male UG/PG students) schemes, together supporting close to 1 lakh students and researchers across Assam. These are separate schemes with separate eligibility — a beneficiary of one is generally not eligible for the other.
Disbursement was paused under the Model Code of Conduct around the Assam Assembly election period (April–May 2026) and during the subsequent Budget preparation period, since the new government could only present a full state Budget after being formed. This left four monthly installments (April–July 2026) pending.
Yes. After confirming a restart following the 30 August 2026 Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on 1 September 2026 that 2025-batch graduates had received a ₹10,000 lump-sum credit clearing the April–July 2026 backlog. Other schemes have also resumed on a phased basis: Orunodoi from August 2026 and Nijut Moina from October 2026.
No. The application window for the 2025-26 session closed on 30 November 2025. No new application window has been officially announced yet for 2026 pass-out graduates.
No official date has been announced yet. The scheme has so far only covered 2025 pass-outs. Any new registration window for 2026 graduates will be notified through the DIDS Assam Portal (dids.assam.gov.in) and through respective colleges/universities — keep checking there for updates, and avoid trusting unofficial dates shared on social media.
Permanent residents of Assam who graduated in 2025 (B.A./B.Com/B.Sc.) from Government or Public institutions, with family income under ₹10 lakh/year, who were unemployed at the time of application.
Beneficiaries of the Nijut Moina scheme, professional/vocational course graduates, students still studying or already employed, and applicants whose parent is a government employee or pensioner (except Grade IV employees).
Fresh graduates receive ₹2,500 per month for 12 months. Research scholars receive a one-time grant of ₹25,000–₹40,000, with higher amounts for differently-abled scholars.
DBT transfers were formally activated on 27 February 2026, with early-approved beneficiaries receiving payments from around 1 February 2026. Payments continued monthly until being paused around the election period (April 2026). The resulting four-month backlog (April–July 2026) was cleared with a ₹10,000 lump-sum credit on 1 September 2026.
Log in to the DIDS Assam portal (dids.assam.gov.in) with your registered credentials and check your application/payment status on the dashboard, or call the helpline at 8099897266 / 1800-2026-256.
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