Assam Cabinet Minister List 2026: New Portfolios & Full Details

Last Updated on May 11, 2026 by Babusona Mondal

The 2026 Assam Assembly Elections have concluded with a decisive victory for the BJP-led NDA alliance. On May 12, 2026, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath as Chief Minister for a historic second consecutive term.

This comprehensive guide provides the latest Assam New Minister List 2026, including their portfolios and the districts they represent.

Assam Government at a Glance (2026)

• Chief Minister: Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma
• Governor: Lakshman Prasad Acharya
• Ruling Alliance: NDA (BJP, AGP, BPF)
• Total Cabinet Strength: 16+ Ministers

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Full List of Assam Cabinet Ministers 2026

The following table lists the newly sworn-in ministers and the departments assigned to them by the Chief Minister.

Minister Name	Department / Portfolio	Political Party
Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma	Chief Minister, Home, Personnel, PWD, and General Administration	BJP
Ranjeet Kumar Dass	Panchayat & Rural Development, Judicial, Tourism	BJP
Atul Bora	Agriculture, Horticulture, Excise, Border Protection	AGP
Urkhao Gwra Brahma	Handloom, Textiles & Sericulture, Soil Conservation	UPPL
Keshab Mahanta	Revenue & Disaster Management, Science & Technology	AGP
Ajanta Neog	Finance, Women & Child Development	BJP
Dr. Ranoj Pegu	School Education, Higher Education, Tribal Affairs	BJP
Ashok Singhal	Health & Family Welfare, Irrigation	BJP
Pijush Hazarika	Water Resources, Information & Public Relations	BJP
Bimal Bora	Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprises, Cultural Affairs	BJP
Jayanta Malla Baruah	Public Health Engineering, Housing & Urban Affairs	BJP
Nandita Garlosa	Sports & Youth Welfare, Welfare of Minorities	BJP
Prasanta Phukan	Power, Skill & Employment	BJP
Kaushik Rai	Food, Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs, Mines	BJP
Krishnendu Paul	Animal Husbandry, Veterinary & Fisheries, PWD (Roads)	BJP
Rupesh Gowala	Labour Welfare, Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare	BJP
Charan Boro	Welfare of Bodoland, Transport	BPF

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Key Changes in the 2026 Assam Cabinet

The 2026 reshuffle has seen some strategic shifts to focus on infrastructure and youth development:

1. Transport & Bodoland: Charan Boro from the BPF has taken over the Transport and Bodoland Welfare departments, strengthening the alliance’s presence in lower Assam.
2. Focus on Health: Ashok Singhal now leads the Health & Family Welfare department, a critical role for the state’s medical infrastructure goals.
3. New Faces: Leaders like Kaushik Rai and Krishnendu Paul have been given significant portfolios to represent the Barak Valley and upper Assam interests.

How to Download Assam Minister List 2026 PDF?

For those looking for the official Assam Cabinet Minister List 2026 PDF, you can visit the official government portal or stay tuned to our website for the latest updates as the portfolios are formally gazetted.