Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: 8,697 vacancies announced; apply for Gujarat, UP posts by October 14

The Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 is currently underway across multiple states in India, with State Women and Child Development (WCD) and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Departments actively recruiting for various positions. These recruitments aim to fill vacancies for Anganwadi Supervisor, Worker, Helper, Mini Anganwadi Worker, and Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) posts.

As of September 30, 2026, a total of 8,697 vacancies have been announced across all states, with updated notifications being released periodically. The application process for most states is online, though some districts continue to permit offline submissions. The selection for Anganwadi Worker (AWW) and Anganwadi Helper (AWH) positions is merit-based, relying on academic marks without a written examination.

Application Process and Deadlines

Candidates interested in the Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 must visit their respective state’s official WCD or ICDS website to apply online. The application process typically involves registration with a mobile number and Aadhaar, filling out the application form, uploading necessary documents such as a photograph, 10th certificate, Aadhaar, and domicile certificate, and submitting the form before the specified last date. After submission, candidates are advised to print the application acknowledgement slip.

While the application fee is NIL for most states for Worker and Helper posts, some state Supervisor positions may require a fee ranging from ₹100 to ₹500. Several states have ongoing application windows with upcoming deadlines. For instance, the last date to apply for Hathras UP Anganwadi Worker and Helper (252 Posts) is October 13, 2026. WCD Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper (6843 Posts) have a deadline of October 14, 2026. Other notable deadlines include October 8, 2026, for Shahjahanpur Anganwadi Helper (460 Posts), and October 5, 2026, for UP Anganwadi Worker (326 Posts) and Anganwadi Helper (207 Posts). The last date to apply for Jalaun UP Anganwadi Worker and Helper (110 Posts) is September 30, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria and Residency Conditions

The eligibility criteria for Anganwadi posts vary depending on the specific role. For Anganwadi Worker positions, candidates must typically be female, aged between 18 and 35 years, and have passed 10th or 12th grade. For Anganwadi Helper roles, the educational requirement is 8th or 10th pass, with the same age limit and gender restriction. Some states prefer married women for Anganwadi Worker posts. Supervisor and CDPO positions require a graduation degree in any stream, with an age limit of 18 to 40 years. For these higher-level posts, gender eligibility can be female or both, depending on state-specific regulations.

Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories, with SC/ST candidates receiving a 5-year relaxation and OBC candidates a 3-year relaxation across all posts. Residency conditions are also specific to the role; Anganwadi Workers and Helpers are generally required to reside in the same ward or village, while Supervisor and CDPO applicants may need to be residents of the same district, with variations by state.

Honorarium and State-Specific Details

The honorarium for Anganwadi posts varies significantly across states, with the Central Government providing a base honorarium. The base honorarium for an Anganwadi Worker is ₹4,500 per month, and for an Anganwadi Helper, it is ₹2,250 per month. However, several states supplement this, leading to higher monthly payments.

For instance, Anganwadi Workers in Karnataka receive ₹14,000 per month, while Helpers get ₹7,000, and Supervisors earn ₹30,000. Maharashtra offers ₹12,000 for Workers, ₹6,500 for Helpers, and ₹28,000 for Supervisors. In Uttar Pradesh, Workers receive ₹10,000, Helpers ₹5,000, and Supervisors ₹20,000. Telangana Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 is expected to fill 15,247 vacancies, with Workers anticipated to receive ₹12,500–₹13,500 and Helpers approximately ₹8,000 per month. The Odisha Anganwadi recruitment process for 2026, which commenced on December 12, 2025, with a last date of December 26, 2025, offers Workers ₹9,500 and Helpers ₹5,000.

Anganwadi Training Programme by NISDE

The National Institute of Skill Development Education (NISDE) is conducting an Anganwadi Training Programme 2026. Applications for this program began on April 10, 2026, with the last date to apply online being July 30, 2026. The application fee for the NISDE training program is ₹500 for General/OBC candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST candidates. This program offers training for various roles including Anganwadi Parvekshak (Supervisor), Anganwadi Teacher, Anganwadi Karykarta, and Anganwadi Sahayika.

Further reading

• Anganwadi recruitment 2026: apply for 8,697 posts; deadlines up to October 14
• Anganwadi recruitment 2026: apply for 9,541 posts by October 8
• Anganwadi 2026: Apply by Oct 14 for Worker/Helper posts in Gujarat
• IIT Jodhpur non-faculty recruitment 2026: apply for 20 posts from October 1
• ITBP Head Constable recruitment 2026: apply for 37 posts by October 27

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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