Anganwadi 2026: Apply by Oct 14 for Worker/Helper posts in Gujarat
In short
- The Women and Child Development Department and State ICDS Departments are conducting Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 for Worker, Helper, Mini Anganwadi Worker, Supervisor, and CDPO posts.
- Application deadlines for various posts in states like Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat are set for October 2026, with some closing as early as October 5, 2026.
- Eligibility for Anganwadi Worker posts generally requires a 10th/12th pass, while Helper posts require an 8th/10th pass, both for females aged 18-35 residing in the same ward/village.
- The selection process for Anganwadi Worker and Helper positions is merit-based on academic marks, with no written examination, and application fees are typically nil.
- Telangana is expected to fill 15,247 vacancies, while Odisha's 2026 recruitment process concluded with document verification on December 29, 2025.
The Anganwadi Recruitment 2026, overseen by State Women and Child Development (WCD) and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Departments, along with the Ministry of Women & Child Development, is actively seeking candidates for various positions across several states. These roles include Anganwadi Worker, Helper, Mini Anganwadi Worker, Supervisor, and Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) posts, aiming to fill existing vacancies and strengthen the ICDS scheme.
Application deadlines for these positions vary by state and post, with several closing in early October 2026. While the application mode is primarily online for most states, some districts may require offline submissions. The recruitment drive spans states such as Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Telangana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and Rajasthan.
Upcoming Application Deadlines for Anganwadi Posts
Several states have announced application deadlines for Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts in October 2026. Candidates in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat have immediate deadlines to consider. The selection process for Anganwadi Worker (AWW) and Anganwadi Helper (AWH) posts is merit-based, relying on academic marks, and does not include a written examination.
The application fees for most Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 posts are nil, though some state Supervisor posts may require a fee ranging from ₹100 to ₹500. Job locations are typically within the applicant’s district or ward of residence. The central information portal is wcd.nic.in, with state-specific ICDS portals also available.
| Recruitment Board | Exam/Post Name & Vacancy | Application Last Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hathras UP Anganwadi | Anganwadi Worker and Helper – 252 Posts | October 13, 2026 |
| WCD Gujarat | Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper – 6843 Posts | October 14, 2026 |
| Shahjahanpur Anganwadi | Anganwadi Helper – 460 Posts | October 8, 2026 |
| UP Anganwadi | Anganwadi Worker – 326 Posts | October 5, 2026 |
| UP Anganwadi | Anganwadi Helper – 207 Posts | October 5, 2026 |
| Jalaun UP Anganwadi | Anganwadi Worker and Helper – 110 Posts | September 30, 2026 |
| UP Anganwadi | Anganwadi Helper – 171 Posts | September 29, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria and Age Relaxation
The eligibility criteria for Anganwadi posts vary by role, primarily focusing on educational qualifications, age, gender, and residency. Anganwadi Worker positions generally require a 10th or 12th pass, while Anganwadi Helper roles require an 8th or 10th pass. Both positions are exclusively for female candidates aged 18 to 35 years, with a mandatory residency condition in the same ward or village.
For Supervisor and CDPO posts, a graduation degree is typically required, with an age limit of 18 to 40 years. Residency conditions for these roles usually specify the same district, though this can vary by state. Age relaxation provisions are in place for reserved categories, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates across Anganwadi posts.
| Criteria | Anganwadi Worker | Anganwadi Helper | Supervisor / CDPO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 10th / 12th Pass | 8th / 10th Pass | Graduation (any stream) |
| Age Limit | 18 – 35 years | 18 – 35 years | 18 – 40 years |
| Age Relaxation (SC/ST) | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Age Relaxation (OBC) | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Residency Condition | Same ward / village required | Same ward / village required | Same district (varies) |
| Gender | Female only | Female only | Female / Both (state-specific) |
| Application Fee | NIL (most states) | NIL (most states) | ₹100–500 (varies) |
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State-Specific Recruitment Updates and Salaries
The Women and Child Welfare Department, Telangana, is expected to fill 15,247 vacancies for Anganwadi Workers, Mini Anganwadi Workers, and Helpers. The expected monthly honorarium for Telangana Anganwadi Workers ranges from ₹12,500 to ₹13,500, while Helpers are expected to receive approximately ₹8,000. These recruitments aim to strengthen the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme across the state’s more than 35,700 Anganwadi centers.
In Odisha, the Anganwadi recruitment process for 2026 commenced online on December 12, 2025, with a last date to apply on December 26, 2025. Document verification for these positions was scheduled for December 29, 2025. The monthly salary for an Anganwadi Worker in Odisha is ₹10,000 – ₹12,000, and for an Anganwadi Helper, it is ₹5,000 – ₹7,000. The age limit for Odisha Anganwadi recruitment was 18-35 years as of January 1, 2027.
| State | Anganwadi Worker | Anganwadi Helper | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Govt (Base) | ₹4,500/mo | ₹2,250/mo | – |
| Punjab | ₹11,500/mo | ₹7,000/mo | ₹25,000/mo |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹10,000/mo | ₹5,000/mo | ₹20,000/mo |
| Maharashtra | ₹12,000/mo | ₹6,500/mo | ₹28,000/mo |
| Karnataka | ₹14,000/mo | ₹7,000/mo | ₹30,000/mo |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹13,500/mo | ₹6,500/mo | ₹28,500/mo |
| Bihar | ₹8,000/mo | ₹4,500/mo | ₹18,000/mo |
| Rajasthan | ₹10,000/mo | ₹5,500/mo | ₹22,000/mo |
| Odisha | ₹9,500/mo | ₹5,000/mo | ₹20,000/mo |
Anganwadi Training Programme by NISDE
The National Institute of Skill Development Education (NISDE) offered an Anganwadi Training Programme 2026 for various roles, including Anganwadi Parvekshak (Mahila Supervisor), Anganwadi Teacher, Anganwadi Karykarta, and Anganwadi Sahayika. Applications for this program began on April 10, 2026, with the last date to apply online on July 30, 2026, and the last date to pay fees on July 31, 2026.
Eligibility for the NISDE training programs varied by role, requiring qualifications ranging from a 10th pass for Anganwadi Sahayika to a Bachelor’s Degree for Anganwadi Parvekshak (Mahila Supervisor). The duration of these programs was typically two to three months. The application fee for the NISDE training program was ₹500 for General/OBC candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST candidates.
| Name of Programme | Eligibility | Duration | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anganwadi Parvekshak (Mahila Supervisor) | Only For Female Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. | 03 Month | 18 – 37 |
| Anganwadi Teacher | Only For Female Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) Exam | 03 Month | 17 – 35 |
| Anganwadi Karykarta | Only For Female Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) Exam | 03 Month | 03 Month |
| Anganwadi Sahayika | Only For Female Passed 10 (High School) Exam | 02 Month | 17 – 35 |
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