Anganwadi recruitment 2026 application deadlines vary by state; apply by November 4 for UP Kasganj

The Women and Child Development (WCD) and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Departments, under the Ministry of Women & Child Development, are conducting Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 across various states and districts in India. This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies for posts including Anganwadi Worker (AWW), Anganwadi Helper (AWH), Mini Anganwadi Worker, Supervisor, and Child Development Project Officer (CDPO).

The application deadlines for these positions vary by state and post, with some closing as early as October 13, 2026, and others extending to November 4, 2026, and beyond. States such as Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Punjab, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh are participating in this recruitment to support the ICDS mission of providing nutrition, health monitoring, immunization, and early childhood education to children and mothers.

Application Process and Key Dates

The Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 is conducted by state-level Women and Child Development Departments, with candidates required to apply online. The application fee is NIL for most states, though some state Supervisor posts may have a fee ranging from ₹100 to ₹500. Aspirants can download official notifications and access application forms from the respective WCD/ICDS portals, including wcd.nic.in.

The selection process for Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts is merit-based, relying on academic marks, and does not involve a written examination. For Supervisor and CDPO positions, the selection process may include a Preliminary Screening Test, Written Exam, and Viva-Voce test, as seen in West Bengal.

Eligibility Criteria and Vacancies by Post

The eligibility criteria for Anganwadi posts vary by position. For Anganwadi Worker, candidates generally need to be 10th or 12th pass, aged between 18 and 35 years, and reside in the same ward or village. Married women are preferred in some states. Anganwadi Helper positions require an 8th or 10th pass, with similar age and residency conditions, and no marital status restrictions. Both Worker and Helper posts are exclusively for female candidates.

Supervisor and CDPO posts typically require a Graduation degree in any stream, with an age limit of 18 to 40 years. Residency requirements for these posts may vary by district, and there are no marital status restrictions. Age relaxations for SC/ST and OBC categories are applicable across all posts, as per government guidelines.

State-Specific Recruitment Details

Several states have released specific notifications for Anganwadi recruitment. The Directorate of Social Security and Women and Child Development Punjab (SSWCD Punjab) has reopened online applications for 6,110 Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts. The application window for SSWCD Punjab reopens on February 25, 2026, and closes on March 11, 2026. For these posts, Anganwadi Worker requires a 12th pass and Anganwadi Helper a 10th pass, with compulsory knowledge of the Punjabi language. The age limit for SSWCD Punjab is 18-37 years, with an application fee of Rs. 500 for General and Rs. 250 for SC/BC/EWS categories.

In Tamil Nadu, the Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 has over 7,000 district-wise vacancies for various Anganwadi posts. Anganwadi Workers in Tamil Nadu receive ₹13,500 per month, while Helpers receive ₹6,500 per month. The Women and Child Development Department Odisha (WCD Odisha) has notified 2 Anganwadi Worker posts, with a last date to apply online of March 27, 2026. Eligibility for WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker requires a minimum 12th pass and passing Odia up to the 7th class, with an age limit of 18-35 years.

For Anganwadi Supervisor Recruitment 2026 in West Bengal, candidates need a Graduation degree and proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Bengali, with an age limit of 18-39 years. The application fee for this post is INR 160 for Unreserved, OBC, and SC/ST (Non-West Bengal) categories, with no fees for SC/ST (West Bengal) and PwD candidates.

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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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