Anganwadi recruitment 2026 application ongoing across states, apply by November 4 for UP Kasganj

The Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 is currently in progress across several Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and Rajasthan. The recruitment drive, conducted by State Women and Child Development (WCD) and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Departments, along with the Ministry of Women & Child Development, aims to fill vacancies for Anganwadi Worker (AWW), Anganwadi Helper (AWH), Mini Anganwadi Worker, Supervisor, and CDPO positions.

The application process is entirely online, with varying deadlines depending on the state and specific post. While the application fee is nil for most states, some state Supervisor posts may require a fee ranging from ₹100 to ₹500. A total of 474 vacancies for workers, helpers, and supervisors have been mentioned in the Anganwadi recruitment 2026.

Application Deadlines and Key Vacancies

Several states have ongoing application processes with specific deadlines. For instance, the UP Kasganj Anganwadi has 208 Anganwadi Worker posts available, with the application last date set for November 4, 2026. Separately, the WCD Odisha has released an official notification for the recruitment of 03 Anganwadi Worker Posts, with the last date to submit the application form being June 1, 2026.

Looking ahead, the Andhra Pradesh (AP) Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Notification is expected to be released soon for 2,646 Anganwadi Teacher and Helper posts. Minister Gummadi Sandhyarani announced that this notification would be released soon in Parvathipuram Manyam District, adding that a job calendar for Anganwadi Recruitment will be released every year in Andhra Pradesh.

Eligibility Criteria Across Posts and States

Eligibility requirements for Anganwadi posts vary based on the specific role and state. Generally, candidates must be female and meet educational, age, and residency conditions. For Anganwadi Worker posts, candidates typically need to be 10th or 12th pass, aged between 18 and 35 years, and reside in the same ward or village as the Anganwadi centre. Married women are preferred in some states for this role.

Anganwadi Helper positions generally require an 8th or 10th pass qualification, with the same age and residency conditions as Workers, but with no marital status restrictions. For Supervisor and CDPO posts, a graduation in any stream is required, with an age limit of 18 to 40 years. Residency conditions for these roles may vary by district, and gender requirements can be female-only or open to both, depending on the state.

Specific state requirements include Karnataka Anganwadi eligibility, which mandates candidates to be female residents of the respective gram panchayat/ward and to speak the local language. Karnataka Anganwadi Worker/Teacher (AWW/AWT) requires an Intermediate (12th) pass, while Anganwadi Helper (AWH) requires a minimum 8th or 10th class pass. WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker eligibility specifies that candidates must be a woman, a resident of the service area, between 18 and 35 years of age as of January 1, 2023, and have a minimum educational qualification of 12th pass (10+2 Standard) with knowledge of the Odia language.

Selection Process and Remuneration

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. For WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker recruitment, selection is based on the evaluation of educational and additional qualification certificates, with candidates having the highest marks being selected.

Anganwadi Workers and Helpers receive a monthly honorarium comprising both central and state government contributions. The central government base salary for an Anganwadi Worker is ₹4,500 per month, and for an Anganwadi Helper, it is ₹2,250 per month. State contributions significantly increase the total honorarium, with variations across states. For instance, an Anganwadi Worker in Karnataka can expect an approximate total of ₹10,000 – ₹12,500 per month, while an Anganwadi Helper in Karnataka receives approximately ₹6,000 – ₹8,000 per month.

Further reading

• Anganwadi recruitment 2026 application deadlines vary by state; apply by November 4 for UP Kasganj
• Anganwadi recruitment 2026: apply for UP Kasganj worker posts by November 4
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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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