Anganwadi recruitment 2026: apply by October 18 for Hamirpur helper posts, October 14 for Gujarat

State-level Women and Child Development Departments across India are conducting recruitment drives for various Anganwadi posts, including Anganwadi Worker (AWW), Anganwadi Helper (AWH), Mini Anganwadi Worker, Supervisor, and Child Development Project Officer (CDPO). Application deadlines for several states and districts are in October 2026, with some closing as early as October 5, 2026.

These recruitment efforts aim to fill vacancies for key roles in village child development, women’s health awareness, nutrition campaigns, and government welfare schemes. The application mode is predominantly online, and selection for AWW/AWH posts is merit-based on academic marks, without a written examination.

Upcoming Application Deadlines in October 2026

Several states and districts have ongoing Anganwadi recruitment with deadlines in October 2026. For instance, Hamirpur district in Uttar Pradesh has 104 Anganwadi Helper posts, with applications closing on October 18, 2026. Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh has 252 Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts, with a deadline of October 13, 2026.

The Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat, is recruiting for 6,843 Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts, with the last date to apply being October 14, 2026. Shahjahanpur Anganwadi has 460 Anganwadi Helper posts, with applications closing on October 8, 2026. Also, Uttar Pradesh Anganwadi has 326 Anganwadi Worker posts and 207 Anganwadi Helper posts, both with an application last date of October 5, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Process

Eligibility requirements vary by post and state. For Anganwadi Worker roles, candidates generally need to be 10th/12th pass, aged 18-35 years, female only, and a resident of the same ward/village. Some states may prefer married women. Anganwadi Helper positions typically require an 8th/10th pass, with similar age, gender, and residency conditions.

Supervisor and CDPO posts require a graduation degree in any stream, an age limit of 18-40 years, and residency in the same district, which may vary by state. The application fee is generally nil for most states for AWW/AWH posts, but some state Supervisor posts may have a fee ranging from ₹100 to ₹500. The official website for general information is wcd.nic.in, along with specific state ICDS portals.

Past Recruitment Cycles and State-Specific Details

Several states have concluded their Anganwadi recruitment processes earlier in 2026 or in late 2025. Telangana’s Mahabubabad district recruitment for Anganwadi posts had an online application period from August 25, 2026, to September 3, 2026. The document verification window for Mahabubabad district was from September 7, 2026, to September 19, 2026, requiring physical reporting to the ICDS project office.

Madhya Pradesh Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 for 2,548 posts (781 Worker, 1,767 Helper) had an online application period from July 1, 2026, to July 13, 2026. Punjab Anganwadi Recruitment 2025, one of the largest state government job opportunities for female candidates, for 6,110 Worker and Helper posts, had an application start date of November 19, 2025, with an extended last date of March 20, 2026. The application fee for Punjab Anganwadi Worker was Rs. 500 for General and Rs. 250 for Other Category, while for Anganwadi Helper it was Rs. 300 for General and Rs. 150 for Other Category.

Remuneration and Selection Process

The monthly honorarium for Anganwadi posts varies by state. For instance, the expected monthly honorarium for Telangana Anganwadi Teacher (AWT) is approximately ₹12,500 – ₹13,500, and for Anganwadi Helper (AWH) it is approximately ₹8,000. In Punjab, an Anganwadi Worker receives ₹11,500 per month, while a Helper receives ₹7,000. Uttar Pradesh Anganwadi Workers receive ₹10,000 and Helpers ₹5,000.

The selection process for Anganwadi Worker and Helper positions is primarily merit-based on academic marks, with no written examination. For Supervisor/CDPO roles, the selection process may include additional stages. The locality-lock condition in Telangana Anganwadi recruitment is strict, requiring applicants to be permanent residents of the exact habitation served by the Anganwadi centre.

Further reading

• Anganwadi recruitment 2026: apply for 6,843 posts in Gujarat by October 14, other state deadlines vary
• Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: 8,697 vacancies announced; apply for Gujarat, UP posts by October 14
• Anganwadi recruitment 2026: apply for worker, helper posts in MP, UP, Telangana, Odisha
• Anganwadi 2026: Apply by Oct 14 for Worker/Helper posts in Gujarat
• Anganwadi recruitment 2026: apply for 8,697 posts; deadlines up to October 14

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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