Anganwadi recruitment 2026: apply for 2,548 MP posts by July 13, other states’ deadlines vary

The Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 cycle is actively seeking female candidates for Anganwadi Worker (AWW) and Anganwadi Helper (AWH) positions across several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. These recruitments aim to fill vacancies in Anganwadi centers operating under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme.

The recruitment process is managed by State Women and Child Development (WCD) / ICDS Departments and the Ministry of Women & Child Development, with applications primarily accepted online. Eligibility criteria, application fees, and deadlines vary significantly by state and district, reflecting the decentralized nature of these appointments.

Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh Recruitment Status

Madhya Pradesh has announced 2,548 vacancies for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts in its 2026 recruitment drive. The online application window for these positions commenced on July 1, 2026, and is scheduled to close on July 13, 2026. Educational qualification for both Worker and Helper roles in Madhya Pradesh is a 12th Pass (Higher Secondary). While no application fee is charged for any category, an MP Online Portal Service Charge of ₹100 plus 18% GST is applicable.

In Uttar Pradesh, various districts have distinct recruitment schedules and vacancy counts. For instance, the UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 had 172 posts, with a last application date of March 25, 2026. Hathras Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 has 229 Anganwadi Worker vacancies, with an application period of 21 days from the advertisement. ICDS Azamgarh Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 had an application window from March 18 to April 15, 2026, offering an approximate monthly salary of ₹7,500 to ₹8,000 for Anganwadi Workers.

Recruitment in Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana

Punjab’s Anganwadi Recruitment 2025, extended into 2026, features a substantial 6,110 vacancies for Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts. The application deadline for these positions was March 20, 2026. Application fees for Punjab posts are ₹500 for General category Anganwadi Workers and ₹250 for Other Categories, while for Anganwadi Helpers, the fees are ₹300 for General and ₹150 for Other Categories.

Andhra Pradesh Anganwadi Jobs 2026 has 171 vacancies, with the last date to apply set for April 28, 2026. Telangana Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 had a closing date for applications on July 18, 2026. These state-specific recruitments underscore the ongoing efforts to strengthen child development services across the country.

Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process

The general eligibility criteria for Anganwadi recruitment specify that only female candidates are eligible. For Anganwadi Worker positions, candidates typically need to be 10th or 12th Pass, while Anganwadi Helper roles usually require an 8th or 10th Pass. The age limit for both is generally 18 to 35 years, with age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC categories. A residency condition often requires candidates to reside in the same ward or village as the Anganwadi center.

The selection process for Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts is primarily merit-based, relying on academic marks, and does not include a written examination. For Supervisor and CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) positions, the educational requirement is typically graduation in any stream, with an age limit of 18 to 40 years. Application fees are mostly nil across states for Worker and Helper posts, but some state Supervisor posts may incur fees ranging from ₹100 to ₹500.

Further reading

• Anganwadi recruitment 2026: apply for 6,843 posts in Gujarat by October 14, other state deadlines vary
• Anganwadi recruitment 2026: apply for 8,697 posts; deadlines up to October 14
• Anganwadi recruitment 2026: apply by October 18 for Hamirpur helper posts, October 14 for Gujarat
• Anganwadi recruitment 2026: apply for worker, helper posts in MP, UP, Telangana, Odisha
• Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: 8,697 vacancies announced; apply for Gujarat, UP posts by 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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