Anganwadi recruitment 2026: apply for 6,843 posts in Gujarat by October 14, other state deadlines vary

Anganwadi recruitment for 2026 is currently underway across various districts in India, with State Women and Child Development (WCD) and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Departments actively seeking to fill positions for Anganwadi Worker (AWW), Anganwadi Helper (AWH), Mini Anganwadi Worker, Supervisor, and Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) roles. These recruitments are conducted regularly based on existing vacancies, aiming to strengthen the network of Anganwadi centres nationwide.

Candidates interested in these positions are advised to consult the official websites of the Ministry of Women & Child Development (wcd.nic.in) and respective state ICDS portals for detailed notifications, eligibility criteria, and application procedures. The application mode for most recruitments is online, with application fees varying by state and post, often being nil for most states but ranging from ₹100 to ₹500 for some state Supervisor posts.

State-Wise Application Deadlines and Vacancies

Several states and districts have announced specific application deadlines for Anganwadi posts. In Gujarat, the WCD Department has opened applications for 6,843 Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts, with the last date to apply being October 14, 2026. Uttar Pradesh also has multiple ongoing recruitments, including 104 Helper posts in Hamirpur with a deadline of October 18, 2026, and 252 Worker and Helper posts in Hathras with a deadline of October 13, 2026. Other UP districts like Gorakhpur, Gonda, and Jalaun have deadlines in early October 2026.

Madhya Pradesh’s Directorate of Women & Child Development (WCD MP) previously released a notification for 2,548 vacancies, including 781 Anganwadi Worker and 1,767 Anganwadi Helper posts, with applications closing on July 13, 2026. Similarly, Andhra Pradesh had 171 vacancies with a submission deadline of April 28, 2026. Punjab’s 2025 recruitment drive for 6,110 vacancies (1,316 Anganwadi Worker and 4,794 Anganwadi Helper) had an extended application deadline of March 20, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process

The eligibility criteria for Anganwadi posts vary by role and state. For Anganwadi Worker (AWW) positions, candidates typically need to be 10th or 12th pass, aged between 18 and 35 years, and must be female residents of the same ward or village. Married women are preferred in some states. Anganwadi Helper (AWH) roles generally require an 8th or 10th pass qualification, with the same age and residency conditions, and are also exclusively for female candidates. For Supervisor/CDPO posts, a Graduation degree in any stream is usually required, with an age limit of 18-40 years, and residency conditions may vary by district.

Age relaxation for SC/ST and OBC categories is provided as per government rules. The selection process for Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts is predominantly merit-based, relying on academic marks, and typically does not involve a written examination. For example, in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, selection is purely merit-based on Class 10 and 12 marks, followed by document verification and a basic medical fitness test. In Punjab, the process includes shortlisting based on academic marks, an interview, document verification, and a medical examination.

District-Specific Recruitments and Honorarium Details

In Mahabubabad district, Telangana, five official notifications (A2/ICDS/137-1/2026 to 137-5/2026) were issued on August 24, 2026, for Anganwadi Teacher (AWT) and Anganwadi Helper (AWH) posts. Applications for these 231 combined vacancies opened on August 25, 2026, and closed on September 3, 2026. Document verification for Mahabubabad district was scheduled from September 7, 2026, to September 19, 2026. For AWT in Mahabubabad, Intermediate (Inter) pass is required, while for AWH, Intermediate pass is preferred, with 10th class (SSC) pass considered if Inter-qualified candidates are unavailable. Applicants must be permanent residents of the exact habitation served by the Anganwadi centre they apply for.

The honorarium for Anganwadi posts is jointly funded by central and state governments and is subject to periodic revision. While the Mahabubabad notification did not specify salary figures, the expected honorarium for AWT is approximately ₹12,500 – ₹13,500 per month, and for AWH, it is approximately ₹8,000 per month, based on other Telangana district notifications. State-wise salaries vary, with Punjab Anganwadi Workers receiving around ₹7,000 per month and Helpers ₹11,500 per month. Supervisors in Punjab receive approximately ₹25,000 per month. In Uttar Pradesh, Workers receive ₹5,000, Helpers ₹10,000, and Supervisors ₹20,000 per month.

Further reading

• Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: 8,697 vacancies announced; apply for Gujarat, UP posts by October 14
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• Anganwadi recruitment 2026: apply for worker, helper posts in MP, UP, Telangana, Odisha
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Written by Nishit Kumar

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