Women & Child Development Department ยท Ref: GAZ/2026/06-050 ยท Posted 2026-05-20, updated 2026-07-15
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State Women & Child Development departments have released Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper recruitment notifications for 2026 across multiple districts, filling vacancies at the local anganwadi centre level.
Standard government age relaxation applies for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) โ refer to the official notification PDF for exact figures.
Vacancy Details โ Category Wise
Category
Approx. Vacancies
Anganwadi Worker
1,350
Anganwadi Helper
1,750
Total
3,100
Educational Qualification
Anganwadi Worker: 10th pass (12th preferred in some states). Anganwadi Helper: 8th/10th pass depending on the state. Local residency within the anganwadi centre's jurisdiction is typically mandatory.
Selection Process
Application Screening
Merit List (based on qualification & local residency points)
Document Verification
Local Committee Interview (in some states)
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates are placed at approximately โน10,000 to โน18,000 per month (Honorarium (state-dependent, not a regular pay scale)), plus applicable Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other admissible allowances.
Application Process โ Step by Step
Visit the official website and complete registration if not already registered.
Log in and select "Apply" against this notification.
Fill in personal, educational and communication details carefully.
Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specified size and format.
Pay the application fee (if applicable) using the available online modes.
Review the form on the preview page and submit.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Required Documents
Recent passport-size photograph (scanned, per specification)
Scanned signature
Educational certificates as applicable to this post
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
Valid ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)
Exam Pattern
Section
Questions
Marks
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No written examination in most states
Selection in most states is merit-based on qualifications and local residency rather than a written examination โ check your specific state's notification for exceptions.
Syllabus
Not applicable in most states โ selection is primarily merit-list based. Where a written test is conducted, it typically covers basic literacy, numeracy and general awareness at a foundational level.
Is there a written exam for Anganwadi recruitment?
In most states, selection is merit-list based on qualification and local residency rather than a written exam โ a small number of states do conduct a basic written test, so check your specific state notification.
What is the last date to apply for Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
Deadlines vary by state and district; the general window referenced on this page closes 29 July 2026 โ always confirm against your specific district's notification.
SarkariSetu Editorial Desk Reviewed against the official WCD notification PDF on 2026-07-15.
