CDPO Kupwara Anganwadi Worker & Helper Recruitment 2026 — J&K (28 Posts)

The Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Kupwara, has released a recruitment notification for 28 Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme in Kupwara district, Jammu & Kashmir. The last date to apply is 17 July 2026. Applications are to be submitted through the official J&K ICDS portal or as per the application mode specified in the notification. Anganwadi Worker posts require a minimum of 10th Pass (Matric) qualification while Anganwadi Helper posts require 8th Pass from a recognised board. Preference is given to candidates who are local residents of the area covered by the concerned Anganwadi Centre (AWC). Selection is based on a merit list prepared from academic marks — no written examination is conducted for these posts. Candidates must visit jkicds.gov.in or the CDPO Kupwara office website, download the official notification, check the area/AWC-wise vacancy details, and apply before 17 July 2026. Since the last date is approaching soon, candidates should apply immediately. No application fee is charged for any category.

Anganwadi Worker: 10th Pass (Matric) from recognised board | Anganwadi Helper: 8th Pass from recognised board | Must be local resident of the concerned AWC area

21–40 years | Relaxation as per J&K Govt rules

• Anganwadi Worker: Minimum 10th Pass (Matric) from recognised board
• Anganwadi Helper: Minimum 8th Pass from recognised board
• Must be local resident/domicile of the concerned AWC catchment area
• Age: 21–40 years (relaxation as per J&K Govt rules)
• Married women with children preferred for Anganwadi Worker posts
• Must be Indian citizen and J&K domicile

No application fee

Anganwadi Worker: ₹4,500–₹10,000/month (honorarium) | Anganwadi Helper: ₹2,250–₹5,000/month (honorarium) — as per ICDS norms

1. Visit jkicds.gov.in or CDPO Kupwara official page
2. Download the official recruitment notification
3. Check AWC/area-wise vacancy for your locality
4. Fill the application form in prescribed format
5. Attach 10th/8th pass certificate, domicile certificate, residential proof, photo
6. Submit to CDPO Kupwara office before 17 July 2026
7. No fee — completely free