J&K Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika) Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts, Apply Offline by 15 Sep

Jammu and Kashmir Anganwadi (ICDS Baramulla) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 3 Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika) posts. Is J&K Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, the notification, Advt No. CDPO/SOP/Estt/2026/538-48, is officially live, with offline applications accepted from 31 August 2026 to 15 September 2026. Candidates with Matriculation, or 8th Standard where no matriculate candidate is available, can apply for this honorarium-based contractual role in Jammu & Kashmir. Selected candidates will serve as Anganwadi Helpers under the Integrated Child Development Services scheme. The selection process is Document Verification followed by selection based on marks obtained in Class 10th, with preference given to married women, widow-headed households with no income source, and destitute women. This recruitment falls under the ICDS scheme administered by the Directorate of Social Welfare, and Anganwadi Helper posts are typically filled at the local, village-level Anganwadi centre rather than through a centralised process, so candidates should confirm the exact catchment area covered. Candidates must send their application by 15 September 2026. Given the short window from the 31 August 2026 commencement date, eligible candidates should not delay preparing their application. Candidates should verify with the local CDPO office in Baramulla district whether residency within a specific ward or panchayat is required, since this detail is not always repeated in every summary of the notification, and no application fee applies regardless of category.

Matriculation; candidates with 8th standard pass may also be considered if no matriculate candidate is available for a given centre.

18 to 37 years, as on 01 January 2026.

• 3 vacancies for Sahayikas (Anganwadi Helpers)
• Qualification is Matriculation; 8th standard pass may be considered if no matriculate candidate is available
• Age limit is 18 to 37 years as on 1 January 2026
• Preference in selection is given to married women, widow-headed households with no source of income, and destitute women, based on marks in Class 10th
• This is a contractual engagement paid on an honorarium basis rather than a fixed salary
• No application fee applies for any category

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Honorarium basis (amount not specified in the notification).

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
2. Download the application form from the official website, www.jkicds.com
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct information
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates, including original 10th class mark sheets for verification
5. Check all details carefully before submission
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post or Registered Post
7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date, 15 September 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form and postal receipt for future reference