WCD Odisha Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 — 8 Posts, Apply Online by 20 Sep (Odisha)

Women and Child Development Department, Government of Odisha, has released a recruitment notification for 8 government job vacancies of Anganwadi Helper under No. WCD-ICDS-G-MISC-0033-2022 4970/WCD. This is a contractual community-level opportunity under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, offering 10th-pass candidates in Odisha an accessible entry point into government-linked work. Selected Anganwadi Helpers will support early childhood care and nutrition services at their assigned Anganwadi Centre, working alongside Anganwadi Workers under the ICDS framework. Candidates aged 18 to 35 years who have passed 10th class or an equivalent examination are eligible to apply. The selection process for WCD Odisha Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 consists of Document Verification followed by preparation of a Merit List, with no written examination involved. The WCD Odisha Anganwadi Helper 2026 online application is available at engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in/wcdUserlogin. The last date to apply is 20 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF carefully before applying, and are advised to confirm current honorarium rates and any district/AWC-specific eligibility conditions directly on the official WCD Odisha engagement portal, since these details are not fully spelled out in the short notification.

• Anganwadi Helper: 10th Pass or equivalent from a recognised board

• Minimum 18 years, Maximum 35 years

• 10th Pass or equivalent from a recognised board
• Age 18 to 35 years
• Nature of engagement: Contractual, under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme
• Selection is merit-based following document verification, with no written test

No application fee is mentioned for any category in the official notification

Not specified in the official notification — Anganwadi Helper honorarium follows the standard ICDS/Government of Odisha remuneration structure; confirm current rates with the concerned ICDS Project Office

1. Visit the official WCD Odisha engagement portal at engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in
2. Download and read the official notification PDF carefully
3. Click on the Apply Online / User Login link to begin registration
4. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details
5. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and educational certificates in the prescribed format
6. Review all details carefully before submitting the form, as no application fee applies
7. Submit the completed application on or before 20 September 2026
8. Take a printout or save a digital copy of the submission confirmation for future reference
9. Await intimation regarding document verification from the local ICDS/WCD office
10. Attend document verification and merit-list proceedings as scheduled by the department