WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts (Bhadrak), Apply Online by 10 Sep (Odisha)

Women and Child Development Department, Odisha (WCD Odisha) has released the WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 notification for 3 vacancies of Anganwadi Worker in Bhadrak district. This is an Odisha government job 2026 opportunity for 10th pass women candidates seeking a contractual position in the state's early childhood care and nutrition delivery system. WCD Odisha runs Anganwadi Worker recruitment on a continuous, district-wise basis across the state under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, and this notification covers vacancies specifically in Bhadrak district. Candidates aged 18 to 35 years who have passed 10th standard are eligible to apply online. Selected Anganwadi Workers will be posted at Anganwadi Centres in Bhadrak district, delivering supplementary nutrition, pre-school education, health check-ups, and immunisation referral services to children under 6 years, along with nutrition and health awareness support to pregnant and lactating mothers in their assigned locality. Anganwadi Workers also play a frontline role in Odisha's maternal and child health outreach, coordinating with ASHA workers and the local health sub-centre for growth monitoring and referral of malnourished children. The WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker 2026 selection process consists of Online Application, Document Verification, and preparation of a Merit List — no written examination is conducted for this post. The remuneration for Anganwadi Worker 2026 is ₹7,500 per month, a fixed honorarium under the ICDS Scheme rather than a regular pay scale, reflecting the contractual nature of this community-level position. The WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker Bhadrak 2026 online application is available at engagement.odisha.gov.in. The application window opened on 25 August 2026, and the last date to apply is 10 September 2026, with document verification scheduled for 11 September 2026. No application fee is mentioned for this recruitment. Candidates must read the complete official WCD Odisha 2026 notification PDF before applying, as vacancy details, exact Anganwadi Centre locations, and any local eligibility conditions are specified for the Bhadrak district posting.

10th standard (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board. No specific stream/specialisation is required. No minimum percentage is specified in the notification. No prior experience is required for this entry-level community post, though candidates already engaged in community health/nutrition work may receive preference as per WCD Odisha's standard norms.

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 35 years
• Age relaxation as per Government of Odisha rules for applicable reserved categories

• 10th standard (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board
• Age: 18 to 35 years, as on the cut-off date specified in the notification
• Age relaxation as per Government of Odisha rules for applicable reserved categories
• Preference is typically given to local resident candidates of the Anganwadi Centre's catchment area, per standard WCD Odisha ICDS norms — candidates should confirm specific local/domicile conditions from the official notification
• No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Nature of engagement is contractual under the ICDS Scheme, not a regular government service post

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification

• ₹7,500 per month (fixed honorarium under the ICDS Scheme)

1. Visit the official WCD Odisha recruitment portal, engagement.odisha.gov.in
2. Register or log in using your mobile number and required credentials
3. Locate the Anganwadi Worker recruitment notification for Bhadrak district
4. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational and contact details
5. Upload your photograph, signature and 10th standard mark sheet/certificate in the prescribed format
6. Upload category and domicile certificates, if applicable to your application
7. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
8. Submit the online application on or before 10 September 2026
9. Attend document verification on 11 September 2026, if shortlisted, with all original certificates
10. Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference