WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker & Helper Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts, Apply Online by 20 Aug (Odisha)

Verified from official source on 10 Aug 2026

WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker & Helper Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts, Apply Online by 20 Aug (Odisha)

📍 OdishaWomen and Child Development Department, Odisha (WCD Odisha) — Govt. of Odisha | Advt No. 1275State Govt Jobs
Application Mode:Online
Total Posts
6
Minimum Qualification
12th Pass

Overview

WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker & Helper Recruitment 2026 is out — the Women and Child Development Department, Odisha, has released Advertisement No. 1275 announcing 6 government job vacancies: 2 Anganwadi Worker and 4 Anganwadi Helper posts. Candidates who have passed +2 (12th standard) or an equivalent qualification, aged between 18 and 35 years, are eligible to apply for WCD Odisha Recruitment 2026 through the department's dedicated online engagement portal. Selected candidates will support early childhood care, nutrition monitoring, and pre-school education delivery at their respective Anganwadi Centers under Odisha's Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. The selection process for WCD Odisha Recruitment 2026 involves the online application followed by document verification — no written examination or interview is specified in the short notification. The honorarium is ₹10,000 per month for both posts — a steady community-level opportunity for candidates in Odisha seeking to contribute to child welfare programmes. The WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker & Helper 2026 online application is available at the department's engagement portal, engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in. The last date to apply is 20 August 2026. No application fee is required for any category. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since the specific Anganwadi Center location and category-wise reservation details for each of the 6 posts are listed there.

Qualification

Candidates applying for both Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts under WCD Odisha Recruitment 2026 must have passed +2 (12th standard) or an equivalent qualification.

Age Limit

  • Age between 18 and 35 years
  • Age relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per applicable rules

Eligibility

  • +2 (12th standard) pass or equivalent qualification, for both Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts
  • Age between 18 and 35 years
  • Age relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per applicable Odisha Government rules
  • No application fee for any category
  • This is a contractual, honorarium-based engagement under the ICDS scheme

Important Dates

  1. Notification Date

    05 Aug 2026

  2. Last Date to Apply

    20 Aug 2026

Application Fee

No application fee has been mentioned in the official WCD Odisha Recruitment 2026 notification for any category of candidates.

Salary

  • ₹10,000 per month, applicable to both Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts
  • This is a contractual, honorarium-based engagement under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme in Odisha

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official WCD Odisha engagement portal at engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in
  2. Download and carefully read the complete official notification PDF (Advt No. 1275) to confirm the specific Anganwadi Center vacancy and reservation category
  3. Register or log in on the online application portal using an active mobile number and email ID
  4. Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, and residence details
  5. Upload scanned copies of required documents, including photograph, signature, and educational certificates in the prescribed format
  6. Review all entered details carefully before final submission
  7. Submit the completed application form before the last date of 20 August 2026
  8. Take a printout or save a confirmation of the submitted online application
  9. Retain all original certificates and documents ready for document verification if shortlisted
  10. Monitor the official portal regularly for any updates or communication regarding this recruitment

Selection Process

  • Online Application
  • Document Verification

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Anganwadi Worker2
Anganwadi Helper4

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹0/- (Nil)
SC / ST / PwD / Female₹0/- (Nil)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker & Helper Recruitment 2026?+
The last date to submit the online application is 20 August 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are announced under this WCD Odisha recruitment?+
There are 6 vacancies in total — 2 Anganwadi Worker posts and 4 Anganwadi Helper posts.
Q3. What is the qualification required for these posts?+
Candidates need to have passed +2 (12th standard) or an equivalent qualification, for both Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts.
Q4. What is the age limit for this recruitment?+
The age limit is 18 to 35 years, with relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per applicable rules.
Q5. What is the salary for Anganwadi Worker and Helper under this recruitment?+
Both posts carry an honorarium of ₹10,000 per month.
Q6. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?+
No, there is no application fee for any category for this recruitment.
Q7. What is the mode of application for WCD Odisha Recruitment 2026?+
The application mode is online, through the official WCD Odisha engagement portal at engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in.
Q8. What is the selection process for these posts?+
Selection involves the online application followed by document verification.
Q9. Which department is conducting this recruitment?+
This recruitment is conducted by the Women and Child Development Department, Odisha, under Advertisement No. 1275.
Q10. Where can I find the official notification for this recruitment?+
The official notification PDF is available on the WCD Odisha engagement portal and contains complete eligibility and Anganwadi Center-specific details.
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