WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker & Helper Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts, Apply by 09 Sep (Odisha)

Women and Child Development Department (WCD) Odisha, the state nodal department implementing the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme across Odisha, has released Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. WCD-ICDS-G-MISC-0033-2022-4970/WCD for 3 posts covering the anganwadi centres at Mahuldiha, Pokharatola, and Badhaipada. Anganwadi Worker and Helper positions form the backbone of Odisha's grassroots child nutrition and early childhood care delivery, making this a sought-after community-level government job for women in these localities. Candidates aged 18 to 35 years with the prescribed educational qualification are eligible to apply. Selected Anganwadi Workers will manage day-to-day operations at their assigned anganwadi centre, including supplementary nutrition distribution, pre-school education for children aged 3-6, and health and immunisation referrals, while Anganwadi Helpers assist with cooking, cleaning, and mobilising beneficiaries. The selection process for WCD Odisha Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 consists of an online application followed by document verification and preparation of a merit list; there is no written examination. The salary for Anganwadi Worker 2026 is ₹8,000 per month, while Anganwadi Helper receives ₹5,500 per month, both paid as fixed monthly honorarium under the ICDS scheme. The WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker and Helper 2026 online application is available at engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in. The last date to apply for this recruitment is 09 September 2026. No application fee is charged to any category of candidate. Candidates must read the complete official WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker and Helper 2026 notification PDF before applying, and are advised to confirm the exact qualification requirement with their local ICDS project office given a discrepancy in the source notification's stated qualification.

• Anganwadi Worker (Mahuldiha): 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognised board, as per Odisha ICDS scheme norms
• Anganwadi Helper (Pokharatola, Badhaipada): 8th Pass from a recognised institution
• Note: the source notification carries a discrepancy between its summary table (12th Pass) and its detailed eligibility text (10th/8th Pass); candidates should confirm the exact qualification requirement directly with the local ICDS project office before applying

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

• 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognised board for Anganwadi Worker; 8th Pass for Anganwadi Helper (subject to local confirmation — see Qualification note above)
• Age: 18 to 35 years as on the cut-off date specified in the notification
• Age relaxation as per Government of Odisha rules for reserved categories
• Candidate should ordinarily be a resident of the anganwadi centre's local area (Mahuldiha, Pokharatola, or Badhaipada) or the surrounding gram panchayat, as per standard ICDS local-preference norms
• No application fee applicable for any category

• No application fee for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) as per the official notification

• Anganwadi Worker: ₹8,000 per month
• Anganwadi Helper: ₹5,500 per month

1. Visit engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in — the official WCD Odisha ICDS engagement and recruitment portal
2. Click on the login/registration link on the homepage to create your candidate account
3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully before proceeding
4. Register with your active email ID and mobile number
5. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and other required details accurately
6. Upload a scanned photograph and signature as per the specified dimensions and format
7. Select the anganwadi centre (Mahuldiha, Pokharatola, or Badhaipada) you are applying for
8. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
9. Click Submit and download the application confirmation
10. Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference during document verification