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| WCD Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: 6,843 Vacancies |
Today, 14 October 2026, is the last date to apply for 6,843 Anganwadi Worker (Karyakar) and Anganwadi Helper / Tedagar posts under WCD Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026. Female candidates can still submit the online application on the Gujarat e-HRMS portal until 12:00 midnight tonight.
The Women and Child Development Department, Government of Gujarat, is filling 3,043 Worker and 3,800 Helper / Tedagar seats under ICDS. The engagement is honorarium-based, not a regular Class-III cadre post.
Last Updated: 14 October 2026 | Reviewed by Vijay Sah
Current Status: Last Date Approaching. The online application window closes today, 14 October 2026, at 12:00 midnight.
Latest Update: The supplied last date has arrived. No extension has been supplied.
Key points at a glance: 6,843 vacancies (3,043 Worker and 3,800 Helper / Tedagar), female candidates only, online application through e-HRMS, application fee Nil, last date 14 October 2026 up to 12:00 midnight.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Women and Child Development Department, Government of Gujarat |
| Posts | Anganwadi Worker (Karyakar); Anganwadi Helper / Tedagar |
| Vacancy | 6,843 (3,043 Worker + 3,800 Helper) |
| Application Mode | Online (Gujarat e-HRMS) |
| Start Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 14 October 2026, up to 12:00 midnight |
| Qualification | Worker: HSC / Class 12, or SSC / Class 10 + 2-year AICTE-recognised diploma. Helper: SSC / Class 10 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years as on 14 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Honorarium | Worker ₹10,000/month; Helper ₹5,500/month |
| Status | Last Date Approaching |
Overview
The posts fall under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, with centres in districts and urban ICDS projects across Gujarat. The engagement is honorarium-based.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 21 September 2026, 12:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 October 2026, up to 12:00 midnight |
| Age Cut-Off Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Centre-Wise Merit List | To be published on e-HRMS after scrutiny |
| Document Verification | After the merit list, as called by the ICDS project |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Minimum Qualification | Monthly Honorarium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker (Karyakar) | 3,043 | HSC / Class 12, or SSC / Class 10 + 2-year AICTE-recognised diploma | ₹10,000 |
| Anganwadi Helper / Tedagar | 3,800 | SSC / Class 10 | ₹5,500 |
| Total | 6,843 | Two posts | Honorarium-based |
The Worker and Helper figures add up to the stated total of 6,843 vacancies. Higher qualifications such as BA, B.Sc or B.Com do not create separate vacancies. The supplied information states that higher study can be considered in the merit process.
Rural / District Panchayat Projects
| Project / District | Worker | Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 92 | 114 |
| Amreli | 104 | 143 |
| Anand | 128 | 104 |
| Aravalli | 60 | 55 |
| Banaskantha | 95 | 135 |
| Bhavnagar | 112 | 123 |
| Bharuch | 47 | 65 |
| Botad | 30 | 33 |
| Chhota Udepur | 41 | 66 |
| Dahod | 100 | 104 |
| Dangs | 16 | 14 |
| Devbhumi Dwarka | 42 | 75 |
| Gandhinagar | 57 | 72 |
| Gir Somnath | 56 | 83 |
| Jamnagar | 69 | 110 |
| Junagadh | 85 | 82 |
| Kheda | 101 | 98 |
| Kutch | 200 | 255 |
| Mahesana | 133 | 151 |
| Mahisagar | 45 | 37 |
| Morbi | 70 | 92 |
| Narmada | 36 | 46 |
| Navsari | 84 | 76 |
| Panchmahal | 52 | 82 |
| Patan | 82 | 143 |
| Porbandar | 29 | 40 |
| Rajkot | 90 | 101 |
| Sabarkantha | 87 | 100 |
| Surat | 80 | 101 |
| Surendranagar | 85 | 93 |
| Tapi | 46 | 51 |
| Vadodara | 74 | 90 |
| Valsad | 95 | 122 |
| Vav-Tharad | 45 | 82 |
Urban ICDS Projects
| Urban Project | Worker | Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad Urban | 145 | 223 |
| Bhavnagar Urban | 30 | 41 |
| Gandhidham Urban (Kutch) | 9 | 23 |
| Jamnagar Urban | 37 | 41 |
| Junagadh Urban | 21 | 29 |
| Karamsad Anand Urban | 14 | 16 |
| Mehsana Urban | 8 | 9 |
| Morbi Urban | 6 | 9 |
| Nadiad Urban | 9 | 6 |
| Navsari Urban | 9 | 12 |
| Porbandar Urban | 15 | 14 |
| Rajkot Urban | 38 | 44 |
| Surat Urban | 60 | 117 |
| Surendranagar Urban | 20 | 25 |
| Vadodara Urban | 38 | 42 |
| Vapi Urban | 16 | 11 |
| All Projects Total | 3,043 | 3,800 |
A combined statewide category-wise roster for UR, SEBC, SC, ST and EWS is not provided. Reservation figures should be checked in the advertisement of the selected project.
Eligibility
Anganwadi Worker: HSC / Class 12 from a recognised board, or SSC / Class 10 plus a two-year AICTE-recognised diploma.
Anganwadi Helper / Tedagar: SSC / Class 10 from a recognised board.
Other conditions:
- Only female candidates can apply.
- The candidate must be a local resident for at least one year.
- For a rural centre, the candidate must reside in the relevant revenue village.
- For an urban centre, the candidate must reside in the relevant ward / notified urban area.
- A Mamlatdar residence certificate issued within six months of the advertisement is required, as per the supplied information.
- Women from another state who do not reside in the selected Gujarat village or ward cannot apply for that centre.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 14 October 2026.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Worker and Helper (General Window) | 18 years | 33 years |
| Serving Anganwadi Helper applying for Worker | 18 years | 43 years |
A category-wise age-relaxation table is not provided. Any relaxation should be taken only from the applicable project advertisement.
Salary / Honorarium
| Post | Monthly Amount | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker (Karyakar) | ₹10,000 | Honorarium |
| Anganwadi Helper (Tedagar) | ₹5,500 | Honorarium |
These are fixed monthly honorarium amounts, not regular 7th CPC basic pay.
Application Fee
The application fee is Nil.
Selection Process
Selection is centre-wise and merit-based, with application scrutiny, merit preparation and document verification.
- Submit the online application for the selected centre and post.
- Education, age and residence details are scrutinised.
- A centre-wise merit list is prepared from marks in the prescribed qualifying examination, with the supplied higher-study consideration.
- The applicable preference for a serving Anganwadi Helper moving to a Worker seat is considered where the rules allow it.
- Selected candidates are called for document verification at the ICDS project / CDPO office.
- The selected candidate receives the honorary engagement for the relevant centre.
The supplied information states that there is no default written examination. No standard interview or separate physical test is specified for these roles in the supplied details.
How to Apply Online
- Open the Gujarat e-HRMS advertisement list.
- Find the Women and Child Development / Anganwadi Worker-Helper advertisement for your district or urban project.
- Read the project advertisement and confirm the centre name, village or ward, and post.
- Register or log in to the e-HRMS portal and select the centre and post.
- Enter personal, educational and residence details as per your certificates.
- Submit the application before 14 October 2026, 12:00 midnight.
- Save the acknowledgement or application details.
Select only a centre for which you meet the local-residence requirement. A separate statewide advertisement number common to all districts is not provided.
Documents Required
- Proof of age, such as school leaving or birth certificate
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate for Worker applicants, or AICTE diploma marksheets where applicable
- Original marksheets for every attempt, where applicable
- Grade-to-percentage conversion certificate, if results are in CGPA / grade format
- Mamlatdar residence certificate meeting the six-month requirement
- Caste / reservation certificate, if claiming a reserved category
- Widow certificate, if applicable
- Serving Helper proof / experience, if applying under the 43-year Worker window
- Self-declaration in the format given in the project advertisement
- Photo identity such as Aadhaar / Voter ID
- Passport-size photograph and signature as required by e-HRMS
The supplied information stresses the correct Mamlatdar residence certificate and the correct village or ward details.
Service Conditions
The engagement is honorary ICDS work at the allotted Anganwadi centre, not regular Government Service. It does not by itself create a pensionable Gujarat civil-service post.
The work covers Anganwadi centre activities, supplementary nutrition, pre-school activities, growth records, coordination and home visits. Continuation depends on the applicable centre and department rules. Automatic absorption into Supervisor, CDPO or clerk cadre should not be assumed.
After the merit position is published, the CDPO / project office calls selected candidates for document verification with originals. Residence, age and education details are checked against the application. The supplied information describes a possible progression from Helper to Worker under applicable rules, while Supervisor recruitment is a separate process.
Contact Details
| Office | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Women and Child Development Department, Government of Gujarat |
| Address | Block No. 9, 8th Floor, New Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar |
| Department Phone | 079-232-57942 |
| Recruitment Portal | e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in |
| Department Website | wcd.gujarat.gov.in |
Project-level CDPO and District ICDS contact numbers appear in the individual e-HRMS advertisement.
Also Read
Important Links
| Description | Link / Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (closes today, 12:00 midnight) | Gujarat e-HRMS Advertisement and Application Page |
| Official Notification | WCD Gujarat Anganwadi Project Advertisements |
| Official Website | WCD Gujarat Official Website |
| Application Window | 21 September 2026 to 14 October 2026, up to 12:00 midnight |
PDF paths differ by district and urban project, so open the relevant advertisement row on e-HRMS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for WCD Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
The last date is today, 14 October 2026, up to 12:00 midnight.
How many vacancies are available?
There are 6,843 vacancies: 3,043 Anganwadi Worker and 3,800 Anganwadi Helper / Tedagar posts.
Who can apply?
Female candidates who meet the educational and local-residence conditions for the selected centre.
What is the qualification for Worker and Helper posts?
Worker needs HSC / Class 12, or SSC / Class 10 plus a two-year AICTE-recognised diploma. Helper / Tedagar needs SSC / Class 10.
What is the age limit?
The general range is 18 to 33 years as on 14 October 2026. For a serving Anganwadi Helper applying for Worker, the maximum is 43 years.
Is there an application fee?
No. The application fee is Nil.
What is the monthly honorarium?
It is ₹10,000 for Anganwadi Worker and ₹5,500 for Anganwadi Helper / Tedagar.
Is there a written examination?
The supplied information states there is no default written examination. Selection is centre-wise merit based on qualifying marks, followed by verification.
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