Anganwadi Worker – 03

WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026

About the Organization

The Women and Child Development Department Odisha (WCD Odisha) / Odisha Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) is responsible for implementing various programs related to women and child development. It aims to recruit Anganwadi Workers to strengthen its services across the state. These positions are crucial for community-level support in child care and nutrition.

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Job Information

Recruitment Details

• Total Vacancies: 03 Anganwadi Worker positions are available across multiple Anganwadi centers in Odisha. The exact number of vacancies per center is mentioned in the official notification.
• Selection Procedure:
  • Merit-based selection derived from 12th standard examination marks.
  • Additional marks awarded for SC/ST status, OBC status, higher education, experience as ECCE/Balwadi worker, and other special categories.
  • Document verification for shortlisted candidates.
  • Final selection based on merit after document verification.
• Pay Scale or Monthly Salary: Selected Anganwadi Workers will receive monthly honorarium as fixed by the Odisha State Government, as per government notification and current norms for ICDS workers.

Application Fee

• Fee for Each Category: No application fee required.
• Payment Mode: Not Available

Important Dates

• Notification Published Date: 09 February 2026
• Start Date to Apply: 06 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: Not Available
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Result Date: To be announced

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years (as on 01 January 2026)
• Maximum Age: 35 Years (as on 01 January 2026)
• Age Relaxation: As per government rules for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

Post-wise Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Monthly Salary / Pay Scale

• Anganwadi Worker: Monthly Honorarium as fixed by the Odisha State Government, as per government notification and current norms for ICDS workers.

Other Relevant Details

• General Requirements:
  • Applicant must be a female candidate.
  • Must be a permanent resident of the respective Anganwadi center area.
• Special Category Provisions:
  • Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates.
  • Physically Disabled (40% or more disability as per District Chief Medical Officer certificate).
  • Widow (spouse death certificate required).
  • Orphan (certificate from recognized orphanage).
  • Divorced/separated women (court certified).
  • Homeless/abandoned women (certificate from competent authority).
• Experience Preference:
  • Prior experience as ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) worker under education programs (NPEGEL, etc.).
  • Prior experience as Balwadi (village nursery) worker.
• Required Documents for Application: 10th to 12th standard educational certificates (mark sheet and certificate), Permanent resident and caste certificate from local Tahsildar, Widow/Orphan/Disability/Divorce/Separation/Homeless/Abandoned certificates if applicable, Experience certificate if applicable, One passport-size color photograph.
• Important Terms and Conditions: Position is temporary and co-terminus with the project duration. Continuation depends on satisfactory performance and monthly review. Candidates must be present personally for document verification with all original documents. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Applications must be submitted online only. Applicant must select their respective Anganwadi center as per residential area.

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