Overview
The Gujarat Women and Child Development Department has released the Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 notification for 6,843 Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts. Eligible female candidates can submit their applications online through the official recruitment portal within the prescribed schedule. Applicants should check the district-wise vacancies, eligibility conditions and document requirements before registering.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Gujarat Women and Child Development Department |
| Post Name | Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper |
| Total Vacancies | 6,843 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in |
Important Dates
The detailed application schedule should be confirmed on the official portal. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day to complete registration.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA/Not announced |
| Result Date | TBA |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is assessed separately for the Worker and Helper posts. Applicants must satisfy the educational, age, residence and other conditions specified for the district or Anganwadi centre selected in the application.
Educational Qualification
- For Anganwadi Worker, candidates should generally have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- For Anganwadi Helper, the minimum qualification is generally Class 10 pass from a recognised board.
- Candidates must be able to read and write Gujarati and meet the local-language conditions mentioned in the notification.
- Applicants may be required to be permanent residents of the relevant village, ward or local Anganwadi service area.
- The qualification must have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date. Candidates awaiting results should check whether they are permitted to apply.
Age Limit
- The usual minimum age for these posts is 18 years.
- The general upper age limit is expected to be 33 years, subject to the post-wise and category-wise provisions in the official notification.
- Age will be calculated as on the cut-off date specified by the department.
- Any relaxation for reserved categories or other eligible applicants will apply under Gujarat government rules.
Fees
- No application fee is generally charged for Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper recruitment.
- Candidates should verify the fee status displayed on the official application portal before final submission.
- Applicants should not make payments through unofficial websites, agents or personal accounts.
Selection Process
The recruitment is expected to be completed through academic merit and verification rather than a conventional written examination.
- Merit List: Applications will be assessed on the basis of qualifying examination marks and the criteria prescribed for the relevant post.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original educational certificates, age proof, residence documents, category certificates and other required records.
- Final Selection: Appointment will be subject to successful verification, fulfilment of local eligibility conditions and approval by the competent authority.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Gujarat Anganwadi recruitment portal at e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in.
- Open the recruitment or advertisement section and select the Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 link.
- Read the detailed notification, including district-wise vacancies and eligibility rules, before beginning registration.
- Select the appropriate district, project, Anganwadi centre and post. Candidates should ensure that they meet the local residence requirement for the selected vacancy.
- Register using an active mobile number and other required personal details.
- Enter educational qualifications, date of birth, address, category and identification information exactly as shown in the supporting documents.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature, marksheets, school certificates, residence proof and other documents in the prescribed format and file size.
- Review the completed application carefully. Incorrect district, post or marks details may affect candidature or merit ranking.
- Submit the form before the deadline and save or print the final application acknowledgement for future reference.
Candidates should keep their registered mobile number active until the selection process is completed, as updates may be communicated electronically.
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FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available under Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment drive has announced 6,843 vacancies for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts.
2. What is the minimum qualification required?
Candidates generally need to be Class 12 pass for Anganwadi Worker and Class 10 pass for Anganwadi Helper. Post-wise requirements must be checked in the official notification.
3. Will there be a written examination?
A written examination has not been announced. Selection is expected to be based on academic merit, document verification and fulfilment of local eligibility conditions.
