Overview
The Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Jammu and Kashmir, has issued the Anganwadi Worker and Helper Selection List 2026 for appointments at various Anganwadi Centres (AWCs). The results have been prepared project-wise and AWC-wise; the consolidated number of vacancies has not been specified and candidates should refer to the relevant selection notice for centre-level post details.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Jammu and Kashmir |
| Post Name | Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified; vacancies notified AWC-wise |
| Application Mode | Offline, as per the respective CDPO notice |
| Official Website | jkicds.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA/As per project-wise notification |
| Last Date | TBA/As per project-wise notification |
| Exam Date | Not applicable; merit-based selection |
| Result Date | 2026; exact date varies by CDPO/project |
Candidates must check the notice issued for their district or project because application and selection-list dates may differ between Anganwadi Centres.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For Anganwadi Worker, candidates are generally required to have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board.
- For Anganwadi Helper, preference is generally given to candidates who have passed Class 10.
- Where no eligible Class 10 pass candidate is available for a Helper post, an 8th pass candidate may be considered, subject to the applicable recruitment guidelines.
- Applicants must possess the qualification by the cut-off date mentioned in the relevant CDPO notification.
- Selection is generally restricted to eligible women residing in the concerned ward or electoral area of the Anganwadi Centre. Documentary proof of residence is required.
Age Limit
- The usual minimum age requirement is 18 years.
- The upper age limit is generally 37 years, calculated on the cut-off date prescribed in the project-level notice.
- Any relaxation or special condition will be governed by the Jammu and Kashmir Anganwadi engagement guidelines and the individual CDPO notification.
Fees
- No written-examination fee is generally charged because the recruitment is conducted through merit and document verification.
- Candidates should confirm the fee position from the original project-wise notification before completing any formalities.
- Applicants should not make payments through unofficial websites, agents or personal accounts.
Selection Process
- Preparation of merit: Applications are assessed on the basis of marks obtained in the prescribed educational qualification and the applicable local-residence conditions.
- Document verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original educational certificates, domicile or residence proof, date-of-birth proof and other required documents before the CDPO committee.
- Final selection and engagement: The final AWC-wise selection list is issued after scrutiny of eligibility, merit and objections, wherever invited. Selection remains provisional until all original records are verified.
No competitive written examination is normally conducted for these engagements. Inclusion in a provisional list does not automatically create a right to appointment if a candidate is later found ineligible.
How to Apply
The 2026 selection list relates to applications already submitted under the relevant CDPO recruitment notices. For future vacancies, candidates may follow these practical steps:
- Visit the official Jammu and Kashmir Integrated Child Development Services portal and open the Recruitment, Notices or Selection Lists section.
- Locate the notification for the relevant district, CDPO project and Anganwadi Centre. Confirm the ward of residence and post before applying.
- Download the prescribed application form, if provided, and enter personal, educational and contact details carefully.
- Attach self-attested copies of the required certificates, including marks sheets, age proof, domicile certificate, ward-residence certificate and recent photographs.
- Submit the completed form to the office specified in the notification before the deadline. Obtain an acknowledgement or retain postal proof, where applicable.
- To check the Selection List 2026, download the relevant AWC-wise PDF and search for the candidate’s name, application number, parentage or ward details.
- Selected candidates should attend document verification on the notified date with all original certificates and photocopies.
Important Links
Candidates should use only official PDF notices and verify the CDPO project name, Anganwadi Centre, category and selection status. Any discrepancy in the list should be reported to the concerned CDPO office within the objection period, if provided.
FAQs
1. Is the J&K Anganwadi Selection List 2026 released AWC-wise?
Yes. The merit and selection results are issued for individual CDPO projects and Anganwadi Centres.
2. Is there a written examination for Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts?
Generally, no. Selection is based on educational merit, local-residence eligibility and verification of documents.
3. What should candidates do after finding their name in the list?
They should read the accompanying notice and report for document verification with original certificates on the scheduled date.
