Overview
The Women and Child Development Department, Odisha has issued the WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 notification for one Anganwadi Worker vacancy. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the department’s Anganwadi engagement portal until September 25, 2026. Applicants should carefully review the detailed notification, particularly the centre-specific residence and eligibility conditions, before applying.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Women and Child Development Department, Odisha |
| Post Name | Anganwadi Worker |
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | engagement.awc.odisha.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA — applications are currently open |
| Last Date | September 25, 2026 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day to submit the form. Completing the registration early will provide sufficient time to correct avoidable errors and upload readable documents.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or institution.
- Applicants must fulfil any local residency requirement prescribed for the Anganwadi centre, ward, village or service area mentioned in the detailed advertisement.
- Required educational certificates must have been issued by a recognised authority and should be available for verification.
- Candidates should check the official notification for centre-specific conditions, acceptable equivalent qualifications and the method used to calculate merit.
Age Limit
- The applicant should ordinarily be between 18 and 35 years of age, subject to the cut-off date and conditions stated in the official notification.
- Age relaxation may apply to candidates from reserved categories in accordance with Odisha government rules.
- The date of birth recorded in the matriculation certificate or another accepted official document will generally be considered for age verification.
- Candidates must confirm the exact age criteria in the detailed advertisement before submitting the application.
Fees
- No application fee has been specified for this Anganwadi Worker recruitment.
- Candidates should verify the fee section of the official notification before completing the form.
- Applicants should not make payments through unofficial links, agents or personal bank accounts.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to include the following stages:
- Merit assessment: Applications will be scrutinised, and eligible candidates may be ranked on the basis of marks secured in the prescribed qualifying examination and other applicable recruitment norms.
- Document verification: Shortlisted applicants will be required to produce original educational, age, residence, category and identity documents.
- Final selection: The final engagement will be made after eligibility verification and approval by the competent authority. A medical fitness check or additional verification may be required if prescribed in the notification.
Candidates should note that a separate written examination may not be held unless specifically announced by the department. Updates regarding the shortlist, verification schedule and final result will be published through the official portal or the relevant district authority.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Anganwadi engagement portal at engagement.awc.odisha.gov.in.
- Open the recruitment or engagement section and locate the relevant Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
- Select the appropriate district, project, sector or Anganwadi centre for which the vacancy has been notified.
- Read the complete notification and confirm that you meet the qualification, age, residence and category requirements.
- Register using an active mobile number and email address, where required. Retain the login credentials for future use.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, address and reservation information exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Upload clear scanned copies of the photograph, signature, Class 10 certificate, Class 12 certificate, residence proof and other required documents in the prescribed format.
- Review every entry before final submission. Incorrect details may lead to rejection during scrutiny or document verification.
- Submit the application by September 25, 2026, and download or print the acknowledgement page for reference.
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FAQs
What is the last date to apply for WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submitting the online application is September 25, 2026.
How many vacancies are available?
The recruitment notification has been released for one Anganwadi Worker post.
Where can candidates apply online?
Eligible candidates can apply through the official WCD Odisha Anganwadi engagement portal at engagement.awc.odisha.gov.in.
