Odisha
Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
The Women & Child Development Department, Odisha
(WCD Odisha) has released an official notification for the Anganwadi
Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill different
Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts in different district under
the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. Eligible female
candidates who have passed 12th standard and possess knowledge of
the Odia language can apply online through the official
engagement portal.
Anganwadi Workers play a vital role in grassroots social
welfare by supporting child nutrition, early childhood education,
maternal care, and community health awareness. This opportunity is ideal
for women who want to contribute to society while securing a respectable
government-supported position close to their home area.
Below is a complete, easy-to-understand guide covering eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, benefits, required documents, preparation tips, and application procedure.
WCD
Odisha Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 – Overview
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Department |
Women & Child Development, Odisha |
|
Scheme |
ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) |
|
Post Name |
Anganwadi Worker |
|
Total Vacancies |
various |
|
Location |
All District |
|
Qualification |
12th Pass |
|
Gender |
Female Only |
|
Language |
Odia (Mandatory) |
|
Age Limit |
18 – 35 Years (as on 01-01-2026) |
|
Job Nature |
Temporary / Contractual |
|
Salary |
Monthly Honorarium (Govt Norms) |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Start Date |
06-05-2026 |
|
Last Date |
Different For different |
|
Official Portal |
engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in |
Vacancies are distributed across different Anganwadi Centers.
Applicants must apply only for the center located in their residential
area.
Eligibility
Criteria
General Requirements
- Applicant
must be a Female Candidate
- Must
be a Permanent Resident of the respective Anganwadi
centre area
- Age: 18
to 35 years as on 01 January 2026
- Education: Minimum
12th Pass
- Language: Must
read, write and speak Odia
Special Category Consideration
Preference or additional marks may be given to:
- SC /
ST / OBC candidates
- Physically
Disabled (40% or more disability)
- Widow
candidates
- Orphan
candidates
- Divorced
/ Separated women
- Homeless
/ Abandoned women
Valid certificates from competent authorities are required.
Experience Preference
- Experience
as ECCE Worker
- Experience
in Balwadi / Pre-School Teaching
- Community
welfare or child development work
- Jajpur – 04
- Deogarh - 03
- Rourkela - 03
- Nayagarh - 02
- Kandhamal - 01
Age Limit
|
Category |
Age Limit |
|
General |
18 – 35 Years |
|
Reserved Categories |
As per Government Norms |
Age is calculated as on 01 January 2026.
Salary / Honorarium
Anganwadi Workers receive a monthly honorarium fixed
by the Odisha Government. Though not a full government salary scale, it
includes:
- Monthly
fixed payment
- Performance-based
continuation
- Community
recognition
- Local
employment security
- Possibility
of increment through government revisions
This job is ideal for women seeking stable local
employment with social respect.
Important
Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Online Application Start |
06 February 2026 |
|
Last Date to Apply |
Different |
|
Document Verification |
Different |
|
Verification Time |
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
|
Verification Venue |
Office of CDPO |
Selection
Process
Selection is Merit-Based, not through a written
exam.
Steps Involved
- Preparation
of Merit List
- Based
on 12th Standard Marks
- Extra
subjects are excluded
- Additional
Marks Awarded For
- SC/ST/OBC
category
- Higher
qualifications
- ECCE/Balwadi
experience
- Widow
/ Orphan / Divorced status
- Disability
status
- NET
/ M.Phil / Ph.D (if applicable)
- Document
Verification
- Mandatory
physical presence
- Originals
+ photocopies required
- Final
Selection
- Based
on verified merit ranking
Job Responsibilities of Anganwadi Worker
- Conduct Pre-School
Education Activities
- Monitor Child
Nutrition and Growth
- Assist
pregnant women and lactating mothers
- Maintain
attendance and health records
- Distribute
supplementary nutrition
- Organize
awareness programs
- Coordinate
with health officials
- Support
vaccination drives
- Community
outreach and surveys
Required
Documents
Applicants must upload and later present originals of:
- 10th
& 12th Mark Sheets and Certificates
- Residence
Certificate
- Caste
Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability
Certificate (if applicable)
- Widow
/ Divorce / Orphan Certificates (if applicable)
- ECCE
/ Experience Certificate
- Passport
Size Photograph
- Identity
Proof
Incomplete documentation can lead to rejection.
How to
Apply Online
- Visit engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in
- Click Public
Portal – Female Candidate Registration
- Create
Account / Login
- Fill
Application Form Carefully
- Upload
Required Documents
- Submit
Application
- Take
Printout for Reference
- Attend
Document Verification at CDPO Office
Only Online Applications are accepted.
Important
Links
Notification PDF
- Jajpur – Click Here
- Deogarh - Click Here
- Rourkela - Click Here
- Nayagarh - Click Here
- Kandhamal - Click Here
- Apply Link – Click Here
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