This October 2026 guide brings together everything you need to know about Anganwadi recruitment across India — Anganwadi Worker (AWW), Anganwadi Helper (AWH), Mini Anganwadi Worker, Anganwadi Supervisor (Mukhya Sevika) and other posts notified by state Women & Child Development (WCD) departments and district ICDS offices.
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Anganwadi centres are the backbone of the Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 programme guided by the Ministry of Women & Child Development. Each centre provides supplementary nutrition, pre-school education, growth monitoring, immunisation support and health referrals for children under six, pregnant women and nursing mothers. Vacancies arise continuously as centres are upgraded, new centres open and existing workers retire, so most districts publish notifications several times a year.
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Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts are honorary positions. The central government shares a fixed monthly honorarium (₹4,500 for a worker and ₹2,250 for a helper under the central norms), and each state adds its own top-up, so the final amount differs widely from state to state. Supervisor posts, in contrast, are regular state government jobs with a pay scale, allowances and service benefits.
Below you will find the honorarium and salary table, a quick summary, a state-wise map of honorarium ranges, a 7-day plan, the six-step application playbook, FAQs and official links. Because every state and district issues its own notification, always confirm dates, vacancies and rules on your state WCD or district website.
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Anganwadi Worker / Helper / Mini AWW / SupervisorAll States • District ICDS Offices • 10th / 12th Pass WomenA complete October 2026 guide to Anganwadi and WCD job notifications — honorarium by state, eligibility for local women, merit-based selection, documents and the official way to apply in your district.
State WCD departments and district Child Development Project Offices (CDPOs) regularly invite applications for Anganwadi Worker, Helper and Mini Anganwadi Worker posts at village and ward level, and periodically recruit Supervisors through state selection boards. Selection is usually based on 10th/12th marks with weightage for local residence, widowhood or other categories set by the state.
Bookmark this page and check your district website every week. Eligible candidates who keep documents ready can usually complete an online or offline application within 1–2 days of a notification being released.
| Role | Entry-Level Salary | Experienced Salary |
|---|---|---|
| #1 — Anganwadi Helper (AWH) — low top-up states | ₹ 3,200 – 4,800 | ₹ 4,800 – 6,000 |
| #2 — Anganwadi Helper (AWH) — high top-up states | ₹ 5,500 – 7,500 | ₹ 7,500 – 9,500 |
| #3 — Mini Anganwadi Worker | ₹ 4,500 – 7,000 | ₹ 7,000 – 9,800 |
| #4 — Anganwadi Worker (AWW) — low top-up states | ₹ 5,800 – 8,000 | ₹ 8,000 – 10,500 |
| #5 — Anganwadi Worker (AWW) — high top-up states | ₹ 9,500 – 13,000 | ₹ 13,000 – 16,500 |
| #6 — Poshan / ICDS Block Coordinator (contract) | ₹ 15,000 – 20,000 | ₹ 20,000 – 25,000 |
| #7 — District / Block Data Entry & MIS Assistant (contract) | ₹ 16,500 – 21,500 | ₹ 21,500 – 27,000 |
| #8 — Anganwadi Supervisor / Mukhya Sevika | ₹ 25,500 – 35,000 | ₹ 35,000 – 48,000 |
| #9 — One Stop Centre / Child Protection Staff (contract) | ₹ 18,000 – 26,000 | ₹ 26,000 – 34,000 |
| #10 — Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) | ₹ 44,000 – 56,000 | ₹ 56,000 – 80,000 |
Sources: Central honorarium norms of the Ministry of Women & Child Development and typical state top-ups and pay scales seen in recent state WCD notifications; amounts are approximate and change when states revise honorarium • updated October 2026.
| Recruiting Authority | State Women & Child Development department / district ICDS office (CDPO) — not the central ministry |
| Who Can Apply (AWW / AWH) | Women from the same village, ward or Anganwadi area, generally aged about 18–35 (relaxation as per state rules) |
| Education | Usually 12th pass for Anganwadi Worker in most states (10th in some); 8th–10th pass for Helper; graduate for Supervisor |
| Selection Method | Merit list based on marks with weightage for local residence and categories; interview or document check in some states |
| Application Fee | ₹ 0 in most districts — never pay any agent or “setting” money |
| How Notifications Appear | District website, state WCD portal, CDPO office notice board, Gram Panchayat and local newspapers |
| Top-3 Highest-Paying Posts | CDPO / Anganwadi Supervisor / One Stop Centre staff |
| Top-3 Most Common Vacancies | Anganwadi Helper / Anganwadi Worker / Mini Anganwadi Worker |
Every state sets its own top-up, so the same post pays very differently across India. The ranges below are approximate monthly amounts for a worker and a helper — check your state WCD notification for the exact figure.
| City / Region | Who Is Hiring | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | WCD Delhi through district ICDS projects | AWW about ₹11,000–₹13,000; AWH about ₹5,500–₹7,000 |
| Haryana | WCD Haryana, district programme officers | AWW about ₹12,000–₹14,500; among the higher top-ups |
| Kerala | WCD Kerala, ICDS projects and panchayats | AWW about ₹12,000–₹13,500; AWH about ₹8,000–₹9,500 |
| Tamil Nadu | Social Welfare & Women Empowerment Dept., district offices | Many centre staff on time-scale pay; check district notices |
| Telangana & Andhra Pradesh | WDCW departments, district project directors | AWW about ₹11,500–₹13,500; AWH about ₹7,000–₹8,000 |
| Karnataka | WCD Karnataka, CDPO offices | AWW about ₹10,000–₹12,000; online applications through the state portal |
| Maharashtra | Integrated Child Development Services Commissionerate | AWW about ₹10,000–₹13,000; Mini AWW and Helper posts common |
| Rajasthan | WCD Rajasthan, district ICDS offices | AWW about ₹7,500–₹10,500; Sahayika and Sathin posts also notified |
| Uttar Pradesh | ICDS Directorate UP, district programme officers | AWW about ₹6,000–₹8,000; large district-wise drives |
| Bihar & Jharkhand | ICDS Directorates, district programme offices | AWW about ₹6,000–₹9,500; Sevika/Sahayika merit lists |
| Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh | WCD departments, project offices | AWW about ₹10,000–₹13,000 in MP; online applications via state portal |
| Gujarat | WCD Gujarat (ICDS) | AWW about ₹10,000–₹11,500; online recruitment portal |
| West Bengal & Odisha | WCD & Social Welfare departments, district offices | AWW about ₹7,500–₹9,500; Mini AWW posts in remote areas |
| Punjab, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand | WCD departments, CDPO offices | AWW about ₹9,500–₹11,000; local residence weightage |
| Assam & North-East States | Social Welfare departments, ICDS projects | AWW about ₹7,000–₹10,000; centres in hill and tea-garden areas |
- Day 1 — Find your district’s official website and the state WCD portal; bookmark the “Recruitment” or “Notice” section. Visit your local CDPO office and ask how notifications are announced in your area.
- Day 2 — Arrange documents: Aadhaar, 10th/12th mark sheets, residence/domicile certificate for the village or ward, caste/EWS certificate if applicable, and passport photos.
- Day 3 — Get your residence proof certified for the exact Anganwadi area — most posts are reserved for women living in that centre’s locality.
- Day 4 — Read the latest notification carefully: post, centre name, age limit, education, reservation and last date.
- Day 5 — Fill the application (online or offline as stated), attach self-attested copies and keep the acknowledgement or registration number safe.
- Day 6 — Track the provisional merit list on the district website or notice board and raise objections within the allowed time if your marks are wrong.
- Day 7 — Attend document verification with originals; after the final list, collect your appointment order from the CDPO office and complete induction training.
Step 1: Check Eligibility for Your Area
Anganwadi posts are local — you must normally be a woman resident of the same village, ward or centre area, within the state’s age limit and with the required 10th or 12th pass.
Step 2: Watch Official Notifications
Notifications are released by the district collectorate, district programme officer or CDPO, and often listed on the state WCD portal. Ignore lists shared only on social media without an official link.
Step 3: Prepare Documents in Advance
Keep Aadhaar, mark sheets, residence certificate, caste/EWS certificate, widow/divorcee certificate (if claiming weightage) and photos ready in scanned and paper form.
Step 4: Apply Online or at the CDPO Office
Some states use online portals, others accept forms at the project office. Apply before the last date and keep your receipt.
Step 5: Merit List & Verification
Selection is mostly merit-based on marks plus state-defined weightage. Check the provisional list, verify your marks, and attend document verification when called.
Step 6: Appointment & Training
Selected candidates receive an appointment order and attend job training on nutrition, pre-school education, growth monitoring and the Poshan Tracker app.
Q: Who conducts Anganwadi recruitment?
Recruitment is done by each state’s Women & Child Development department through district and project (CDPO) offices. The central ministry sets the scheme and honorarium norms but does not recruit workers directly.
Q: What is the Anganwadi Worker salary in 2026?
It is an honorarium, not a regular salary. The central share is ₹4,500 for a worker and ₹2,250 for a helper, plus a state top-up, so totals range from roughly ₹6,000 to over ₹13,000 for workers depending on the state.
Q: Can a woman from another village apply?
Usually not. Most states require the candidate to live in the same village, ward or Anganwadi area. Check the residence rule in your district notification.
Q: Is there an exam for Anganwadi jobs?
Worker and Helper posts are mostly filled on merit of 10th/12th marks with weightage rules, sometimes with an interview. Supervisor posts are usually filled through a written exam by a state selection board.
Q: Is there any fee to apply?
Most districts charge no fee. Anyone asking for money to “fix” your selection is committing fraud — report it to the district collector and the cybercrime portal.
Q: Where can I see the latest Anganwadi notification for my district?
Check your district’s official website, the state WCD portal, the CDPO office notice board and the Gram Panchayat office. This guide lists general rules only — dates and vacancies are in your district notification.
These official portals are free. Anganwadi selection never requires payment to any agent, coaching centre or “office contact”.