Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: 6,843 Worker & Helper Posts, Apply Online

The Women and Child Development Department (WCD), Government of Gujarat, has released the Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 notification for 6,843 Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper vacancies. Online applications are being accepted through the Gujarat e-HRMS portal. The recruitment is for eligible local women candidates meeting the prescribed residence and educational requirements.

Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the local residence conditions prescribed for the concerned Anganwadi centre, district, village or urban ward. The recruitment is specifically for eligible local women candidates.

Educational Qualification

• Anganwadi Worker: Class 12 pass, or the alternative qualification prescribed in the notification.
• Anganwadi Helper: Class 10 pass.

Age Limit

The general age range reported for Worker and Helper applicants is 18 to 33 years, subject to the detailed notification and applicable relaxations. Serving Anganwadi Helpers applying for Worker positions may have a separate upper-age provision under the rules.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a merit list prepared according to the prescribed recruitment rules and educational qualification criteria. There is no conventional written competitive examination reported for this recruitment. Candidates should follow the district/centre-specific instructions in the official advertisement.

Application Fee

No application fee is reported for this recruitment. Candidates should nevertheless check the e-HRMS portal before final submission for the applicable instructions.

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Visit the Gujarat e-HRMS portal.
2. Open the Women and Child Development Department recruitment section.
3. Select the relevant Anganwadi Worker or Helper advertisement.
4. Select the applicable district, taluka and Anganwadi centre/area.
5. Enter personal, educational and residence details carefully.
6. Upload the required certificates and documents.
7. Review the application and submit it before 14 October 2026.
8. Save or print the submitted application for future reference.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the required age proof, educational certificates/marksheets, prescribed local residence certificate, identity proof, caste/reservation certificate where applicable and other documents specified in the district notification ready for upload or verification.

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FAQs

How many vacancies are available?

A total of 6,843 vacancies are available: 3,043 Anganwadi Worker and 3,800 Anganwadi Helper posts.

What is the last date to apply?

The online application deadline is 14 October 2026.

Who can apply?

Eligible local women candidates who meet the prescribed educational, age and residence conditions can apply.

What is the qualification for Anganwadi Worker?

The prescribed qualification is Class 12, with an alternative qualification route specified in the notification.

What is the qualification for Anganwadi Helper?

Applicants should have passed Class 10, subject to the detailed recruitment conditions.

Is there a written examination?

Selection is reported to be merit-based rather than through a conventional written competitive examination.

What is the honorarium?

The reported monthly honorarium is ₹10,000 for Anganwadi Workers and ₹5,500 for Anganwadi Helpers.

Important Note

This recruitment is for Anganwadi Worker and Helper positions under the WCD Gujarat framework and should not be treated as a regular permanent government cadre recruitment. Candidates must read the official district/centre-specific notification and e-HRMS instructions before applying.