Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026: 6,843 Posts (Applications Closed)
Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat
Published
- Posts
- 6,843
- Last date
- 14 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- 10th Pass, 12th Pass, Diploma
- Location
- Respective Anganwadi centres across Gujarat
Applications for this recruitment have closed on 14 Oct 2026. The page is kept for reference, for admit card, answer key and result updates.
The Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat, is hiring 6,843 honorary Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts across Gujarat. Eligible local women can apply for Anganwadi centres in their own area. Women with Class 12, or Class 10 plus a two-year diploma, can apply for Worker posts; Class 10 pass is enough for Helper posts. Applications close on 14 October 2026 up to 12:00 midnight, as stated in the notice FAQ.
Who Should Apply for Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper 2026
This suits Indian women with Class 10 who live in the centre's village or urban ward, and women with Class 12 or a two-year AICTE-recognised diploma for Worker posts; women living outside the local area should not assume they qualify.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Check your residence before you apply, because living in Gujarat is not enough; you must meet the local residence rule for the specific centre you choose.
- Get a residence certificate from the concerned Mamlatdar early, and make sure it meets the issue-date requirement in the district advertisement.
- Keep Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets for every exam attempt, since the notice asks for marksheets of all attempts.
- If your marks are given as grades, obtain the official grade-to-marks conversion certificate before you upload your documents.
Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
गुजरात के महिला एवं बाल विकास विभाग द्वारा राज्य भर के आंगनवाड़ी केंद्रों में आंगनवाड़ी वर्कर और हेल्पर के कुल 6843 पदों पर भर्ती निकाली गई है। आंगनवाड़ी वर्कर के लिए कक्षा 12 उत्तीर्ण या कक्षा 10 उत्तीर्ण के साथ AICTE मान्यता प्राप्त कम से कम दो वर्ष का डिप्लोमा होना आवश्यक है, जबकि हेल्पर के लिए कक्षा 10 उत्तीर्ण होना पर्याप्त है। आवेदक की आयु 18 से 33 वर्ष के बीच होनी चाहिए। आवेदन e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in पर ऑनलाइन किए जा सकते हैं और अंतिम तिथि 14 अक्टूबर 2026 है।
Download the Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Application starts | 21 Sept 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 14 October 2026 (up to 12:00 midnight, per FAQ) |
| Published on this site | 11 Oct 2026 |
Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 6,843
| District / Urban Unit | Worker | Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Mahisagar | 45 | 37 |
| Dangs | 16 | 14 |
| Surat Urban | 60 | 117 |
| Patan | 82 | 143 |
| Bhavnagar | 112 | 123 |
| Vadodara | 74 | 90 |
| Vadodara Urban | 38 | 42 |
| Jamnagar Urban | 37 | 41 |
| Karamsad Anand Urban | 14 | 16 |
| Dahod | 100 | 104 |
| Anand | 128 | 104 |
| Narmada | 36 | 46 |
| Junagadh Urban | 21 | 29 |
| Navsari Urban | 9 | 12 |
| Panchmahals | 52 | 82 |
| Bharuch | 47 | 65 |
| Gandhinagar | 57 | 72 |
| Gandhidham Urban (Kutch) | 9 | 23 |
| Botad | 30 | 33 |
| Aravalli | 60 | 55 |
| Kutch | 200 | 255 |
| Junagadh | 85 | 82 |
| Ahmedabad | 92 | 114 |
| Mehsana Urban | 8 | 9 |
| Porbandar | 29 | 40 |
| Gir Somnath | 56 | 83 |
| Surat | 80 | 101 |
| Bhavnagar Urban | 30 | 41 |
| Rajkot Urban | 38 | 44 |
| Navsari | 84 | 76 |
| Tapi | 46 | 51 |
| Valsad | 95 | 122 |
| Porbandar Urban | 15 | 14 |
| Chhota Udepur | 41 | 66 |
| Vav-Tharad | 45 | 82 |
| Jamnagar | 69 | 110 |
| Sabarkantha | 87 | 100 |
| Morbi Urban | 6 | 9 |
| Morbi | 70 | 92 |
| Surendranagar Urban | 20 | 25 |
| Nadiad Urban | 9 | 6 |
| Rajkot | 90 | 101 |
| Kheda | 101 | 98 |
| Vapi Urban | 16 | 11 |
| Banaskantha | 95 | 135 |
| Surendranagar | 85 | 93 |
| Amreli | 104 | 143 |
| Mahesana | 133 | 151 |
| Ahmedabad Urban | 145 | 223 |
| Devbhumi Dwarka | 42 | 75 |
| Total | 3043 | 3800 |
Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Anganwadi Worker: Class 12 pass, or Class 10 pass with an AICTE-recognised diploma course of at least two years
- Anganwadi Helper: Class 10 pass
Age Limit
18 to 33 years
Age Relaxation
- Serving Anganwadi Helper applying for Worker: maximum 43 years under applicable provisions
Other Conditions
- Indian women meeting prescribed local residence conditions for the chosen Anganwadi centre
- Residence certificate from the concerned Mamlatdar required
Posts located in: Gujarat. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
Anganwadi Worker posts pay an honorarium of ₹10,000 a month, and Anganwadi Helper posts pay ₹5,500 a month, as honorary positions rather than regular government pay-scale posts.
As printed in the notification: Anganwadi Worker: ₹10,000 per month; Anganwadi Helper: ₹5,500 per month (honorary positions)
Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper 2026 Selection Process
- Merit-based selection according to prescribed recruitment rules, considering educational qualification and marks
- Serving Anganwadi Helpers applying for Worker may receive preference under applicable provisions
How to Apply Offline for Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper 2026
This recruitment takes applications offline: send the filled form by post or by hand, as set out below. There is no online form.
- Visit e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in
- Open the relevant Women and Child Development Department advertisement
- Select the 2026 Anganwadi Worker or Helper advertisement for your district or urban area
- Select the post and Anganwadi centre, enter details, upload documents, and submit before 14 October 2026
Required Documents
- Date-of-birth proof
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate, where applicable
- Recognised diploma certificates and marksheets, where applicable
- Prescribed local residence certificate
- Caste or reservation certificate, where applicable
- Widow certificate, where applicable
- Grade-to-marks conversion certificate, if required
- Marksheets for all applicable examination attempts
- Prescribed self-declaration
- Identity proof
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What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (2 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Class 10 pass with a diploma apply for the Worker post?
Yes, if the diploma is an AICTE-recognised course of at least two years. Class 10 alone does not meet the Worker qualification.
Can a serving Anganwadi Helper apply for the Worker post at a higher age?
Yes. Serving Helpers applying for Worker posts may have a maximum age of 43 years under applicable provisions, and may receive preference in selection.
Is there a written exam for this recruitment?
The notification does not say. The selection is described as merit-based, considering educational qualification and marks.
Is there any application fee?
The notification does not say.
Abbreviations on This Page
- AICTE
- All India Council for Technical Education
- ICDS
- Integrated Child Development Services
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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