Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 6,843 Anganwadi Worker and Helper Posts
Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Department | Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper |
| Total Vacancies | 6,843 |
| Qualification | Class 10 or Class 12, depending on the post |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years |
| Eligible Candidates | Female candidates who satisfy the local-residence condition |
| Selection Process | Merit-based selection |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across Gujarat |
| Last Date | 14 October 2026 |
Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online application start date | 21 September 2026 at 12:00 AM |
| Last date for online application | 14 October 2026 up to 12:00 midnight |
Gujarat Anganwadi Vacancy 2026
| S. No. | District | Anganwadi Workers | Anganwadi Helpers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean | 45 | 37 |
| 2 | Dang | 16 | 14 |
| 3 | Surat Urban | 60 | 117 |
| 4 | Patan | 82 | 143 |
| 5 | Bhavnagar | 112 | 123 |
| 6 | Vadodara | 74 | 90 |
| 7 | Vadodara Urban | 38 | 42 |
| 8 | Jamnagar Urban | 37 | 41 |
| 9 | Karamsad Anand Urban | 14 | 16 |
| 10 | Dahod | 100 | 104 |
| 11 | Anand | 128 | 104 |
| 12 | Narmada | 36 | 46 |
| 13 | Junagadh Urban | 21 | 29 |
| 14 | Navsari Urban | 09 | 12 |
| 15 | Panchmahal | 52 | 82 |
| 16 | Bharuch | 47 | 65 |
| 17 | Gandhinagar | 57 | 72 |
| 18 | Gandhidham Urban (Kutch) | 09 | 23 |
| 19 | Boat | 30 | 33 |
| 20 | Aravalli | 60 | 55 |
| 21 | Kutch | 200 | 255 |
| 22 | Junagadh | 85 | 82 |
| 23 | Ahmedabad | 92 | 114 |
| 24 | Mehsana Urban | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Porbandar | 29 | 40 |
| 26 | Gir Somnath | 56 | 83 |
| 27 | Surat | 80 | 101 |
| 28 | Bhavnagar Urban | 30 | 41 |
| 29 | Rajkot Urban | 38 | 44 |
| 30 | Navsari | 84 | 76 |
| 31 | Tapi | 46 | 51 |
| 32 | Valsad | 95 | 122 |
| 33 | Porbandar Urban | 15 | 14 |
| 34 | Chhota Udepur | 41 | 66 |
| 35 | Vav-tharad | 45 | 82 |
| 36 | Jamnagar | 69 | 110 |
| 37 | Sabarkantha | 87 | 100 |
| 38 | Morbi Urban | 06 | 09 |
| 39 | Morbi | 70 | 92 |
| 40 | Surendranagar Urban | 20 | 25 |
| 41 | Nadiad Urban | 9 | 6 |
| 42 | Rajkot | 90 | 101 |
| 43 | Kheda | 101 | 98 |
| 44 | Vapi Urban | 16 | 11 |
| 45 | Banaskantha | 95 | 135 |
| 46 | Surendranagar | 85 | 93 |
| 47 | Amreli | 104 | 143 |
| 48 | Mahesana | 133 | 151 |
| 49 | Ahmdabad Urban | 145 | 223 |
| 50 | Devbhumi Dwarka | 42 | 75 |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Minimum 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 |
Women possessing higher educational qualifications may also apply. Selection will be based on the prescribed merit criteria, including educational qualifications and marks.
Age Limit
| Applicant Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker and Helper applicants | 18 to 33 years |
| Serving Anganwadi Helper applying for Anganwadi Worker | Maximum 43 years |
The candidate must have completed 18 years and must not have crossed the applicable maximum age on the final date for submitting the application.
Local Residence Requirement
- The applicant must be an Indian woman citizen.
- She must have been a local resident for at least one year.
- For a rural Anganwadi centre, the candidate must be a resident of the revenue village in which the centre is situated.
- The candidate must submit the prescribed residence certificate issued by the concerned Mamlatdar.
- The residence certificate must not be older than six months from the advertisement date.
- The candidate must select the relevant Anganwadi centre while submitting the online application.
Gujarat Anganwadi Honorarium
| Post Name | Monthly Honorarium |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker | Rs.10,000 |
| Anganwadi Helper | Rs.5,500 |
These are honorary-service positions. The selected candidates will receive the honorarium prescribed for the respective post.
Selection Process
Selection will be made through a merit list prepared according to the applicable recruitment rules. The merit list will consider the candidate's educational qualification and marks.
A separate online merit list will be prepared for each Anganwadi centre. Existing Anganwadi Helpers applying for Worker posts may receive preference according to the applicable Women and Child Development Department rules.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep clear scanned copies of the applicable documents ready before submitting the online form:
- Proof of age
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate, where applicable
- Diploma certificate and marksheets, where applicable
- Prescribed local residence certificate issued by the Mamlatdar
- Caste or reservation certificate, where applicable
- Widow certificate issued by the competent authority, where applicable
- Marksheet conversion certificate for candidates whose results are given in grade or score format
- Original marksheets for every examination attempt, where applicable
- Self-declaration in the prescribed format
- Identity proof
How to Apply for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
- Visit the Gujarat e-HRMS website at e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in.
- Open the Women and Child Development Department advertisement section.
- Select the Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
- Read the district notification and common applicant instructions.
- Choose the relevant Anganwadi centre and post.
- Enter the required personal, educational and residence details.
- Upload clear scanned copies of all applicable certificates.
- Verify that the entered information matches the uploaded documents.
- Submit the online application before the deadline.
- Save the submitted application details for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Only eligible local women can apply for these honorary positions.
- The information entered in the application must match the uploaded documents.
- Unreadable, incomplete or incorrect documents may lead to rejection.
- Candidates with grade or score-based marksheets must upload the official marks or percentage conversion document.
- Candidates who passed an examination in more than one attempt must upload the original marksheet for each attempt.
- Applicants must satisfy all eligibility conditions on the last application date.
- The appointment process will be governed by the applicable Gujarat Women and Child Development Department rules and subsequent amendments.
Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive by the Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat for filling Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts across the state.
How many vacancies are available in Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
A total of 6,843 Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper vacancies are available under this recruitment.
Who can apply for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
Eligible female candidates who satisfy the local residence requirements can apply for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts.
What is the educational qualification for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
For Anganwadi Worker, candidates must have passed Class 12 or Class 10 with a recognised diploma course of at least two years. For Anganwadi Helper, candidates must have passed Class 10.
What is the age limit for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
The age limit for Anganwadi Worker and Helper applicants is 18 to 33 years. Serving Anganwadi Helpers applying for Worker posts can have a maximum age limit of 43 years as per applicable rules.
What is the application mode for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the Gujarat e-HRMS portal.
What is the last date to apply for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 14 October 2026 up to 12:00 midnight.
What is the selection process for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
Selection will be based on a merit list prepared according to the prescribed recruitment rules, considering educational qualifications and marks.
What is the honorarium for Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts?
Selected Anganwadi Workers will receive Rs. 10,000 per month, while Anganwadi Helpers will receive Rs. 5,500 per month as honorarium.
Where can candidates apply for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online through the Gujarat e-HRMS official website by selecting the Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026 advertisement.